I work from home and my dog used to bark and pace nonstop during calls. I tried this on a whim and now he actually settles down and focuses. I get 30–40 minutes of peace every time. Total game changer.

I have two dogs and a packed schedule. The Calm Starter Kit has become part of our daily routine. I give them the CalmPlay to chase and burn off that initial burst of energy — they go nuts for it. Then once they're a little winded, I pull out the CalmCore bowl with some peanut butter and they relax almost immediately. The whole thing takes maybe 20 minutes and then they're settled for hours. I don't feel guilty leaving them occupied while I work anymore. If you're a busy dog parent, this is it.

I have two dogs and a packed schedule. The Calm Starter Kit has become part of our daily routine. I give them the CalmPlay to chase and burn off that initial burst of energy — they go nuts for it. Then once they're a little winded, I pull out the CalmCore bowl with some peanut butter and they relax almost immediately. The whole thing takes maybe 20 minutes and then they're settled for hours. I don't feel guilty leaving them occupied while I work anymore. If you're a busy dog parent, this is it.

My toy schnauzer was hooked from the moment we opened the kit. He chased the CalmPlay all over the house — so much fun to watch. Then we introduced the CalmCore bowl with some peanut butter and he was in heaven. The combination of active play and then calming lick time is genius. He goes from hyper to relaxed in about 20 minutes. I even ordered another kit for my neighbor's dog. My husband says he's gonna order a backup too. That's how much we love it. Good quality, both pieces are well made, and worth every penny.

This is the BEST combo. I have a 4 month old Boston Terrier and she LOVES the CalmPlay — she'll easily spend 45 minutes chasing it around and barking at it. When it stops, she tugs the rope to make it go again. Once she's worn out from that, I load up the CalmCore bowl with some frozen yogurt and she licks away until she's basically in a food coma. Before this kit, she was bouncing off the walls all day. Now she actually settles down after her "calm session." This is a must buy for busy, playful pups.

This thing is nuts. My golden retriever has so many toys but for some crazy reason the Calm Starter Kit is her absolute favorite. She has an almost maternal connection to the CalmPlay ball — she whines for it when it's charging and would stay with it all day if we let her. She's an aggressive chewer and the toy has held up great. Then when she's done chasing, we fill up the CalmCore bowl and she winds down completely. The licking keeps her focused and calm for another 30-40 minutes. The one-two punch of active play plus the lick bowl is exactly what she needed. We used to struggle with her energy indoors and this kit actually solved it.

The CalmCore bowl alone is a game changer — I've used molds for frozen treats before, but this keeps my dog busy for well over an hour. It's a healthy snack rather than giving unhealthy treats that make him gain weight. But what really made the kit worth it is pairing it with the CalmPlay ball. He chases the ball to burn off energy first, then the lick bowl brings him all the way down. It's like a workout followed by a spa session. I highly recommend this for anyone needing to slow their dog down and actually tire them out mentally. The combo is so much better than either product alone.

We have a mini dachshund who has a LOT of energy. He is completely obsessed with playing so we were looking for something that he can entertain himself with when we're not able to play (or have the energy). The CalmPlay was perfect — it's rechargeable, has a fast and slow speed, and he got over his initial fear of it within a day. Now he plays with it on his own for long stretches. Then we set up the CalmCore bowl and he transitions from active mode to calm mode. It has a fast and slow speed for the ball, and the bowl keeps him licking for a long time. The bonus is it comes with replacement pieces for the ball. That's huge for us because our dog goes hard. Best investment we've made in dog toys.