Dogs are wonderful companions. Is there anything better than having a canine best friend for life sitting by your side? They are such sweethearts, and they are so naturally predisposed to happiness!
However, just because they are normally happy-go-lucky that doesn’t mean they don’t ever get nervous. Dogs are just like us; they have their own phobias. For some dogs that means driving in a car, while for others it can be stuff like loud thunderstorms.
Save yourself a trip to the vet or dangerous medications with this new method of keeping your dog calm. You’ll be amazed at what happens when you try out this technique on your own pooch. If they could talk, they would say thank you!
This do-it-yourself therapeutic half-wrap is making its rounds on social media. It helps dogs chill out during a time of high stress or anxiety. To make it, all you need is a piece of fabric the length and width of a scarf.
Then, wrap it around your dog at their chest and their withers. If you are unfamiliar with the term “withers”, that just means at the base of the dog’s neck. It might seem like something intimidating to try, but the truth is that it’s a breeze!
The half-wrap makes them feel cozy and protected. This is the next best thing to having your arms around them. Imagine how secure your dog would feel being in your arms at all times. That’s exactly what the half-wrap does.
They aren’t just helpful. They can also be very stylish. Although using fabric scraps from home (ones that smell like you are a smart idea) or athletic bandages works just fine, you can also special order a half-wrap online.
Making a half-wrap shouldn’t take much time, but you could also just buy one for your best friend. Many people with nervous dogs (and cats, too) swear by the ThunderShirt when it comes to making sure their animals feel calm.
See how to wrap your dog on the next page!
Belinda Baker
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Chelsea Baker might work with misty?
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Shawn Robert im online shopping for doggo scarf …
Caroline Poole
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Victoria Harrison xx
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Bryony Devlin
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Maurice Vriend & Emma Brown
Lynda Wylie
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Katrina Burfield.. snickers in car?????
Lynda Wylie
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Worth a try
Carolyn Patullo
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Monique van der Vlugt
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Linda Bruins iets voor Sammy?
Katrina Burfield
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Give it a go next time
Caitlín Ní Teachanna
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Gosia D-a
Jen George
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Gemma Lenderyou have you heard of this?
Jenny Crozier
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Its the same idea as a thunder Jacket which calms them xx
Gemma Lenderyou
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I have, some people put a rightish baby vest on their dogs to do the same thing, may try this in Bertie when it gets cooler
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Gareth Jon Louisa Gutierrez
Wladimir Aldemir
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Ana Carolina, acredito que esse é o princípio em que se baseia a coleira que comprarmos pra Joy.
Jen George
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Was thinking of Bertie whilst reading it. I might try it for Ted when he gets anxious late at night
Gareth Jon
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Just like the Thunder shirt.
Chris Duncan
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Jillian Duncan
For Holly!
Cheryl Stayt
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Karen Williams……Look at the thundercoat on here
Danae Kelly
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Doesn’t seem like something we should be doing, but those things designed for this purpose? Pretty clever.
Rosie Probert
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Mark Hey-Shipton try this on Toto
Amie Mulkerrin
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Tried it and it does help xx
Chelsea Baker
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Hmmm that is interesting!! I have heard of these coats or shirts that are supposed to help. They are quite tight and supposed to help make them feel safe!
Ruth Hutton
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Jo Webb
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It’s like a thunder vest, vet told me to put a baby’s vest on teddy at fireworks. We put a jumper on him last year and it seemed to work!
Lucero R. Jackson
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Why is there not a step by step video?
Belinda Baker
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Chelsea Baker worth a shot!
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Ciara
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Sarah-jane Vine, I know bonfire night is a long way off but wondered if you had tried this x
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Megan Reinhardt
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Definitely trying this!
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Thankyou l will give a try
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