A snug hood that covers your dog's ears and takes the edge off loud noise. Made for the nights that wreck a nervous dog's evening: fireworks, thunderstorms, a party next door, or the hairdryer at the groomer's.
How it helps
The hood wraps the head and sits over both ears, with a padded section on each side. It muffles sound rather than blocking it, so your dog can still hear you, but the bangs and booms arrive softer. The gentle, even pressure of a close-fitting wrap also settles a lot of dogs on its own, the same idea as being held.
For a dog with a severe noise phobia, use it alongside a quiet room, drawn curtains and advice from your vet rather than instead of them.
How it goes on
Slide it over the head so the ear sections sit over the ears, then fasten the strap under the chin until it is snug enough to stay put but loose enough to fit two fingers underneath. Put it on for a few minutes on a calm day first, with a treat, so it is familiar long before the first firework goes off.
In the water, too
The shell is waterproof, so the same hood helps keep water out of the ears when your dog swims, which matters for dogs prone to ear trouble after a dip. Always stay with your dog while they swim in it.
Sizing
Wrap a string around the head, from the top of the head to under the chin and across the ears, then measure it against a ruler. Choose the size whose range your dog falls into; the weight is a rough guide only.
| Size |
Head circumference |
Typical weight |
| S |
25 to 38 cm |
7.5 to 17.5 kg |
| M |
35 to 48 cm |
17.5 to 30 kg |
| L |
45 to 60 cm |
30 to 42.5 kg |
| XL |
57 cm and over |
42.5 kg and over |
Delivery
Delivery is free on every order. UK orders arrive in 4 to 7 working days and US orders in 7 to 10 working days, with Canada, Australia and New Zealand usually in line with the US.
Ordering now will not reach you before the 5th of November. New Year's Eve is the other big night for fireworks, and thunderstorms, the groomer and the vacuum carry on all year, so there is plenty of use in it either way. The extra weeks also give your dog time to get used to wearing it, which matters more than most people expect.
Specifications
| Material |
Nylon |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Fastening |
Adjustable strap under the chin |
| Water resistance |
Waterproof |
| Sizes |
S, M, L and XL |
| Suitable for |
Head circumference from 25 cm, small breeds up to giant breeds |
| In the box |
One ear hood |