The Dog Hygge Guide

Brrrr, the cold season has arrived and enchants us with its snowy landscapes. It's time to slow down and settle in for the contemplative season. To ensure that you and your furry friend get through the Christmas season and the subsequent wet and often grey period in good spirits, we have put together the ultimate dog hygge guide for you. This way, you can lean back, relax, and recharge your batteries – even with far fewer hours of sunshine than usual!

Good spirits despite the foul weather

As humans, we can now easily get through the dark season thanks to countless hygge guides and traditions that are supposed to provide some light and warmth. But how do paws stay healthy, happy, and in good spirits when walks might be shorter and temperatures make their little paws shiver?

1. Sweater on – cold off

During the contemplative Christmas season, we bipeds are often so drawn into the cozy atmosphere that we hardly notice the increasing darkness, thanks to candlelight and Advent calendars. The only indication is the dropping temperatures, which paw undoubtedly feels as well.

Especially old, anxious, sick dogs, or dogs without an undercoat, quickly start shivering in sub-zero temperatures. First and foremost, paw wants a cuddly warm sweater to kick off the hygge season. For example, the warm Jumppa Pomppa, which snuggles up to the dog's body and provides warmth in the cold season. This way, walks can be extended, and the outside world can be vigorously explored despite snow and cold.

2. Cuddle up, please! Soft and warm is what I want

A crackling fire in a fireplace, a movie on TV, and a hot cup of tea. There's nothing standing in the way of a cozy evening in the comforting warmth after a winter walk, right?

In our opinion, a little extra comfort is always welcome during the colder months.

For that extra cozy factor, humans can curl up in one of the cuddly blankets from Frau Frauchen or Cloud7, while paws can get comfortable in one of the fluffy soft and warm cloud shag beds. By the way, the Sleepy Deluxe Curl from Cloud 7 is particularly comfortable for sleeping.

Snuggle up and relax!

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3. Crate Rest

The Hygge tradition is all about pausing, finding peace, creating a good atmosphere, and bringing warmth and light into your life.

It's not just us two-legged creatures who need more rest and sleep; our four-legged companions can also show an increased desire for sleep and rest. After all, nature revolves around the cycle of life, which dictates that everything runs on low power in winter.

For your pawed friend to fully relax, just spray some Basket Spray from LILA LOVES IT or Soulmate No. 1 from PerAnimal onto their bed or into your hands and lovingly distribute it, and they'll be able to relax wonderfully.

The sprays help your dog to relax and cover up unpleasant odors with their soothing fragrances.

4. Entertainment – but with calming qualities

Just lying around doesn't really set the mood, does it? Once the holidays are over and everyone has had a few days to recover, the desire for activity
and entertainment returns.

If there's no time for a weekend in the snow with your pawed friend, why not start small and give your four-legged companion the opportunity to keep themselves busy and really get those brain synapses firing with a licking mat? The licking mat can be filled in different ways again and again (for example, with Dogtastic peanut butter varieties), and promotes relaxation for your pawed friend.

That's how head work is fun!

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5. Wah-tastic music = maximum relaxation

Walk? Check. Comfort? Check. Paws busy? Check. Well, then all that's missing is the right tunes to relax. Classical music (but also soft reggae tunes or podcasts) can help your furball relax. The soothing sounds will rock your paw into an extended afternoon nap or simply help them to calm down, enjoy the comforting warmth, and feel perfectly content even in the dark, cold season.

  • Do you want to learn more about music and its effects on dogs?
Click here to read our article about music for dogs!

What tips do you and your furry friend use to combat the darkness and the accompanying
fatigue, lethargy, and sluggish feelings? We want
to hear your tips and tricks!

Sources:

Image 'Dog lying on its back': Richard Pennystan / Unsplash
Image 'Puppy on fur': Roberto Nickson / Unsplash
Image 'Dog on sofa cushion': Bonnie Kittle / Unsplash