The Blye Snuggler: calming vest with a built-in ear hood
Gentle, even pressure, like a hug, with a soft hood that folds over the ears. For storms, fireworks, visitors and time alone. Want the steps too? The Calm Kit adds the 21-day Calm Plan app and e-book.
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30-day Calm Promise: try it on your dog. Not right? Send it back within 30 days of delivery, worn is fine, for a full refund.
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We're in the middle of a severe thunderstorm and this is the calmest he has ever been…Murphy A., Snuggler review
…He still notices the thunder, but he comes down much faster now and does not spiral the same way.Daniel K.
…This is the first thing that has made a visible difference in how quickly our dog settles.Jacob M.
From 15 Snuggler reviews, 4.87 stars. Results vary between dogs.
Read all 15 reviewsWhat's in the Calm Kit
A hug they can wear, and a plan to go with it.
Many calming vests are just a vest. The Snuggler has the ear hood built in. The Calm Kit adds the 21-day Calm Plan app and our 68-page e-book, Calm Is Learned. 10 to 15 minutes a day of small, reward-based steps, and the why behind every step.
The Snuggler: vest and ear hood in one
Gentle, even pressure around the body, plus a soft hood that folds over the ears.
The 21-day Calm Plan app
A personalised app built around your dog and their triggers. 10 to 15 minutes a day on your phone, with a chart to track how they're going.
The scent and carry bag
Store the vest overnight with a t-shirt you've worn. Your scent goes on with the hug.
The Calm Is Learned e-book
A 68-page e-book on why your dog worries and how calm is built. Includes a storm and fireworks plan, a setback guide and printable trackers.
Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 15 Snuggler reviews
In their owners' words.
- 5★13
- 4★2
- 3★0
- 2★0
- 1★0
15 reviews of the Snuggler, collected by Judge.me.
Separation anxiety has improved a lot. He still notices when we leave, but he settles faster and is clearly less distressed than he used to be.
I am giving this four stars because it took a little while for our dog to get used to it. Once he did, it definitely helped. We also used the scent bag and that was a great addition for him.
Really easy to put on and adjust, which matters when you have a dog that is already worked up. Ours was comfortable in it much faster than I expected.
This did not work instantly for us, but after a few uses our dog got more comfortable with it and the calming effect became much more obvious. Adding one of my old T shirts nearby so he had my smell seemed to help too.
Results vary between dogs.
Included with the Calm Kit
Your dog's own 21-day Calm Plan app.
Answer five quick questions about your dog. The app builds their plan and walks you through it, one small step a day.
One step a day
10 to 15 minutes. Clear instructions, a timer, and a tip for when things don't go to plan.
Track how they're going
A quick check-in after each day adds a point to your dog's calm curve.
Help when you're stuck
Answers for the moments the plan doesn't cover, like barking at the door or a missed day.
Also in the Calm Kit
The app shows you what to do. The book shows you why.
Every day in the Calm Plan links to the chapter behind it, so you know why each step matters, and what to keep doing after Day 21.
Inside Calm Is Learned
- A 10-minute quick start for tonight
- 15 short chapters, from reading stress signals to time alone
- A storm and fireworks plan
- What to do on bad days and setbacks
- Printable tracker, recovery log and cheat sheet
- Read it on your phone or print it
How they work together
A few examples from the 21 days:
How the 21 days work
Small steps. Three weeks. At your dog's pace.
Feel safe
The Snuggler and a calm spot start to mean good things.
- Meet the Snuggler
- Build their calm spot
- A settle cue they love
Sound at a whisper
Storm and firework sounds so quiet they're boring, paired with treats.
- Storm at a whisper
- A bang means treats
- Build a den
Ready for loud nights
A den, a loud-night plan anyone at home can follow, and a rehearsal.
- Bangs from another room
- Music on, curtains closed
- Storm night rehearsal
Shown for storms and fireworks. Visitors, car trips and time alone each get their own weeks 2 and 3.
The Blye Snuggler
Designed for calm. Made for comfort.
Gentle, even pressure
Wraps softly around the body, like a hug that stays with them.
Soft ear hood
Folds over the ears for storms, fireworks and busy streets.
Adjustable wrap
Velcro closures let you set the right snugness. Two fingers should fit underneath.
Soft and washable
Light, soft-touch fabric. Machine washable, with a reflective strip for evening walks.
Kit or vest?
Which one is right for you?
| Calm Kit | Snuggler only | |
|---|---|---|
| Calming pressure vest | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in ear hood | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scent and carry bag | ✓ | ✓ |
| 21-day Calm Plan app | ✓ | – |
| Calm Is Learned e-book, 68 pages | ✓ | – |
| Daily check-ins and calm curve | ✓ | – |
| Help for tricky moments | ✓ | – |
| Price | $99.00 | $59.00 |
Questions
Good to know
Using the Snuggler safely
- Start at home, with you there. Put it on for a few minutes on calm days, with treats. Do this at least three times and watch how your dog takes it before you go out and leave it on.
- Going out? Start short. Leave it on for a few minutes first, then build up. Only leave your dog in it if they rest in it happily and don't chew, scratch or try to wriggle out of it.
- Chewers stay home. If your dog has ever chewed the vest or other fabric, take it off before you leave.
- Watch the heat. Storm season is hot and humid. Only on hot days if the room is cooled. Never in hot sun or a hot car. Take it off after exercise or if your dog's chest feels hot under the vest. Panting can be fear or heat, so if you can't tell, take it off. Flat-faced breeds overheat faster. Leave water out.
- Check the fit. Snug, not tight. You should be able to slide two fingers under the straps. It should not rub the armpits or press on the genitals. After each wear, check the skin under the straps for rubbing or redness.
- Keep the face clear. Check the hood sits over the ears, not over the eyes. Never over the nose or mouth. The hood is built in and is meant to stay up over the ears during noise, including when you are out.
- Sleep. Once your dog is used to it, they can sleep in it overnight. On hot nights, only in a cooled room.
- Take it off if your dog freezes, scratches or chews at it, tries to back out of it, or seems more stressed.
- See a vet urgently if your dog pants heavily and won't settle, has very red or pale gums, vomits, staggers or collapses. Cool them with tepid (not ice-cold) water and go to the nearest vet.
- See your vet or a qualified behaviourist if fear is severe, getting worse or started suddenly, if your dog panics when left alone, hurts themselves or tries to escape, or if it comes with limping, stiffness or other changes. Pain can make dogs more sensitive to noise.
How does the Snuggler work?
It wraps your dog in gentle, even pressure, like a hug. The soft turtle-neck folds up over the ears for a cosy, covered feel when it's noisy. Store it in the bag with a t-shirt you've worn, and your scent comes along too.
How do I choose the right size?
Measure around the widest part of the chest first, then check the neck and back length. If your dog is between sizes, go up a size and adjust the wrap. Unsure? Email hello@blye.co with your dog's measurements and breed and we'll recommend a size.
What is the 30-day Calm Promise?
Try the Snuggler on your dog. If it isn't right, send it back within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Worn is fine, as long as it isn't damaged. Calm Kit orders in Australia get a free return label from us. For Snuggler-only orders, return postage is paid by you. Wrong size? Email us, post the original back (free return label on Calm Kit orders in Australia) and we'll send the right size at no charge. If a Calm Kit is refunded, access to the app and e-book ends. Email hello@blye.co with your order number to start.
When do I get the app and e-book?
Your plan unlocks as soon as you pay: you'll get an email with your personal Calm Plan link. It opens in your phone's browser, so there's nothing to download, and your Calm Is Learned e-book is inside the app. Your Snuggler arrives in 5 to 7 business days, so you can start the e-book and the first days of the plan while you wait. Until the Snuggler arrives, the app uses a blanket or a t-shirt you've worn.
How much time does the plan take?
10 to 15 minutes a day. Some days are a short practice session, and the rest days take five minutes to look back at how your dog is going.
I have two dogs. How does that work?
Tick Got two dogs? when you order and the second Snuggler is 15% off. In the app, tap Settings, then Add another dog. Each dog gets their own plan, built around what worries them, all under the same code.
When should my dog wear it?
For storms, fireworks or time alone, put it on 20 to 30 minutes before. Get your dog used to it with you home first, and see 'Using the Snuggler safely' before leaving them in it.
Will my dog get too warm?
The fabric is light. For warm days and hot nights, see Using the Snuggler safely above.
What if my dog is still anxious after 21 days?
Every dog moves at their own pace. You can repeat any week of the plan as many times as you need. If your dog's fear is severe, talk to your vet. If it came on suddenly or is getting worse, see your vet or a qualified behaviourist.
How do I open the Calm Is Learned e-book?
Open the Calm Plan link in your order email, tap Plan, then Open the book. Each day in the app also links to the chapter behind it. It's a 68-page e-book (PDF) you can read on your phone, tablet or computer, and the trackers are easy to print.
Get your dog used to it with you home first. Take it off if they chew it or seem uncomfortable. If their fear is severe, talk to your vet.
Designed to help them feel safe, whatever the trigger.
Gentle, even pressure and a soft ear hood. Want the steps? Choose the Calm Kit.
Find your size
Measure the chest, get the size
Around the widest part of the ribs, just behind the front legs.
- Chest: wrap a soft tape around the widest part of the ribs. Snug, not tight.
- Back length (a double check): base of the neck to the start of the tail.
- No tape? Use a piece of string, then lay it on a ruler.
Size chart
| Size | Chest | Back |
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Between sizes? Go up one and adjust the wrap. Wrong size? We'll send the new size free.
