Drug-Free Solution for Dog Anxiety

[CarrieByTheSea 0]

The Thundershirt.

Has anyone tried one/heard anything about it?

It reminds me of Temple Grandin's squeeze machine.

When we first adopted our beloved mutt, I witnessed a full-on panic attack during a thunderstorm. It was brutal. He has since overcome his fear, but I remember that trip to the vet and the subsequent prescription for "doggie xanax" which we tried once and vowed never to give him again.

The "thundershirt" makes logical sense, but I no longer have reason to give it a try; just wanted to provide a can't-hurt-to-try alternative for those with a scaredy-mutt.

"Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin

[akarunway 1]

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The Thundershirt.

Has anyone tried one/heard anything about it?

It reminds me of Temple Grandin's squeeze machine.

When we first adopted our beloved mutt, I witnessed a full-on panic attack during a thunderstorm. It was brutal. He has since overcome his fear, but I remember that trip to the vet and the subsequent prescription for "doggie xanax" which we tried once and vowed never to give him again.

The "thundershirt" makes logical sense, but I no longer have reason to give it a try; just wanted to provide a can't-hurt-to-try alternative for those with a scaredy-mutt.

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/dog-whisperer

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

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[Shell666 0]

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The Thundershirt.

Has anyone tried one/heard anything about it?

It reminds me of Temple Grandin's squeeze machine.

When we first adopted our beloved mutt, I witnessed a full-on panic attack during a thunderstorm. It was brutal. He has since overcome his fear, but I remember that trip to the vet and the subsequent prescription for "doggie xanax" which we tried once and vowed never to give him again.

The "thundershirt" makes logical sense, but I no longer have reason to give it a try; just wanted to provide a can't-hurt-to-try alternative for those with a scaredy-mutt.

My first rescue, Bug, had SEVERE separation anxiety and would bolt if you moved too fast or if you stomped on the floor. I used this http://www.rescueremedy.com/pets/ on her. Mostly during the first 6 months I had her. She would get a little "squirrley" at sunset. Must have come from her being dumped on the side of the road at 5 months.

Did WONDERS for her. But she is deaf and has no issues with thunderstorms (just had a BIG one roll through here tonight ... still rumbling after an hour). The floor vibrating or if you walk too heavy stlll makes her jump.

In theory, looks like a good idea.

'Shell