The Snuggle Puppy heartbeat stuffed dog toy provides the perfect start for any puppy in their new home. This cute and wonderfully soft dog toy functions as a surrogate mother and provides a wonderfully warm, comfortable and safe feeling for the puppy. Great source of comfort for your pet: Thanks to the heat source by means of heat packs and an artificial, palpable heartbeat in the cuddly toy, the puppy will feel safe and secure. This will reduce behavior caused by anxiety, such as howling or barking.Safe way to calm your pet: Whether it is about crate training, puppy crying through the night, or thunderstorms; rest assured the Snuggle Puppy will be there to provide comfort and reduce anxiety for your four-legged friend.Dual-mode pulsing heartbeat device: It can be set to beat for 8 hours or for 24-hour continuous use. It operates on two AAA batteries (included).Machine washable pet toy: The cute Snuggle Puppy is machine washable on a gentle cycle (make sure to remove the heartbeat device and heat pack prior to washing).