text:  How about things to distract them? That's one of my favorites, too. Give them something to do. The actual act of chewing or licking on something is calming for them. I don't know what does it. You probably do. I don't. From what I understand, it releases endorphins and just helps them relax. So a bone to chew on, a bully stick to chew on, which we actually put on sale just for helping dogs through this period. We've got licky mats. Have you ever seen these things?