Well, as stated, we decided to do our own experiment with our own anxiety-ridden pup and see how the Thundershirt panned out for us...
It really didn't - for Molly at least.
Now, to be fair, Molly was an owner-surrender and has obviously suffered from severe neglect and aggression, leaving her with serious anxiety issues. We thought we'd give the Thundershirt a try on her, however, it didn't really seem to make a difference in her demeanor.
With that said, Thundershirt reports over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. And, lots of my clients have had a positive experience with Thundershirt as well.
So, in my opinion, Thundershirt is a hit-or-miss item. I truly believe in the idea behind it (I mean we swaddle newborns to help calm them and make them feel safe & secure, so it only makes sense it would work for our furry friends too).
In Molly's case, I think she needs consistency, love and security to overcome her inherent issues - much more then a shirt can provide. However, if your pup suffers from bouts of anxiety, I would suggest giving it a try. If nothing else, it makes a cute shirt :).
If you've tried the Thundershirt out, we'd love to hear your feedback and we'll share it on our blog. E-mail us your stories and a picture of your pup in its very own Thundershirt!
MJ
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