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!
Kimberly Mecca
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Nancy Shnzermom
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anyone try this? and what did you use as a wrap?
Victoria Michailoff
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Mark Weierbach
Ria Tsourounakis
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Tyler Brandon
Natasha Rodgers
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Kavita Sienknecht
Kylie Farrell
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Lisa Norman
Laura Campbell
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John McAulay
Gabrielle Christy
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We tried it last year, but it didn’t work. Maybe I wrapped her wrong. Glad it works for some pups. We bought some calming supplements to try out this year.
April Brusie
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Emily Zùñiga
Laura Serrano
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Estefania Martinez buenazo, le voy a hacer a la Fiona, ha pasados infartada estos días
Jennie Bata Swartz
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Thinking of you and your babies….it’s never fun when they are struggling.
Sarah Lund
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That’s cool
Monica Rizk
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Nader Soliman for lady before car rides?
Molly Crocker
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Diane Crocker I wonder if this would help Bella at all with fireworks?
Amanda Port
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Did this last night with an Ace bandage. Was amazingly calm!
Diane Crocker
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Worth a try-we will be home with them as well
Connie Velino Vitale
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Lisa Vitale Mueller. Marissa Mueller. Cheap thunder shirt….
Check this out.
Jerry Therrien
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Chris Anderson Therrien
Tanya Grinsteiner
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Lisa Sundelius try this
Julie Hendrix Baker
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My dog was born the night Hurricane Katrina came thru our area. That’s the only reason we can think of that he’s even scared of nothing but rain! Add thunder/lightening & sometimes I think he will have a heart attack. He gets inconsolable at times. Fire works or other loud noises similar (gun shots) also terrify him. Medications don’t help much. In fact, nothing helps him so I’ll try this to see if it does anything. He’s the only doxie I’ve ever had that was terrified of storms of any kind.
Sany Sam
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I want to try this. Bruce gets so anxious in car rides and around this time of year because of the fireworks going off
Jamie Varela
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A nice snug comfort harness works the same. We noticed it when we our a harness on our ginger cocker spaniel. She never got anxious
Eric Bozeman
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Kayla Myers for the fire works
Leann Griggs Fraley
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Devonna Gales
Nicole Ogulin
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Kris Darby
Niki Igoe
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David. Dianna. Pumpkin needs a scarf.
Scotty McWeenie
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Stefanie Martinez
Susan Maselli
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No! It doesn’t work for my dog!
Kayla Myers
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Thanks!!!
Jacob Fry
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Ah that’s right lols
Brian Ridge
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Jennifer Shaw you can make these with scarves.
Christie Giambalvo
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Rich Giambalvo lola needs this!
Susan Boutin
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I use an ace bandage
Rosie Powell
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Try this for Toby
Helena Sharpe
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For Monty Beverley Kelly x
Sara Kennedy
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Jacqueline Kennedy
James Gillis
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Christy
Gayle Hart Breece
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Emma Ziraldo
Lisa Hart Ziraldo
For Molly (in lieu of a Thunder Vest).
Sam Syfta Bain
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Sam Bowers
Cristy Howell Hammons
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Lane Thompson and Layna Grue Pepper needs this!
Tara Wissig Quintal
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This works for my schnauzer. I just use a scarf. I used it a lot more when she was a puppy. We only need it now for fireworks.
Colleen Fromm Gohn
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Raymond Fromm
Marie Ridge
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Claire Hatton whaddya reckon? Heard something like this before x
Claire Hatton
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It’s a version of what TTouch do and some of the calming harnesses.
Anita Woods
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Sharon Hawkins
Clairose McDonald
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In tellington touch we use these wrap techniques to help pets
Victoria Stewart
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Gina Kauppi
Dawn Doverspike
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I’m gonna try it!
Kate Wood
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Antonietta Hammond for thunder/fireworks!
Cheryl McDoulett
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Kat McDoulett