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Anti-anxiety vest by MVF on 15 August 2011 - 07:36 |
| I don't have an anxious dog, but I'm curious about a product I just heard about. Apparently, some people are claiming that anxious dogs are calmed greatly by wearing a close-fitting vest. There is a product called a Thunder vest, I think, and I don't know its design or fabric. Anybody have an experience with this idea or product? Could this work, and if so, how? |
MVF by Alamance on 15 August 2011 - 08:27 |
| I have heard that it works. I thought about buying one which are not that costly just to have on hand. The person/s live in the mideast with lots of thunder stoms. |
by starrchar on 15 August 2011 - 12:18 |
| I guess it works for some and not others. From the few people I know who have tried it, it didn't work. I think it's worth a try though. Who knows? |
starrchar by AmbiiGSD on 15 August 2011 - 12:54 |
| Try an old tshirt first - tie a knot in it so that it fits snuggly around the body. They are based on TTouch wraps, and can have a dramatic effect. |
AmbiiGSD by TingiesandTails on 15 August 2011 - 16:55 |
| We used the Thundershirt with some shelter dogs and it worked! I would recommend it. |
TingiesandTails by beetree on 16 August 2011 - 02:02 |
| Temple Grandin had the original hug idea with her humane cattle slaughterhouse designs. She found that a squeeze gave comfort. Sounds kind of simple that a hug makes us, and them, feel so much better. |
beetree by yellowrose of Texas on 16 August 2011 - 02:13 |
| Can I buy one for me I NEED ONE BADLY YR |
yellowrose of Texas by Kalibeck on 16 August 2011 - 02:53 |
| YR- (((((HUGS))))). jackie harris |
Kalibeck by Paul15 on 16 August 2011 - 18:53 |
| The squeeze box is used for autistic children also to help calm them down. Additionally, seat cushions and blankets that are made with sand inside to be heavy are used for austic spectrum children to help them relax and sleep. Temple Grandin saw how the squeeze box worked on cattle and went home and made one for herself. She still uses it daily. The ones used for austic spectrum children have vinyl rollers. Paul http://www.grandin.com/inc/squeeze.html |
by Ramage on 16 August 2011 - 23:39 |
| I was told that it only works if you put the vest on well before a storm is due to arrive and before the dog gets anxious. If you wait until the dog already realizes a storm is coming, it won't work. This is just what I was told, though. I've never used one or had need to. |
Ramage by edith on 17 August 2011 - 04:05 |
| They work on anxiety, car sickness, etc. In most cases, the results are just like in the videos on the website............www.thundershirt.com I bought 3 to test them. They do not work on high drive, but definitely on anxiety. The 3 dogs ( different breeds) that the shirts were tested on reacted just like in the video. I was so impressed that I now carry them in stock. The price was $36 but has gone up a bit. they are well made. I also convinced my vet to carry them. I believe you can ask for a supplier near you from the website. I am also waiting for the calming cap to come in so I can try that product out as well. |
by starrchar on 18 August 2011 - 19:29 |
| Interesting. Are there different brands or something? Up until now I've heard they were a waste of money, but after reading this thread I'm convinced they do work on some dogs. I told my sister to try a Tshirt on her Border Collie to see if it helps. |
by Bob McKown on 18 August 2011 - 20:12 |
Just curious, Those that have to use this type of product on there dogs aren,t breeding the dogs there being used on, are they? |
by starrchar on 19 August 2011 - 00:16 |
| No, my sister's dog is spayed. |
by TingiesandTails on 19 August 2011 - 04:03 |
| No, Bob, we used them on spayed and neutered shelter dogs... |
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