SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011
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The puppy (still doesn't have a name) has been with me since Monday and has been skittish and riddled with anxiety. I decided to try a body wrap this evening and see if it'd work before I spent money on a Thundershirt. I'll be ordering one asap!
Here's a picture of his typical body language without the body wrap. You can see his rear legs are stiff and his tail is held firmly against his butt. His front end is alert because I smooched to get him to look at me but he's ready to bound away at a moments notice if he gets uncomfortable.
I was thinking of the long trip, too, and came up with Traveler. Then that morphed into Traverse, and you being from Michigan, Samantha, you know the accent is on the first syllable.
eta: About the thundershirt concept, I admit I was/am pretty skeptical, but I've been hearing from more and more people who say it works, so my opinion is changing toward the more positive. I wonder what the science is behind it?
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Quote: Cheri Grissom
eta: About the thundershirt concept, I admit I was/am pretty skeptical, but I've been hearing from more and more people who say it works, so my opinion is changing toward the more positive. I wonder what the science is behind it?
It is believed that the pressure calms the nervous system, same with jackets and vests designed for those with Autism. I have never used one on a dog, but hear from those that do that they work.
I ran into a lady last summer that had her GSD in one. Went on and on as to how much this shirt has helped her dogs anxiety. Her concern was using it once her dog was bred. Go figure.
I suspect that squeeze chutes used for working cattle work along the same general principles (in addition to keeping them from kicking the cr** out of you).
Wow, a lot of interesting stuff. Thanks for all the information and the links, guys. I had heard something about it being similar to swaddling babies, but reading the science behind it and Temple Grandin's personal experience is really enlightening.
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Just an update - second day using the vet wrap and he's still a lot more relaxed. I took it off of him overnight so he wouldn't chew it up and this morning I could tell he was anxious on our quick potty walk. I didn't feel I had enough time to put it on him before he peed all over the floor. Put it on him once we got back in... his tail came up and he pranced around waiting for breakfast within seconds.
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Ace bandage body wrap/thundershirt works!
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