A Calm Guide
GETTING STARTED
A Calm Start At Home
A few familiar comforts can help your dog settle into their surroundings.
Give them space. Let your dog choose when to explore, rest, or come closer.
Keep comforts familiar. Have their favourite bed, blanket, or toy nearby.
Take it slowly. Keep interactions gentle and give them time to settle at their own pace.
FINDING THE RIGHT SPOT
Set Up With Ease
Choose a room where your dog spends most of their time, with an uncovered wall outlet and space for air to circulate.
Keep it upright. Follow the setup instructions on your packaging.
Leave room around it. Avoid placing the diffuser behind furniture, beneath shelves, or near curtains.
Keep it out of reach. Position it away from children and pets, and follow all label precautions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG
Every Dog Has Their Own Rhythm
Getting to know your dog’s everyday behaviour makes it easier to notice when something feels different.
Notice the situation. Visitors, unfamiliar sounds, or time alone may bring out different reactions.
Look at the whole picture. Consider their posture, behaviour, and surroundings together.
Follow their pace. Give them room to step away when they need a break.
CREATING A CALMING ROUTINE
Make Comfort Part Of Every Day
Small, consistent habits can help make daily life feel more familiar.
Keep a steady rhythm. Aim for regular meals, walks, and rest times.
Create a quiet retreat. Offer a comfortable spot where your dog can rest undisturbed.
Make room for enjoyment. Include sniffing, gentle play, and activities your dog enjoys, with time to unwind afterward.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Give Your Dog Time To Settle
There is no single timeline for every dog. Any changes may be gradual, subtle, or difficult to notice at first.
Stay consistent. Use the diffuser as directed alongside a familiar daily routine.
Keep expectations realistic. Responses vary, and some dogs may show no noticeable change.
Think beyond the diffuser. Your dog may also need changes to their environment or individual support.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Notice The Little Changes
Look for patterns in everyday moments, rather than judging progress from a single good or difficult day.
Settling down. Is your dog finding it easier to rest in familiar situations?
Responding to changes. Are they returning to their usual behaviour more easily after a disturbance?
Keep a simple note. Record what happened, how they responded, and how long it took them to settle. Compare similar situations over time.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Not Seeing The Difference?
Start with a few simple checks.
Check the setup. Make sure the outlet has power, the diffuser is upright and unobstructed, and the refill is not empty.
Consider recent changes. A new routine, visitors, or unfamiliar surroundings may affect your dog’s behaviour.
Know when to ask for help. If distress persists, worsens, or appears suddenly, contact your veterinarian.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it take my dog to settle in?
For a newly adopted dog, use 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to start learning the routine, and up to 3 months to feel at home as a rough guide. Keep the first days quiet and the daily routine steady; the timeline varies by dog.
What should I do first when my dog seems unsettled?
Set up one quiet place with their bed and water. Keep meals and walks predictable, and give them a break from visitors and busy outings for a few days
How can I tell if my dog is getting more comfortable?
Look for small changes: they start resting, eating, or exploring more normally. Improvement can be gradual, so look at the pattern over several days.
What should I do if my dog gets overwhelmed?
Reduce what’s happening around them and let them move to their quiet spot. Don’t insist on greetings or coax them toward something they’re avoiding.
When should I contact my veterinarian?
Call if the distress starts suddenly, keeps getting worse, or comes with changes in eating, drinking, sleep, or physical health.