These blankets apply gentle, even pressure, mimicking the feeling of a hug or deep touch therapy. Many pet owners wonder if weighted blankets can provide similar benefits for their dogs.

Second- and third-grade students at the Academy worked together to create the blankets, which were made out of fleece, their ...

One 2019 study also reported psychiatric assistance dogs often provide deep pressure stimulation to help owners. One of the primary uses of a weighted blanket is to treat anxiety. According to a ...