Other Uses
General Training Tool
Dogs often become excited or distracted during training sessions, especially if in a multi-dog classroom environment. Thundershirt can help tremendously in those circumstances to reduce excitability, reactivity, and help focus the dogs on the training exercises.
Leash Pulling / Reactivity / General Hyperactivity or Excitability
Thundershirt’s calming effects can greatly reduce issues related to walking on leash, reactivity, or just general hyperactivity and excitability. For example, Thundershirt has been used with terrific results for dogs that become overly excited when visitors arrive at their home. Thundershirt has been used to calm dogs on leashes and allow the dog to be more focused on the owner’s “requests”.