While many are celebrating Guy Fawkes or Diwali, there's someone who doesn't enjoy the fireworks - the family pet. As the nights draw in, dog owners find themselves trying to soothe anxious pups frightened by the loud fireworks outside.
However, a simple piece of technology could provide a solution, with shoppers noting its effectiveness in keeping their dogs calm during firework displays.
The Easysleep Sound White Noise Machine can produce sounds that act as background noise, helping to mask external noises. White noise has long been utilised by parents to lull babies to sleep, and many troubled sleepers also find that white noise helps them drift off more easily.
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Currently, the Easysleep White Noise Maker is available on Amazon for as little as £21.99, reduced from £24.99 in time for the festivities. You could also get a version of the device that includes a soothing light, which is currently priced at £22.99.
This device does much more than just generate white noise - it can also produce pink noise, blue noise and brown noise (all similar but with different frequency ranges), as well as fan sounds, water sounds, wave sounds and more, reports the Express.
With 32 volume levels to choose from, and a timer that can be set for up to 4 hours, users can programme the machine to run throughout the duration of the fireworks, and then switch off in the middle of the night.
The device also features light modes, with four different glows emanating from the base of the unit, which might be particularly useful in a nursery where a child might want a comforting light to keep the monsters at bay.
It comes in black, white, and timber finishes, with the choice to purchase without the light if you prefer. It's also portable, so can be transported when travelling - but it requires mains power so it needs plugging in.
If you're looking for alternatives, dog owners might also want to consider this plug-in Adaptil Calm diffuser, which costs £18.40 on Amazon. Or if you can make your budget stretch further, the Lumi Sleep Original White Noise Machine is available from Toy Street for £29.99.
This white noise machine is 'worth its weight in gold'
£22.99
AmazonHowever, the Easysleep White Noise device boasts over 14,000 reviews on Amazon, with a customer rating of 4.3 stars out of five.
Pet owners have been delighted to share their experiences, as one commented: "I bought this for the dogs to help calm them with fireworks etc. The timer is brilliant, and it fades the sounds out instead of stopping abruptly. It's small and light, so it can be taken with you on travels."
Another said: "I bought this product for my dog to help him with separation anxiety, and it works wonders. My dog is terrified by fireworks and thunder. Between CBD oil and the white noise box, our pup is more relaxed and calm in his crate. Great product, will definitely buy more as a gift in the future."
And it's not only fireworks that customers are discovering relief from either, as one mentioned: "Our dog has recently been waking in the night, alert to outside noises. The machine has worked a treat, and he is far more settled and sleeping well. Very happy with it."
However, it's not all rosy. One customer highlighted: "The unit itself does feel very cheap and the plastic buttons are SO loud, which is a nightmare for noise-sensitive babies."
And another buyer echoed this sentiment, stating: "Also found the buttons to be very loud when pressed, which can disturb the baby in the night when using."
