Adaptil ThunderShirt for Dogs Classic Grey

Adaptil ThunderShirt for Dogs Classic Grey
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With its patent-pending design, Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure can have a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs showed significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. Thundershirt is already helping tens of thousands of dogs around the world, and is recommended by thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers. Please see below for a size guide.

As for WHY Thundershirt’s gentle pressure works to calm a dog, experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years. For example:

  • Touch dog trainers use pressure to address a wide variety of anxieties.
  • Veterinarians use pressure to relax cattle when they are administering vaccinations.
  • People with autism use pressure to relieve their persistent anxiety.
  • Children with certain behavioral problems use pressure shirts and weighted vests to relax and focus.
  • Parents use swaddling to calm an inconsolable newborn infant.

Until now, there just hasn’t been a well-designed, inexpensive pressure wrap commonly used for dog anxiety. Thundershirt is changing that! Thousands of veterinarians and dog trainers now recommend Thundershirts for their anxiety cases.

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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.

Before putting Thundershirt on your dog for the first time, we recommend offering a small amount of food to your dog using the Thundershirt as a “plate”. Dogs typically become more comfortable and trusting of something that “brings” them food or anything that they associate with food. So this is an easy little trick to quickly create a positive association with Thundershirt for your dog.

Thundershirt has been developed to be very easy to put on. Just lay it over your dog’s back and secure with the chest and torso straps. The fasteners fasteners make Thundershirt very adjustable to many different body shapes.

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Reviews (30)

Summary of Reviews for Adaptil ThunderShirt for Dogs Classic Grey

Overall 4
Value For Money
Quality/Durability
Pet's Opinion
24 out of 30 (80%) customers would recommend this product.
5 stars (14 reviews)
4 stars (8 reviews)
3 stars (2 reviews)
2 stars (3 reviews)
1 stars (3 reviews)

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45 Oscar is a bit worried about this coat
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By on 29 December 2020

Oscar is a nervy dog so trying to get the coat on him is a problem as it’s a bit fiddley a so I may try it in the bigger of my dogs.

Customer recommends this product

45 Great Quality
Verified Purchase

By on 22 September 2019

I bought the Thundershirt just recently but haven’t had to use it yet. I have tried it on our dog and it’s a good fit. Also very impressed Ruth the quality and overall look of the product.

Customer recommends this product

15 Thundershirt compleate wase of money

By on 4 November 2018

Compleate waste of money may aswell well wrapped a towel round my dog if i could put 0 i would for sure

Customer does not recommend this product

55 good fit
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By on 10 January 2018

I have a boarder collie, and a med size fit great, nice material nothing sharp or dangerous to hurt my pet.

Customer recommends this product

55 Thunder shirt
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By on 12 November 2017

I was very sceptical about the thunder shirt but thought anything was worth trying as my staffie is petrified of fireworks and thunder etc. I was absolutely amazed when it worked first time I put it on her. She was very relaxed, no panting or shaking. Highly recommended

Customer recommends this product

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Q & A

Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Adaptil ThunderShirt for Dogs Classic Grey, including answers from our team.

11 December 2018 at 7:03pm

Sizing

Lynne Owens

  • VioVet customer since 2017
  • From: , United Kingdom

What sizes are the thunder shirts .i have a King Charles spaniel

  • VioVet Staff

Hi Lynne,

The size guide can be found on the product page:

Size Dog Weight Chest Size
XXS less than 7 lbs 9" - 13.5"
XS 8-14 lbs 13" - 18"
S 15-25 lbs 16" - 23"
M 26-40 lbs 18" - 26"
L 41-64 lbs 24" - 32"
XL 65-110 lbs 31" - 40"

Hope this helps.

7 June 2017 at 5:45pm

Sizing

Pauline Walley

  • VioVet customer since 2013
  • From: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

I have a whippet 14 months chest size 25 and half and weighs 17 lbs could you please advise what size thundershirt

  • VioVet Staff

Hi Pauline,

We would advise going for one that fits chest size, so a Medium.

I hope this helps.

7 June 2015 at 12:59pm

Staffies

Christine

My Staffordshire Bull Terrier is nearly 4 years old, she doesn't like fireworks at all, and loud bangs of any description upset her, would a jacket help,this is common with this breed, have you had any feedback from any staffie owners.

  • VioVet Staff

We do hear of people who say their dog is calmer when using this product, though I am not aware of any reports which have specifically mentioned a Staffie. Some people also say that it does not work at all for their pet. I think that it does help most dogs, but it is not going to be the perfect answer for all. Unfortunately you cannot know if it will work without trying it.

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