luvmybabies 165 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I am such a sucker for new things for my dogs. Today I was in the Pet store and spied a thing called a Thunder Coat. Of course I had to ask all about it. It is for dogs that get scared during thunder storms, dogs that get separation anxiety, dogs that pull on the leash and dogs that are very excitable....you get the idea. Well I immediately went back to the car to grab my ALWAYS VERY EXCITABLE dog, Benji. I have been taking him to classes and the class is half over before he calms enough to pay attention. He is very smart and learns well when at home but is so excited in public it is hard. So we set him on the counter to put it on and he was so wired it took the sales girl and me both to get it on him. Almost immediately he calmed. I paid for it and went back to the car. Just put him in his seat and never heart another peep for the whole time we were away! No drugs or anything. It fits very snug and that is what is supposed to calm him. It has a 45 day warranty so I can't lose either way. Just thought I'd let you know about it if anyone is interested. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seastar 44 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Like swaddling a baby. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ParadiseTzu 11,275 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 WOW - I'll have to check out Petsmart and see if they have one that fits an 80 lb dog. My Lucy is petrified at the first clap of thunder and will destroy the chain link fence trying to get out. We go running out at that first clap but still sometimes arnt fast enough. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tzukeeper 12 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Had to run look for more info on this as I have 3 that are terrified of thunder and fireworks. I look forward to hearing how it works for your baby Here is a link if anyone is interested in learning more. Not sure if this is the same one you purchased as there seems to be a number of them on the market under different names. http://www.thundershirt.com/?gclid=CL2yxcu...CFYXu7QodSmdFDg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emmasmom 14 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I had heard of these before, but didn't know of anyone who tried it. Will be interesting to hear if it works....hopefully it will, it would sure be a wonderful thing for any dog who stresses out for any reason! Paula, you are right....like swaddling a baby! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luvmybabies 165 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Tracey, you found the exact one I bought. Sorry, it is called a thunder shit not coat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MisterMom 11 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Having been awake from 2 to 4 am with thunder & lightning & heavy rain, and a panicked shivering, getting on my head, panting dog - for sure let me know if it works !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FairyTail Josette 14 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have heard of these Joyce. I hope it works for Benji. :happydance: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seastar 44 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Heh, heh. Joyce said "thunder shit". :happydance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xr4man 7 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 :happydance: i just caught that too. now i have visions of a shih-tzu taking one!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emmasmom 14 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 And we all know how we love that subject around here!!! :happydance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.coffee 364 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Figures Paula would be the one to beat me to it! LOL!!! I was so gonna say something.... -m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seastar 44 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 HEY! okay, you got me.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xr4man 7 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 like i tell my roommate, i don't care what anyone says, toilet humor is funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luvmybabies 165 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I guess I'd better work on my typing skills or else proof read!!! Ha ha good one on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whisper 2 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 OoOOOOHoooh. Interesting...!!!!! I wonder if this will do anything positive for my Finners.. with his anxiety when we leave the house, or his excited pee dribbling when someone comes to the house, or while we're out, etc... hmmm. I'm fascinated, and must go read more. We're going to petsmart on Monday to get the boys groomed, so I might just have to try that out. Forty bucks is tottttally worthwhile even if my pupper would grow out of it in a couple months. :/ Please let us know if yours works, and if (like WHEN) I get one, I'll be sure to offer input as well. I love this forum. :welcomeani: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soulman327 0 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 If you want my advice, do NOT waste your money. Our older dog (a mix we also rescued) is terrified of thunder and fireworks. Bought a thunder shirt and it didn't help much at all. what worked best was letting him sleep under our bed. it might work for your dog, though, but keep the receipt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poncho62 44 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Did a search and found this thread, so reviving it rather than start a new one My wife bought a Thunder Shirt yesterday for our Shih Tzu. She hates to be left alone and is very excited when we get home. We have tried the ignore her method, but it doesnt seem to help at all. She is as bad as she was when we got her as a pup 3 years ago. She does calm down in about 5 minutes, but we hate to see her so upset and wound up. Thunderstorms do not bother her, we dont get many here, that may be why.....They say these are also good for separation anxiety Anyways, we put the shirt on her yesterday about 10 minutes before we went out, took her outside to pee, brought her in and then left to go out to dinner...Were gone about 1 1/2 hrs. She didnt seem any better when we got home, her usual wound up self. I figure we cant expect this thing to work immediately and will give it some time. The salesman at Pets Smart says we have 45 days to return it if it doesnt work. I just posted to revive the conversation about these and see what others results are from the shirts. BTW....we have no intention of drugging our dog. Not judging, just saying. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shihtzumummy2 4,675 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I got one for my little Bob about two years ago. It didn't work, he is afraid of strangers takes him a while to accept them. He is not afraid of animals, just humans. He doesn't like anything new around here. We kept it for a week, he hated it and would not settle down, it just bothered him too much. We found he was more nervous with it than without. We got our money back on return. He is much better now but still a rather anxious wee boy. Now we tend to use diversional therapy, if we can get his attention, when he is upset. He will calm down eventually, but he runs and hides if someone rushes to greet him. We try not to let it happen, but some people just don't listen. We tell them to ignore him until he is happy, but some think they know it all about every dog on the planet!!!!!! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
missy dawn 22,220 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 we got Maisey one for her fear of storms.didnt work at all.we returned it back to pet smart. sheila-shih tzu dreamer 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jo-Anne 6,610 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have a friend who bought it because her furbaby was afraid of fireworks. It didn`t work and she returned it also. My furbaby is my shadow day and night, so is never alone. Only tip I can give you if you are going out without Molly, leave her something behind from yourself that you have worn, like a sweater, socks t-shirt . 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jo-Anne 6,610 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I got one for my little Bob about two years ago. It didn't work, he is afraid of strangers takes him a while to accept them. He is not afraid of animals, just humans. He doesn't like anything new around here. We kept it for a week, he hated it and would not settle down, it just bothered him too much. We found he was more nervous with it than without. We got our money back on return. He is much better now but still a rather anxious wee boy. Now we tend to use diversional therapy, if we can get his attention, when he is upset. He will calm down eventually, but he runs and hides if someone rushes to greet him. We try not to let it happen, but some people just don't listen. We tell them to ignore him until he is happy, but some think they know it all about every dog on the planet!!!!!! I had the exact same thing with one of my shepards Ellie. Just like Bob he was afraid of people, specially running or coming towards him. It is a difficult problem though. Did Bob always had this problem even when he was a puppy? Edited February 9, 2015 by Jo-Anne 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poncho62 44 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Little update....We have had the coat/shirt a couple of days now...Have had her wear it a bit when we took her outside etc. Today, I was at work and the wife had to go out for about 4 hrs....She said when she got home, Molly was quite hyper but seemed to settle down quicker than usual...and was just excited, not the whining and crying as usual. Hopefully, it will improve more....but personally, I cant see her ever being totally accepting of us leaving her. We are going to Vegas for 6 days this week and Molly will stay with our daughter....Should be a test for Molly, our daughter and us......She has never been away from us more than a few hours......ever 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pawz4me 6,802 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I hope Molly does well, and that you and your wife enjoy your trip! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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