Thundershirt Anxiety Coat for Dog, S, Grey
The Science behind ThunderShirt
ThunderShirt has been scientifically proven via a study conducted to assess the behavioural signs of dogs. Results showed the effectiveness of ThunderShirt on dogs in reducing anxiety, showing ThunderShirt has a calming effect on dogs in anxiety-provoking situations. More than 85% of dogs were less anxious when wearing ThunderShirt and it helps 3 out of 4 dogs to relieve their anxiety.
Tips & Tricks
No training required however we have some great tips for introducing Thundershirt to your dog!
Tip # 1 – Try ThunderShirt on your dog the first few times when they’re feeling calm & loved.
Tip # 2 – Put ThunderShirt in your laundry basket so it starts to smell familiar.
Tip # 3 – Use ADAPTIL alongside ThunderShirt for ultimate support.
Tip # 4 – Put ThunderShirt in your dog’s bed or crate and give them lots of snuggles.
Tip # 5 – During a calm period, try ThunderShirt on your dog for 1-2 hours, Engage with treats, play and more snuggles!
Tip # 6- Try taking a walk in the ThunderShirt. More treats and positive reinforcement
ThunderShirt is great for..
- Fireworks
- Thunderstorms
- Home Alone
- Car & Air Travel
- General Anxieties
ADAPTIL Transport Spray
ADAPTIL is scientifically proven to help dogs reduce stress and increase relaxation. Reducing panting, trembling, restlessness and other stress-related behaviours, often seen with dogs that are worried. It contains a copy of the naturally occurring and comforting pheromones that a mother provides to her puppies, it helps puppies perceive their environment and new potentially scary experiences or stimuli in a positive and calm way.
ADAPTIL & THUNDERSHIRT
These products work in different ways and complement each other!
How to use the two together…
- Spray ADAPTIL Transport on the Thundershirt (around 8-10 Sprays)
- Once sprayed, leave the jacket for 15 minutes before you introduce it to the dog.
- The spray has a lasting effect for up to 5 hours and is clinically proven to help dogs cope with stress to provide even more comfort.
| Weight: | 132 g |
| Size: | Small |
| Dimensions: | 1.14 x 19.43 x 26.29 cm; 131.54 Grams |
| Model: | HGS-T01 |
| Colour: | Grey |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Age: | 5 years and up |
| Colour: | Grey |
| Composition: | 100% Cotton |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | Small |
| Volume: | 30 Fluid Ounces |
Great item
Used for a couple days to help settle a dementia dog – very snug fit but worked
Thunder coat for dogs
I bought this in the hope that it would calm my King Charles Cavalier. Often on walks he gets anxious when meeting some dogs, especially if there is more than one dog at a time. This item has had an amazing effect on him. I’m really pleased with this item.
Great for reducing anxiety, but sizing can be tricky
I bought an xxs version of this for my pup years ago and it worked really well. He outgrew it and I decided to get a small. It just about fits but is on the bigger side for my 5kg chug. Would have bought an xs but wasn’t available. Still works when needed though.
Great produc
I recently rehomed a cocker spaniel with terrible separation anxiety. She would howl non stop when we weren’t in the house which caused my partner and I a lot of stress pulling our hair out for a solution. I read multiple articles and a few suggested the Thundershirt. I thought it was worth a go, and for the price it wasn’t too much of a loss if it didn’t work. I didn’t expect it to work miracles, but turns out I was wrong. She hasn’t made a peep since we’ve been using it, and can now comfortably leave her for a couple of hours knowing she won’t annoy the neighbours with any noise. She curls up quite happily with it on and with zero howling. I would definitely recommend giving it a try – if it works, it really works!
Made no impact on my dog
I’ve got a very nervous dog when travelling, tried all sorts so this was close to a last resort, it made no difference whatsoever. I tried it at home several times to get him used to it but he always seemed a bit subdued wearing it, like he wasn’t entirely comfortable. Didn’t work for me.
Really does work!
I was a bit skeptical but this really does work with my dog who is very noise sensitive especially with fireworks. Using this and the radio she just sleeps! Thank you
Fits well. Sturdy
The theory of these is that the snug fit has a calming effect. It’s the same principle as weighted blankets for children with Aspergers who have high anxiety levels. The product is well made, fits well and appears comfortable. We think it has had an additional calming effect on top of the other measures we’ve taken. We use on any evening when there are fireworks which is quite frequent!!!
Nice coa
The coat was of good quality,well made, but unfortunately did not work with our dogs anxiety etc.
Worked wonders
I was a bit dubious about buying this but seeing my dog so anxious from the noise of the fireworks I thought it was worth a try.
The shirt is so soft and adjustable that my dog didn’t mind wearing it at all. Once it was on the difference in her was amazing. Without the suit she was pacing round, trying to find somewhere to hide but with it on she happily laid in the room nice and relaxed.
I’ll be putting it on her as it nears midnight on New Years Eve, ready for the fireworks.
Happy doggie!
Once you work out how to put it on really good fit. My dog doesn’t like wearing clothing even though she’s a staffy and needs it in the winter but she loves wearing this and it really helped with the fireworks and in the car usually nervous yawning constantly, she fell asleep wearing this shirt! Happy doggie, happy owner!
Does the job!
I was very skeptical with this product but it makes my very energetic dog to calm down! Obviously the dog can still hear so during fireworks I had to stay close to him but the coat helped a lot. Using it and in other occasions when my dog is too excited and it works really well!
Definitely recommend
My dog is petrified of fireworks and used to hide and shake for hours but using this has helped so so much, the second we put it on he is much calmer and doesn’t run away from us when we try to put in on him like he does with his coat (makes me think he likes wearing it!). I bought the adaptil spray to use with it but it definitely works even without it. 100% would buy again. Was sceptical but was willing to try anything and can’t believe how well it works, so simple!
Thundercoa
Used this for my shihtzu dog who is terrified of fireworks, I don’t think it worked for him because he was still absolutely scared of the noises, I’m not giving up just yet though, I will try again with it. My dog hates travelling in the car so I will be using next time he travels to see if it brings his anxiety dow
Amazing
Never ever, has our French Bulldog sat with us on the settee, let alone gone to sleep being stroked. We cannot believe what we are seeing. Totally recommend a Thunder Vest. This one, is soft, stretchy and well made and looks comfortable.
Brillia
Bought 2 of these for my jack russells. Both have separation anxiety. As soon as we put them on they immediately relax and are more chilled out. They love them. As soon as we get them out they get excited to have them on. Worth every penny
Good quality
Arrived fast well packaged…fit was good and quality very good. Its worked really well calming her from the fireworks. 100% recommended
It works!!!
I’m very surprised but my dog can’t wait to put it on! So much more come and settled he is with this on!
Brilliant, the Thunder Shirt works
This really works. I can never calm my dog down when she hears fireworks, but this shirt calms her straight away. Perfect.
Size small fits my jack russel perfectly.
We originally bought this for our 14.5-year-old Tibetan Spaniel who has gone mostly deaf and has a lot of anxiety any time my partner or I leave the house (even though there is always someone home with him anyway). Unfortunately, he did not take to the thundershirt and it didn’t help curb his barking/pacing/restlessness in the slightest. It might’ve even made it worse as he wasn’t happy about wearing it.
That being said… our 12-year-old Border Terrier/Pug rescue has always suffered with some degree of anxiety–particularly at night and also when we are out of the house (especially when I’m out apparently). We’ve started putting the thundershirt on her when we go out and our lodger said she doesn’t make a peep anymore while we’re away from the home. Last night was bonfire night and she didn’t even bark once.
So… as another reviewer said, I think it either just works or it doesn’t–we’ve seen it both ways!
Excellent product, really works!!!
I am so impressed with the positive impact the Thundershirt has had on my dog. He has suffered terribly from anxiety with fireworks. He is a young Doberman and his anxiety displays in barking and frantically wanting to charge outside to bark at noises and lights.
The moment after securing the Thundershirt on him he paused, almost in a trance and it was clear it was altering his feelings. He calmed and got through a massive local display very nearby without a sound. He settled on his bed and cuddled in to a sleep, no panting, whining or shaking!
We kept it on him for most of the evening and it is so incredible the instant impact and change this product has had in him handling fireworks.
Absolutely recommend to others as the technology of the pressure acts as a big hug which clearly the dog noticed and is positively affected by. Great purchase! So glad I got this for my dog!
Impressive
My dog has been so stressed with halloween door kmockers and firworks all week long i purchased a thunder shirt for our rottweiler she is 37 kg we went with XL
It fits perfectly and she was not even bothered about wearing it, i left it laying around for a day or 2 she sniffed at it and i put it in washing basket as suggested for our scent put it on her for the 1st time today and i am not kidding when i say she is different dog less stressed and currently snoring her head off! I have also been using calming tablets as suggested use along side thunder shirt.
It was an expensive product but money well spent. Update so fireworks have been non stop since 5pm and i can count on 1 hand how many times she has barked what would usually be hours of barking, crying and vomiting. Has been reduced massively to a few barks.
It works!!!!!!
I have a rescue GSD who is terrified of fireworks, we’ve tried everything & I did not think this would work. It does!!!!!!! Before he’d shake from head to foot & be inconsolable, now he’ll look up if he hears a noise but then go back to sleep – I honestly can’t actually believe this works, I only wish I’d bought it years ago. Recommended.
Size wise – XL fits my long haired 40kg GSD perfectly.
A top quality jacket that works!
I absolutely love this thunder shirt/ jacket! But more importantly so does my nervous, noise sensitive rescue furbaby. Top quality stretchy material excellent value for money. Within minutes of putting the jacket on my furbaby was laying in her bed falling asleep. She was very happy to wear it too. It’s yet to be put to the test with fireworks and thunder, but so far so good
It actually works
I must admit i wasnt sure if this would actually calm our very nervous pouch but within minutes of putting it on we went for a walk. I could not believe how calm and steady she was and all due to a sweatshirt but it does work and we are all a lot happier now.
Calms my dog down immediately!
I have a highly active, yappy, indefatigable Jack Russell but when I put this on she yawns and falls asleep within a couple of minutes. It’s extraordinary. I don’t fully understand how or why this works but it really does.
What’s more, when I get it out she follows me around wagging her tail until I put it on her. She’s perfectly happy in the shirt at any time of day and, instead of going berserk like usual, barely raises an eyebrow when the postman knocks at the door.
Superb product. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Maybe it works!
Our 10 year old dog started panting and shaking every time we were in (or outside for that matter) pubs & cafes when we were on holiday in Devon. She was calm and relaxed for previous holidays, so we didn’t know what had suddenly caused her to become anxious. We thought maybe it was just a part of growing older and becoming more worried about things.
While looking for something which could help her we saw the thundershirt listing, read the comments from people who had used it and saw that some of their dogs’ problems sounded exactly like what our dog was going through and the thundershirt worked for them, so we decided to try it.
We tried the thundershirt on our dog three times when we went out and every time she was still very anxious and shaking. So the next time we took her out, we didn’t use the thundershirt and we were amazed to see that she was fine. And she was fine every time we went out to a pub or cafe during a two week holiday, each time without the thundershirt.
Did the thundershirt do something to cure her? We have no idea, but she looks to have dramatically improved after wearing it (but, strangely, not while she was wearing it!).
Don’t know if this review helps anyone very much! We don’t know what spooked our dog, or what helped her, but we’re very pleased that she appears to be over it.