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Calm at Home: Crate & Settle Essentials

Calm at Home: Crate & Settle Essentials
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Calm at home starts with a crate your dog actually likes. This checklist covers the gear that helps a well-behaved dog settle: a sturdy wire crate, a chew-proof crate bed, a crate cover to cut down on visual distractions, a lick mat and long-lasting chews like bully sticks and yak cheese for quiet downtime, hemp calming chews, and a durable stuffable KONG chew toy. For crate time, stuff the KONG with peanut butter and kibble and freeze it for a long-lasting, tasty treat that keeps your dog busy and calm; use xylitol-free peanut butter only, because xylitol is toxic to dogs. Practice your place and settle commands daily and reward calm behavior in the crate. For ongoing anxiety, check with your vet or a trainer. Save this calm-at-home list and tap through for our picks.

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Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate with Removable Tray, Single Door, Divider Panel, 42 x 28 x 30 in, Black
OUR PICK Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Wire Dog Crate with Removable Tray, Single Door, Divider Pane

Amazon Basics · $77.38 · ★4.7 (18,463 reviews)

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Sytopia 30 Inch Indestructible Dog Bed for Aggressive Chewers, Chew Proof Canvas Crate Mat with Washable Removable Cover, Green
OUR PICK Sytopia 30 Inch Indestructible Dog Bed for Aggressive Chewers, Chew Proof Canvas Crate Mat

Sytopia · $49.99 · ★4.9 (46 reviews)

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Deblue Small Dog Crate Cover for Small Wire Crate (24 in, Black)
OUR PICK Deblue Small Dog Crate Cover for Small Wire Crate (24 in, Black)

Deblue · $20.99 · ★4.3 (487 reviews)

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KONG Extreme Dog Toy 2-Pack, Large - Tough Stuffable Chew Toys for Aggressive Chewers, Black
OUR PICK KONG Extreme Dog Toy 2-Pack, Large - Tough Stuffable Chew Toys for Aggressive Chewers, Bla

KONG · $26.99 · ★4.6 (2,154 reviews)

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Bully Bunches Premium Odor-Free Bully Sticks, 6" Jumbo, 12 Pack, for Medium & Large Dogs
OUR PICK Bully Bunches Premium Odor-Free Bully Sticks, 6" Jumbo, 12 Pack, for Medium & Large Dogs

Bully Bunches · $51.49 · ★4.2 (441 reviews)

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Hemp Calming Chews for Dogs, Advanced Dog Calming Chews, 240 Treats
OUR PICK Hemp Calming Chews for Dogs, Advanced Dog Calming Chews, 240 Treats

$23.99 · ★4.3 (5,338 reviews)

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EcoKind Yak Cheese Himalayan Dog Chews for Large Dogs, 5 Bones
OUR PICK EcoKind Yak Cheese Himalayan Dog Chews for Large Dogs, 5 Bones

EcoKind · $30.56 · ★4.3 (21,215 reviews)

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ChefAide 2 Pack Lick Mat for Dogs, Cats & Puppies with Suction Cups
OUR PICK ChefAide 2 Pack Lick Mat for Dogs, Cats & Puppies with Suction Cups

ChefAide · $5.99 · ★4.5 (2,780 reviews)

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