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!
Messina Cheng
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Jaclyn Lai
Lorraine Greene
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Of course it wont do any harm xx
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SteviSylvi Lopez for Bella on the 4th
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Good idea – loving the Frenchie on the drawing, can’t imagine it working on Ozzy! X
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Ozzy is on codeine for an ear infection – he was so spaced out yesterday, was hysterical! X
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unfort doesnt work on my lab 🙁
Eert Iew Iew
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Shown in the pic. Else give me the material and I wrap for her
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Katy Nairn for Ralph and Quinn next time
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Try it!
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Iain Barr for fudge?
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Adam Mcgraw might help prince!
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good one
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Tom Kerr tell Mum about this. Probably works just the same as Mintie’s thunder jacket.
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Marcelo Gomes o que fala essa materia? Parece que é importante
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Micky Nicholls jazzy in a thunderstorm x
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Robin Crabtree try this with Abby
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Ooh yeah looks good! Xx
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Katrina Wilson Norton for Rue and her anxiety
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Gonna try that x
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Linda Robinson have you tried a scarf wrap with your scent..
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Not tried that but we have a thunder jacket that is the same idea
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Sally Pope I know someone who would not like this
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Jessica Orene I saw your post about your dog being afraid of fire works maybe this is a cheap alternative to help
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Brian Ritthaler try this on applehead
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The shame!
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Arianna Olson B R U T U S
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It definitely works. McKenzie is much calmer when she has her scarf on.
Joanne Hunt
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The Thundershirt works wonders!!!
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Janet Mosley Surette, could you try this for Sammy?
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Jen Belle ??