CalmiCollar: A Drug-Free Calming Collar for Anxious Dogs

CalmiCollar is a wearable calming aid for dogs, sold under the NuumiPet brand by The Pawesome LLC. It’s aimed at owners who want an option other than sedatives, chews or room diffusers for a dog that panics when left alone, shakes through storms or lunges on walks.

Each collar comes in a round tin. The seller calls its formula the NeuroEase Blend: Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) and what it describes as Maternal Appeasing Pheromone (MAP), held in a thermo-activated matrix that is said to release more as your dog’s temperature rises.

Key specifications (per the manufacturer):

• Type: wearable pheromone calming collar, dogs only
• Blend: DAP and MAP in a thermo-activated matrix
• Wear time: about 30 days per collar, day and night
• Fit: adjustable buckle, small to large breeds
• Material: soft silicone band, listed as hypoallergenic
• Drug status: drug-free and non-sedating, not a medication
• Guarantee: 30-day money-back guarantee

Based on what the collar is designed to do, it makes the most sense for:

1. Owners of dogs with separation stress who get upset when left alone, especially newly adopted rescues.

2. Dogs afraid of storms or fireworks, ideally with the collar on before the noisy season starts.

3. Dogs that bark or lunge on walks, as one part of a training plan.

4. Owners who want to try something drug-free before asking a vet about medication.

5. Dogs that refuse calming chews or won’t eat when they’re nervous.

6. Homes where a plug-in diffuser isn’t enough because the dog moves around or travels often.

Who should skip it: cat owners. If you’re shopping for a calming collar for dogs and cats, this one is sold for dogs only. Also skip it as a stand-alone answer for aggression, extreme panic or self-injury: see your vet or a qualified behaviorist first. Dogs with sensitive skin or a medical condition should get a vet’s opinion, since the band sits against the skin all day. And if you need a guaranteed result, the mixed research means this isn’t it.

How to Use CalmiCollar

1. Take the collar out of the tin. Put it on your dog as soon as you’re ready to start the 30-day wear period.

2. Buckle and adjust. Fasten it so you can slip two fingers underneath, as the seller directs. It should be snug without being tight.

3. Keep it against the skin. It can go under your dog’s normal collar or in its place. Skin contact is what the seller says activates the blend.

4. Leave it on and check the fit. The collar is meant for continuous wear. Look at the skin under it regularly, and take it off and call your vet if you see irritation or discomfort.

5. Replace after about 30 days. The blend fades over time, so the seller advises swapping in a new collar to avoid a gap.