Does Your Dog Fall Apart When You Leave for Work? It May Not Be Bad Behavior.

A 1-minute check for owners who come home to barking complaints, scratched doors or accidents.

Dog lying against the inside of the front door, waiting

Does your dog do any of these?

If you checked two or more, your dog may not be bored or acting out. They may be stressed about being alone, and the stress starts building before you've even left.

Your dog isn't giving you a hard time. They may be having a hard time.

What helps: a calming signal that stays when you can't

Mother dogs release a natural calming signal, called dog-appeasing pheromone, that tells puppies "you're safe here." Adult dogs appear to still respond to it. The CalmSleep plug-in diffuser keeps a version of that signal in the room all day while you're at work.

CalmSleep diffuser plugged in beside a sleeping dog
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"Around day 10, the camera started showing him lying down within about 20 minutes of us leaving instead of barking at the door. The neighbor hasn't said a word in over a month."

Jessic R., apartment, works 9–5

Honest expectations: it's not a sedative or an instant fix, and it won't work the same for every dog. Give it 3 to 4 weeks in the room your dog actually uses. It works best alongside training or a midday walk, not instead of them. If accidents are new or your dog seems unwell, check with your vet first.

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CalmSleep is designed to support calm behavior and isn't intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or behavioral condition. Results vary between dogs. If your dog shows signs of severe distress or illness, please consult your veterinarian.