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ThunderShirt for Dogs, X Large, Heather Gray Classic - Dog Anxiety Relief Calming Vest

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Color: Heather Grey


Size: XL


Features

  • ThunderShirt is the #1 vet recommended calming wrap & already used by millions of dogs to help calm anxious behaviors!
  • Our patented*, easy-to-use calming wrap for dogs is a drug-free option which applies gentle calming pressure around your dogs torso, similar to swaddling an infant.
  • Use ThunderShirt whenever your dog experiences anxiety in situations such as thunderstorms, fireworks, vet visits, separation, loud noises, traveling, and having visitors.
  • Over 85% of pet parents surveyed reported improvement in their pets signs of stress when using ThunderShirt.
  • ThunderShirt is light-weight, breathable, and machine washable, fit for all climates and lifestyles. It is easy to use; simply fasten the straps around your dogs neck and torso to apply gentle calming pressure. No training required.
  • Consider combining the ThunderShirt with ThunderEase Spray & ThunderWunders Calming Chews to create your calming dream team!
  • Trust the Dog Calming Experts at ThunderWorks with our 100% 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, return to your place of purchase within 60 days for a refund of your purchase price.

Description

ThunderShirt - the original and the best pressure wrap available. Like swaddling an infant, ThunderShirt's PATENTED DESIGN calms all types of anxiety, fear, and over-excitement issues. Thundershirt is the EASIEST TO USE and adjust for just the right pressure to calm your dog. Already calming millions of dogs, Thundershirt has over an 80% success rate. Use for thunder, fireworks, separation anxiety, travel, vet visits, problem barking, reactivity, and much, much more. NO TRAINING REQUIRED. COMFORTABLE FOR YOUR DOG. Machine washable. Soft, breathable fabric..

Size: XL


Neck Size: 40 inches


Chest Size: 37 Inches


Minimum Weight Recommendation: 60 Pounds


Occasion: Birthday, New Year, Thanksgiving


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.9 x 9.45 x 13.05 inches; 9.35 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ HGXL-T01


Department ‏ : ‎ mens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 13, 2009


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Central Garden & Pet


Best Sellers Rank: #2,409 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #16 in Dog Relaxants


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Item Weight: 9.3 ounces


Department: mens


Manufacturer: Central Garden & Pet


Language: English


Item model number: HGXL-T01


Date First Available: May 13, 2009


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 10.71 x 6.65 x 2.05 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 0.9 x 9.45 x 13.05 inches


Item Weight: 265 Grams


Brand Name: Thundershirt


Target Audience Keyword: dogs


Directions: Thundershirt is an excellent treatment for most types of dog anxiety and fear issues. For many anxieties, we recommend just putting on a Thundershirt and observing the results (No training!). You very well may see significant improvement for noise, crate, travel, barking and others with absolutely no training. For more complicated anxiety cases, we recommend using Thundershirt as part of a behavior modification program.One thing is for certain, for a very large percentage of dogs, Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a terrific calming effect. This has obvious benefits for most types of anxiety. But Thundershirt is also a very useful tool for managing excitability or hyperactivity with strangers, on the leash, or in a training environment. Thundershirt’s calming effect helps a dog to focus (or refocus) her energies in a more constructive direction, allowing training to be more effective.


Country of Origin: China


Model Name: Classic


Color: Heather Grey


Size: XL


Material: Polyester


Age Range Description: All Stages


Care Instructions: Machine Wash


Number of Items: 1


Style: Jacket Only


Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes


Specific Uses for Product: Behavior


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    • I have purchased ThunderShirts for three dogs in the past four years
Size: XX-Small Color: Heather Grey
Review Image by Willow Willow
Review Image by Willow Willow
Review Image by Willow Willow
This is the third ThunderShirt I have purchased over the last four years. None of the dogs I purchased the shirts for was afraid of thunder, but I have found these shirts to have a calming effect for other anxieties. The first ThunderShirt I ever purchased was a size XL for an elderly 84-pound labrador retriever to help her deal with the anxiety she experienced following a stroke. It also seemed to give some relief from the itching caused by her meds. She really liked wearing it, and would have gladly worn it 24/7, but I didn't think that was a good idea. I was concerned she would get chafing or circulation problems from overuse, so she only got to wear it for a few hours a day. Still, I think it was an important part of the various things we did to increase her comfort until she was ready to leave this world. After she crossed over, the shirt was donated to help rescued dogs in foster care, and it was much appreciated by the foster "mom". The second shirt was a size XS that was purchased for a rescued 11-pound rat terrier who has no issues other than sibling rivalry. He wanted to wear a ThunderShirt because his "sister" was wearing one. It also helps give him a little extra warmth in cool weather, which he really appreciates because he chills easily. And he looks really, really handsome wearing it. The third ThunderShirt was a size XXS purchased a month ago for a 5-pound chihuahua puppy I adopted two months ago. She was found abandoned in a storage container with three other dogs. She was rescued by the county animal control department and given veterinary care until she recovered enough to be adopted. She has issues. Many, many issues. She hadn't been socialized at all and was absolutely terrified of people. She hadn't been potty trained. She was not much more than skin and bones -- you could easily see the outline of every rib. She obviously had been badly abused and she has a leg injury that may never heal completely. She didn't know how to walk on a leash and was terrified to try. She shook with fright for fifteen minutes when shelter staff placed her in my arms. She screamed and screamed and screamed in absolute terror when a very gentle friend of mine tried to pet her. After a month of training and socialization, and lots and lots of love, my chihuahua had gained a whole pound, was starting to get the idea about where to go potty and where not to , and had learned how to use a doggie door! But she was still exhibiting a lot of fear and anxiety, so I got her the ThunderShirt. I forgot to go through the recommended training process to introduce her to the ThunderShirt, but thankfully it turned out to be one of the few things that didn't frighten her. She loves it! It doesn't make all her issues go away, but it definitely seems to reduce her anxiety. She doesn't have very thick fur, so she appreciates wearing any shirt, but this is the only one that helps to calm her. She, too, would love to wear it 24/7, but I won't let her. With lots of love and positive reinforcement and her new Thundershirt, she is getting a little braver. She can't tolerate a leash attached to her collar, but she loves to walk in familiar places with her Bright Mesh Heart Printed Dog Cat Pet Vest Harness and Matching Leash Set in Blue for Dogs Cats (Large) . She will cuddle with me for hours, but she cowers if I move suddenly or use a stern voice. She is afraid of anyone new, except delivery people. They might be bringing Dogswell Nutrisca Dog Food, Salmon and Chickpea, 15-Pound Package or GREENIES Dental Dog Treats, Teenie, Original Flavor, 130 Treats, 36 oz. from Amazon! :-) I wouldn't call the ThunderShirt a miracle, but I would call it an excellent tool for helping dogs with anxiety issues. It is effective, and it is well-made with quality materials. The latest version has three new features that were not on my original two ThunderShirts: a patch for using a calming spray, snaps for attaching a jacket, and some reflective trim to make your dog more visible at night. Unfortunately, I can't use the calming spray because I am sensitive to one of the ingredients. I would love to get the snap-on ThunderShirt Outerwear Raincoat, X-Small , but so far have not been able to locate one in size XXS. I do appreciate the reflective trim because it glows in the beam of my flashlight when I take my puppy out after dark. I will continue to use the ThunderShirt to help reduce my puppy's fear and anxiety. I will be using it when I introduce her to new situations, and I will update this review to report on how that goes. The first photo below shows what the ThunderShirts look like from the front, where they can be adjusted with the velcro that is under the front tab. Of course, the photo also showcases how adorable my dogs look in their (almost) matching ThunderShirts! The second photo clearly shows two of the new features on the chihuahua's ThunderShirt, the patch and the reflective trim at the neck. The rat terrier is wearing the older version of the shirt, which he has had for four years now. He even has his name embroidered on it. The third photo was taken with a flash to show the reflective trim doing its job. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016 by Willow Willow
    • Perfect
Size: Medium Color: Heather Grey
Adopted a dog in June only to find out she freaks out at the slightest sound of fireworks. Immediately ordered this Thunder Shirt and was thrilled that it arrived the next day. Fits perfectly. I purchased a medium even though she is over 40 lbs because she is a wippet mix. I would not recommend ordering a size up. The velcro strips used to close the sides are nice and long so sizing can be adjusted. I still use this shirt occasionally when a sound spooks her. Works wonders. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023 by angie
    • Best for anxiety pups
Size: Small Color: Heather Grey
My little guy gets anxious around large groups of people and this thing is a game changer. He no longer shakes and is more outgoing when his shirt is on. Such a great purchase that I was able to throw out all of the cbd oils/meds he was on. Great natural way to calm him. It also works with fireworks which is nice around the 4th of July and New Years too! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023 by trista
    • Poorly made
Size: Small Color: Heather Grey
Review Image by Great but a letdown Great but a letdown
I was really excited to get this for my furbaby since I noticed he calms down more when he has a sweater on. I was informed by his trainer about this brand so I ordered it immediately. Within 24 hours the neck strap Velcro tore off the material. The Velcro is really strong which I appreciate but it’s not sown down securely. It ripped when I was trying to take him out of it. I wasn’t doing anything crazy and he wasn’t pulling on it. I was simply just trying to take it off and then I noticed the material had lifted and I was sitting there thinking “no way did this 35 dollar jacket just rip???????” And I looked and sure enough it did. I’m really disappointed cause it actually swaddled him nicely and he did feel comfort by it when wearing it but every time I put it on him I risk the chance of the Velcro ripping away more from the material when I take it off :/ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023 by Great but a letdown Great but a letdown
    • Want your Thundershirt to “work”? Read this!
Size: Small Color: Heather Grey
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) with over 20 years of experience, and for years, I kept Thundershirts in stock for my clients (now I just help clients to buy and use them). In my experience, clients who are committed to learning with me how to build relationship and train their dogs have great success with manners training, AND their Thundershirts. Thunder, fireworks, strange people approaching, trepidation about the “other dog” in the house, car anxiety--it will help a lot if you do it right! Clients who generally didn’t do their homework, didn’t read or follow the instructions I would email them... well, when I followed up months later they would tell me that the Thundershirt didn’t “work”. Their dog would still tremble or bark frantically at triggers, so they had given up after a few “tries”. (Of course, the dog wouldn’t respond tmuch better after manners training either--well, only with me, not with them.) I am in a space now where I can just refuse clients with “I’m not a good fit for you” if they expect me to magically fix their dog in 3 sessions. FIRST: I can tell you these truly help most dogs IF you get your dog used to the shirt and pair it with pleasant things (food, massage, quiet time on the sofa) *before* a thunderstorm or fireworks or scary situation happens. Multiple times, not just once, until the dog no longer shrinks away when you approach with his shirt. And of course it has to be sized and put on correctly. I am convinced that most “failures” happen because dog owners fail to condition their dog to wearing the shirt comfortably BEFORE storms or fireworks or scary visitors happen. The conditioning process is crucial, lest the dog learns to associate the Thundershirt with scary things--especially if the dog is already nervous about having things put on, like leashes/harnesses/costumes. So before you complain and send it back, try teaching the dog to love the shirt when s/he is in a happy mood. Get the help of a positive trainer if you need to--do NOT force or show your own frustration! SECOND: If you have an OLD Thundershirt, be aware that the sizing has changed markedly at some point over the years! I had an old Size M in my bottom drawer for at least 10 years--it once fit my skinny old 12 lb terriers rather loosely--I can *barely* stretch it on to my current 20 lb terrier, who is now developing thunder anxiety at the age of 8. And I thought “How can that tiny old shirt be an M? My guy is also a small dog!” I’m glad I checked sizing before I ordered because the *Size S* fits him nicely with plenty of room to spare. He is slim but muscular, with a 13” neck measured at the base, and a 19” chest. So measure your dog carefully, and call the Thundershirt office if you have any questions! (Google it). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023 by Susan L. Kocher

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