
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!
Torita R Boudreaux
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Didn’t work on my Chihuahua
Joanne Hamilton
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Lorraine Mcnish Hayley Alex McNish
Jennifer Evans
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Oooohhhhhhh!!! I might have to try this!!
Antonietta Hammond
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I bought a calming spray, I give Murphy’s bandana a couple of squirts and in 10-15 mins he’s calmed right down
Kimberley Coughlin
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Ruth Coughlin
Lisa Vitale Mueller
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I’ve seen this online, my thundershirt works like a charm on Freddy
Thatiane Fantini
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Neusa Maria Fantini fazer na Maia
Neusa Maria Fantini
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It is a good idea!
Connie Velino Vitale
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Maybe for Riley.
Jennifer Schemehorn
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Peggy Ann Pluta Hall
Tiffany Aguilar
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Tina Kunkel
Tina Howell DeLuca
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So our cocker barks incessantly at thunder and lightening. We got her a thunder shirt and it doesn’t help a bit. Does anyone else have that same experience?
Kate Wood
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Antonietta Hammond wow that’s great to know, any brand in specific?
Alyson Hall
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Vicki Hall Lawrence Dwayne Hall
Betsy Sullivan
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Alice Dossett
Antonietta Hammond
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Kate Wood
Kate Wood
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thanks!
Antonietta Hammond
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Kate Wood no problem, the spray and the treats works really well!
Rebecca Leah
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KD Magillicuddy Missy Röhrig
Kealani Mande
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Juvy Ferolino Datu
Lauren Gombrich
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Megan Simmons
Reanne Pearce
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Debra Pearce reckon this would stop the rat from freaking out
Debra Pearce
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Lol might try it
Beverley Kelly
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Looks like a good idea for Monty definitely! X
Kimberly Harris
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Skye Harris… Dixon might like this
EMily White
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What about for kitties? My poor kitty is terrified of T-storms too
Cameo Sobotka
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Rob Sobotka
Alicia Shoddy
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We bought a thunder jacket it’s amazing
Michelle Breedt
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Nerine Bezuidenhout
Dylan Alistair
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Kaylie Cranston & Raymond Grimley for your little dude on bonfire night?
Sharon Carter
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Alison Chambers Joan Carter x
Helen Glen
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I guess it’s very individual. My golden got very excited about having his thunder jacket on and it worked brilliantly for him when the fireworks were going off. I’m imagining this works in a similar way.
Georgina Chatterley
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Alexandra Campbell? Might help the car sickness?
Deanna Clark
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Jessica Amundson
Tonio Antonio
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Roselle Kaye Arandela de Guiño i think mickey needs this
Noelle Perri Lettiere
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Nicole Perri next for
Gingy. Brian Solonchak check this out too.
Karen Williams
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Jo Farrar??? Maybe something for Ollie? x
Emma Foreman
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Maurice Harfouch
Ruby Ha
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We just bought our Golden a Thundershirt and tried it out last night, worked pretty well!
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Steffany Rossano
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Brianna Sills
Angelika Bryant
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Vanessa Tiffany Schulze try this with dozer
Tara Bidwell
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Anders Herjander
Anders Herjander
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Might try it later on her
Ana Jimenez
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Luke Jimenez
Cheryl Davidson
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Ashley Spera
Rachael Dillon
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Peter N Robyn Jackson
Pat Flynn
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Good idea …my sons dog is terrified of everything …ne now wears a thunder jacket , and my god what a difference . He has loads more confidence and much braver . So , yea I I think think this scarf idea will work just as well . It’s all about making them feel secure
Hilary Wallace
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Doesn’t seem to help jetta
Joy Breukelen
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RaChel Baboa moet je eens met Rocky proberen
Megan Simmons
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Jetta would still be a mess on a horse tranquilizer