Dog Thunderstorm Anxiety
Do the booms and crackles of a summer storm send your dog scared and cowering under the bed, shivering on the sofa, or barking and howling with anxiety that lasts from the first thunder crash to the last flash of lightning? Vets now recognize these multitude of symptoms, ranging from irritating to imperiling, as being a result of “Dog Storm Phobia” - and fortunately, thousands of them now also recognize and recommend an easy, safe, effective cure in the form of our Thundershirt.
From the very first usage of a Thundershirt, your dog is likely to see a significant reduction of all symptoms of storm anxiety. Behaviors such as chewing, problem barking, whining, urination, and hiding under the furniture or destroying it disappear in many dogs immediately during the first use of the Thundershirt. The Thundershirt is there for your dog through storm anxiety, and takes the place of expensive training or anxiety drugs with dangerous side effects. Simply follow our easy directions to put the Thundershirt on your dog and observe the results (...and you can try it for other situations where your dog experiences anxiety, too! The Thundershirt is proven effective for a range of dog fears).
With over an 85% success rate and a money-back guarantee, why not try Thundershirt for your dog?
Watch This Before and After Video
To see a short video of a dog with thunderstorm anxiety before and after using Thundershirt, click play. You can see other testimonials and videos by clicking here.
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When To Put on the Thundershirt On Your Scared Dog
If the forecast shows lightning is immanent, or when you hear that first rumble of thunder, then it’s a good time to put the Thundershirt on your dog, prior to your dog becoming afraid and anxious; but, it is also fine to put the Thundershirt on after your dog has become scared, as you will still see good results.
In most cases, it is fine to leave a Thundershirt on your dog for extended durations of time. Many Thundershirt owners will put their dogs in their Thundershirts prior to going to work, if a storm is forecast for the day, and come home to find a happy, tranquil pet. To learn more of how the Thundershirt helps dogs through storms, and how to apply it properly, check out our How It Works page.
Dogs and Thunderstorms
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Why is my dog afraid of thunder?
A variety of factors could contribute to your dog’s thunderstorm fear, including a traumatic incident with loud noise, being too close to a lightning strike, or something less able to be pinpointed, like a genetic predisposition for noise anxiety, or a factor of aging. Read more
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What are the signs my dog is scared of storms?
Panting, drooling, whining, barking, hiding, chewing, shaking, scratching, pacing, indoor elimination, and seeking comfort in tight spaces can all be symptoms of a dog’s noise anxiety / fear of storms.
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How effective is the Thundershirt for thunderstorm anxiety?
Read our testimonials, from vets and users, to see how the Thundershirt has worked for some:
“Overwhelmingly, Thundershirt has been a success with our cases for thunderstorms and fireworks.”
Dr. Mark Guise, DVM
Lockwillow Avenue Animal Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
“It’s great that something as simple to use and comfortable as Thundershirt can help Cheyenne deal with the stress of storms.”
Owner: Beth V., Dog: Cheyenne
Bahama, NC
“Here she is, Barn Dog, in her new Thundershirt. She wears it all the time and only takes it off to go outside. She is so much calmer and less stressed. This is the most anxiety ridden dog you have ever seen. She lived outside at our old barn with the horses and was very skiddish. She got sick 3-4 years ago and she moved home with us and lives in the house with us. She hates loud noises, storms, new circumstances, and would hide for hours. Now she sleeps beside our bed all night and is much happier. Barn Dog has the sweetest dissposition and we are so glad this has helped her.”
Owner: Kay M., Dog: Barn Dog
Lyon, MS
“Mandy, our 6-yr-old American Eskimo, is wearing her thundershirt and resting quietly during the height of a thunderstorm. Thanks so much.”
Owner: Sandy S., Dog: Mandy
Bella Vista, AZ
See more dog owners’ experiences with Thundershirts for storm anxiety
here.
Dog Thunderstorm Anxiety FAQ
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about using Thundershirt for dog storm anxiety. If you have any other questions you would like to ask, please contact us.
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For what types of symptoms will Thundershirt work?
Thundershirt is effective for a wide variety of anxiety symptoms. For noise anxiety, those symptoms include shaking, panting, drooling, yawning, barking/whining, hyperactivity, eliminating indoors, clawing, digging, hiding, and clinging to owners. Thundershirt has even cured symptoms as severe as clawing through walls and seizures.
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Will it work the first time my dog wears Thundershirt?
Most dogs show significant improvement within minutes of putting Thundershirt on for the first time. Some others take two to three usages before they show significant improvement.
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How tight is “too tight”?
Thundershirt should only have comfortable pressure on your dog. How do you judge “comfortable”? You should be able to easily slip you fingers under the Thundershirt. For the next straps, they should only be gently stretched... no pressure is needed around the front chest area; the benefit from Thundershirt comes from the pressure around the torso behind the front legs. When securing the torso straps, you should be stretching the fabric, but it does not require any strenuous force.
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How long can my dog wear Thundershirt?
Thundershirt is comfortable and safe to wear for extended periods.
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Will my dog eventually no longer need Thundershirt for noise anxiety?
In some cases, yes! Thundershirt allows many dogs to experience the problem noise(s) in a calmer, less fearful state. Over time, this enables some dogs to learn to be less fearful of the noise(s) even without Thundershirt. The underlying symptoms diminish, or in some cases are eliminated entirely.
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Have other questions?
Please click here to see our full FAQ or contact us.
Thunderstorm Anxiety Testimonial
“As a Physical Therapist and Tellington TTouch Instructor, I frequently teach about the effectiveness of pressure wraps to reduce anxiety and fear responses in dogs. The Thundershirt is the perfect tool for calming dogs who suffer from noise phobia, anxiety, and other fear related issues. My personal experience using the Thundershirt with my own dogs has been very positive, and I happen to live in Oklahoma where storms are both frequent and dramatic! Thank you for providing this valuable product to help dogs cope with these environmental stressors.”
Kathy Cascade, PT
International TTouch Instructor
Issue(s): Thunderstorm Anxiety
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