Question 1

Would this work for a deaf puppy? Does it vibrate or would he feel the heartbeat?

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Yes yes it would work! 
Not only could your deaf puppy feel the warmth of the heat pad inside, the heartbeat would be so comforting. If possible, rubbing the puppy (toy) on the mama and siblings would be amazingly helpful.

Question 2

Has anyone tried this with an older dog?  I rescued a 2 year old dog who was a Death Row Dog at the NYC-ACC Shelter in Manhattan.  This is a kill shelter.  The dog was found abused and abandoned on the mean streets of Manhattan Center.  She does not sleep at night or at all for long periods.  I believe this is due to s…

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I have fostered and adopted puppy mill dogs, abused dogs et cetera. I highly suggest you talk to your veterinarian about putting the dog on xanax. They are they usually start at a higher dose and are able to take it down over the months as the dog gets better.. It's able to calm their brain and mind down enough that they are able to interact And learn to not be afraid. Please give it a try. I adopted a dog 3 months ago who is about 4 years old years old and he was put on xanax 3 weeks after I brought him home. The progress seems slow to other people but to me it's amazing as their body and mind are able to calm down.. When I 1st left him home alone with my other dog I had video cameras on and he triggered it 75 times and one hour running back-and-forth between the front and back door.. After 4 months on it I don't even have to turn the camera on anymore he just lays up in a bed in the window while I'm gone

Question 3

Did your dog develop a dependency on this toy? Is there a way to wean your dog off of it?

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Dogs can develop a routine, a system that they have gotten used to overtime. A great way to wean off the toy would be to remove the heart beat for a few weeks, and then remove the heat pack for a few weeks, and then add other favorite toys/stuffed animals with it for a few weeks and then remove the targeted toy entirely. You would slowly shape the routine so you don’t create any new behaviors that are unwanted: barking, whining, scratching, etc. Hopefully this helps!

Question 4

Has anyone used the snuggle puppy to help adult rescue dog with separation anxiety. Did the snuggle puppy help? dog is 2 1/2 yrs old.

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This silly thing is amazing!!!! I am actually purchasing a second one at this very moment.
My oldest (9yr), and youngest (2.5 yr) both love it. If I am not nearby, they will see where I am, and then curl up with the cuddle puppy and sleep.

If I could give these 1000 likes, I would. I was thrilled by the price originally, but they are worth every single penny!
Definitely recommend!!!

ASIN	B000NVDDXM
Additional Features	Stuffed
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Best Sellers Rank	#3,196 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #5 in Plush Toys for Dogs
Brand Name	Snuggle Puppy
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Color	Brown and white
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (62,408)
Dog Breed Size	All
Flavor	Flavorless
Global Trade Identification Number	00656402701047
Included Components	Anxiety Guaranteed Solution - Snuggle Puppy - Brown & White
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions L x W x H	30.5L x 16.5W x 12.7H centimeters
Item Shape	Round
Item Type Name	Anxiety Behavioral Aid
Item Weight	0.45 Pounds
Manufacturer	Snuggle Pet Products
Manufacturer Part Number	SP104
Material Type	Polyester
Model Name	Snuggle Puppy Brown and White
Model Number	SP104
Pattern	Solid
Pet Toy Type	Plush
Product Style	Puppy
Recommended Uses For Product	Anxiety Relief
Scent Name	Unscented
Size	Medium
Subject Character	Puppy
Target Species	Dog
Theme	Animals
UPC	656402701047
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	No Warranty Applicable
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

SmartPetLove Original Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Stuffed Toy for Dogs. Pet Anxiety Relief and Calming Aid, Comfort Toy for Behavioral Training in Brown and White

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