Thundershirt (for dogs)

[jeff m2]

My little pooch is a bit of a wimp, thunderstorms and fireworks turn an otherwise outgoing fun dog into a quivering lump of jelly.
Well maybe not quite that bad but he shakes and craves protection.

I of course do not console him as that would encourage his fear as correct behaviour, but my wife does! (I'll give him a reassuring stroke or pat on the head, I'm not completely without compassion)

Yesterday I bought him a Thundershirt after we had moderate thunderstorm in the morning.

http://www.thundershirt.com/

We had another thunderstorm in the afternoon, not a window shaker but enough to upset him.......he was not concerned at all. He took treats during the thunder and wandered about, no hiding or "save me" "hug me" antics.

It was $35.99 so not cheap, but it comes out of his allowance

Only one day of use...but so far I would say this thing somehow really works.

Picture of recipient (sans thundershirt)





ETA Sorry if this has been discussed before, the search is not working

Edited by jeff m2 on Wednesday 15th August 12:21

[M001]

Well, ours didn't work very well. It didn't help that we put it on him, drove out to the country and as soon as we took him out a bird scarer went off right next to us.

We have tried it a few times since but haven't noticed much of an improvement.

[parakitaMol.]

One of mine has anxiety issues and we bought a Thundershirt - there was a small improvement but not a big one. Very expensive! The biggest change came with behaviour training and gradual gentle exposure to the things he worried about.