ThunderShirt Classic Dog Anxiety Jacket, Kelly Green, X-Small

I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) with over 20 years of experience, and for years, I kept Thundershirts in stock for my clients (now I just help clients to buy and use them). In my experience, clients who are committed to learning with me how to build relationship and train their dogs have great success with manners training, AND their Thundershirts. Thunder, fireworks, strange people approaching, trepidation about the “other dog” in the house, car anxiety--it will help a lot if you do it right!Clients who generally didn’t do their homework, didn’t read or follow the instructions I would email them... well, when I followed up months later they would tell me that the Thundershirt didn’t “work”. Their dog would still tremble or bark frantically at triggers, so they had given up after a few “tries”. (Of course, the dog wouldn’t respond tmuch better after manners training either--well, only with me, not with them.) I am in a space now where I can just refuse clients with “I’m not a good fit for you” if they expect me to magically fix their dog in 3 sessions.FIRST:I can tell you these truly help most dogs IF you get your dog used to the shirt and pair it with pleasant things (food, massage, quiet time on the sofa) *before* a thunderstorm or fireworks or scary situation happens. Multiple times, not just once, until the dog no longer shrinks away when you approach with his shirt.And of course it has to be sized and put on correctly. I am convinced that most “failures” happen because dog owners fail to condition their dog to wearing the shirt comfortably BEFORE storms or fireworks or scary visitors happen. The conditioning process is crucial, lest the dog learns to associate the Thundershirt with scary things--especially if the dog is already nervous about having things put on, like leashes/harnesses/costumes. So before you complain and send it back, try teaching the dog to love the shirt when s/he is in a happy mood. Get the help of a positive trainer if you need to--do NOT force or show your own frustration!SECOND:If you have an OLD Thundershirt, be aware that the sizing has changed markedly at some point over the years! I had an old Size M in my bottom drawer for at least 10 years--it once fit my skinny old 12 lb terriers rather loosely--I can *barely* stretch it on to my current 20 lb terrier, who is now developing thunder anxiety at the age of 8. And I thought “How can that tiny old shirt be an M? My guy is also a small dog!” I’m glad I checked sizing before I ordered because the *Size S* fits him nicely with plenty of room to spare. He is slim but muscular, with a 13” neck measured at the base, and a 19” chest.So measure your dog carefully, and call the Thundershirt office if you have any questions! (Google it).

My dog badly needed anxiety relief during rain and thunderstorms. He seems to be getting worse each storm and I feel terrible for him. The only relief I can give him is holding him in my lap during the entire storm which simply isn’t something I can always do. So I tried this thunder shirt out of desperation with very little hope. Frankly, I thought this shirt was a gimmick but it actually does seem to help. Is it a magical shirt that completely relieved my dog of his terrible fear of thunder? Certainly not. But he does seem to be more calm and handles the thunder better. He’s able to actually fall asleep during storms and his shaking seems to be reduced. We also used it during the 4th of July fireworks, which he’s also afraid of, and again, he seemed to be okay.The product does seem to be made of a quality material with a solid design. Do I think it should cost nearly $50? Absolutely not, but like most brands that make products for us dog owners, they know we’re willing to do and pay just about any price. So I guess I can’t blame them…minus one star for that price tag though. It’s way too steep. $30-35 is much more reasonable.So, bottom line - if you’re in a similar situation and you are desperate, I think this shirt definitely can help. It won’t completely fix the problem but anything helps in my view. Any any relief to the pups is worth trying and worth the money.

My older dog has always had problems with thunder and gunshot noise. He will not eat any of the calming chews and has not responded to any other remedies we have tried. We got the Thundershirt because we are having thunderstorms every evening and he just pants and shakes and roams wildly around the house searching for a safe place. The first time we put it on him, after a while, about an hour, he started to calm down and then lay down at my husband's feet and stopped panting and shaking. A little while later, he was asleep! Now, when I put it on him, he immediately calms down and lays down and stops being agitated. This is wonderful! A prayer answered! The cost is very, very reasonable but be sure to read the size requirements and instructions before ordering. Some of my friends ordered sizes too large and it did not work. When they exchanged it for the correct fit, it workded like a charm!

I recently purchased the ThunderShirt Sport Dog Anxiety Jacket for my furry friend, and I must say, it has made a remarkable difference in his behavior during stressful situations.My dog has always been anxious during thunderstorms and fireworks, and it breaks my heart to see him so distressed. However, with the ThunderShirt, things have changed. The jacket's snug and gentle pressure provides a comforting sensation for him, helping to alleviate his anxiety.The Platinum color looks great on him, and the medium size fits perfectly. The material is durable and well-made, ensuring it will last for a long time. The design is also easy to put on and take off, which is convenient for quick use when needed.I've noticed a significant improvement in my dog's overall demeanor when he wears the ThunderShirt. He seems calmer and more at ease, even during stressful situations. It's like magic!I highly recommend the ThunderShirt Sport Dog Anxiety Jacket to any pet owner dealing with an anxious pup. It's an excellent investment in your pet's well-being and provides a practical solution to help them feel more secure and relaxed.

Indispensável para pets ansiosos, que tem pânico, medo de trovões e fogos, medo de veterinário etc. super indico

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Realmente acalmou e deixou minha american bully mais calma e menos ansiosa

purtroppo ci speravo tanto per il mio cane ansioso. Ma posso dire che la innervosisce ancora di più...

The product came really fast however doesn't seem to have helped my jack russell at all. She is very reactive and anxious and I was hoping this would help but unfortunately not.