Conditioned relaxation is an effective training method that helps dogs reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. It involves associating a signal, object, or scent with a relaxed state and triggering it intentionally when needed. Once conditioned relaxation has been reliably established, you can use it to counteract potential triggers.

Conditioned relaxation works for all mammals. It can be used in various situations and for different issues. For example, it can help dogs with separation anxiety, noise phobias, travel anxiety, or other stressful situations. It can also serve as a tool for general relaxation and calm in everyday life. In many everyday situations, conditioned relaxation is a great help in quickly getting the animal to “cool down” again.

The link between a scent and relaxation is established through the process of conditioning. The Relax Buddy is a scented stick filled with lavender and hemp oil. To condition your dog, place the Relax Buddy next to your relaxed dog and repeat this process regularly.

Ideally, you should practice conditioned relaxation with your dog two to three times a day for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Only use the Relax Buddy in stressful situations once your dog has reliably associated the scent with a feeling of relaxation.

The nacani Relax Buddy lasts about 7 to 14 days. After that, you can easily refresh it by applying 3 drops of the refill oil to the felt roll. To access the felt roll, pull the scent section out of the case and then unscrew the bottom part of the Relax Buddy.