FAQ

Each serving (2 chews) contains: Valerian Root 200 mg, Chamomile Extract 100 mg, Flax Seed Oil 100 mg, Passion Flower 50 mg, L-Tryptophan 30 mg, Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 30 mg, Melatonin 2 mg. Total active payload: 512 mg. Inactive ingredients include glycerin, tapioca starch, pea flour, natural flavor, and cultured dextrose as a natural preservative. No artificial colors, flavors, or synthetic preservatives. No proprietary blends - every ingredient and its dosage are printed on the label.

Yes - at a precise 2 mg dose designed for circadian rhythm support, not sedation. This is significantly lower than the heavy doses found in products marketed as sleep aids. At this level, it supports settling behavior while your dog remains alert, responsive, and fully themselves during the day.

No. PawShift uses botanical ingredients and amino acids only. No CBD, no hemp derivatives, no regulatory ambiguity.

No. The formula contains zero artificial colors, flavors, or synthetic preservatives. Cultured dextrose serves as the natural preservative. Every active ingredient is listed with its exact milligram dosage - there are no "proprietary calming blends" obscuring what's inside.

Days 1–3: your dog acclimates to the routine. Days 4–7: you may notice slightly less reactivity to common triggers. Day 14+: most owners observe faster settling times after events like deliveries or hallway noise. Full baseline support develops over 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use. This is a daily-use formula that builds over time, not a fast-acting emergency chew.

Workday triggers - unmuting a mic, an elevator chime, an unexpected package - are unpredictable and high-frequency. You can't time a "fast-acting" chew for a delivery you didn't know was coming. A daily morning routine builds continuous baseline support so your dog is already in a calmer state when any trigger hits, rather than relying on a reactive dose that may or may not have kicked in.

No. It's designed to work alongside training, not replace it. When a dog is in a high-arousal state - cortisol spiking from a doorbell or hallway noise - they physically can't process commands. Daily calm support helps lower that arousal threshold so your dog can actually hear and respond to training during stressful moments. Think of it as a bridge that makes your training more effective.

Dogs learn patterns. Many interpret the specific pitch, volume, and cadence of an authoritative "meeting voice" as a demand for attention or a signal that something has changed. It's an acoustic trigger unique to the remote work environment. Daily calm support helps reduce the intensity of that reaction so you can speak on calls without triggering a chain reaction. We built this formula specifically around the triggers that run your workday - not fireworks twice a year.

E-commerce deliveries are daily triggers now, not rare events. When a dog barks and the courier leaves, the dog learns that barking "works" - creating a self-reinforcing loop. A fast-acting 30-minute chew is useless for a delivery you didn't schedule. A daily morning routine provides baseline support so your dog settles significantly faster once the driver leaves the porch, gradually weakening the loop over time.

For owners in apartments, condos, or townhomes, persistent barking isn't just annoying - it can lead to formal noise complaints, lease violations, or worse. By lowering your dog's arousal threshold daily, the routine helps them ignore ambient hallway sounds, elevator chimes, and floorboard creaks that would normally set them off. It won't make your dog silent, but it supports calmer responses to the everyday sounds of shared-wall living.

Up to 10 lbs — 1 chew daily. 11–39 lbs — 2 chews. 40–79 lbs — 3 chews. Over 80 lbs — 4 chews. Give at the start of your day, with or without food. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, start with half the recommended dose for the first 3 days.

Yes. In homes where one dog's barking triggers a chain reaction, the goal is to reduce the intensity of that first spark. Start by supporting the primary reactor - the dog who sets the others off. By lowering their arousal threshold, the entire household stays significantly calmer during deliveries, hallway noise, or meeting blocks.

If your dog takes medication for anxiety - such as SSRIs, Trazodone, or Gabapentin - consult your veterinarian before adding any supplement. PawShift uses botanical and amino acid ingredients, not pharmaceuticals, but your vet should confirm there are no interactions.

PawShift is formulated for adolescent and adult dogs. Safe use in pregnant animals, animals intended for breeding, or puppies under 6 months has not been established. For senior dogs or dogs with pre-existing health conditions, check with your veterinarian first.

No. Every PawShift order is a one-time purchase. No auto-ship, no recurring charges, no account to manage. If it works for your dog, reorder when you're ready. Multi-jar bundles include built-in savings.

If PawShift doesn't work for your dog, contact our support team within 60 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked, no hoops to jump through. The 60-day window gives you enough time to complete the full protocol and evaluate the results fairly.

Standard shipping arrives within 5–7 business days. The 2-jar and 3-jar bundles qualify for free shipping (expedited on the 3-jar). Single-jar orders have a $6.95 standard shipping fee.