Definitely Worth Trying This certainly helped alleviate some of my dog's anxiety during thunderstorms or the Fourth of July. He's still a little tentative, so it's not a perfect cure, but he's not scrambling to dig a hole in the bathtub either. If your dog gets this kind of anxiety, it's definitely something to try and help, but you'll want to have a few other possibilities too (like calming treats or a safe place to go).

Not the miracle product it is touted as I previously worked at a Dog daycare with all different breeds of dogs for years. My own dog is an avid barker, usually doing so at nothing or at the slightest noise. Additionally, he used to not be able to be left alone without crying so loud the neighbors could hear him. I bought this product in desperation, and prayed for a miracle to happen. It didn't. However, my dog loves the thunder shirt for it's comfortable, but it did not stop or reduce his separation anxiety and barking issues whatsoever. I used to think he needed medication, as I had seen other dogs helped by thunder shirts and by medication before, but thankfully my dog simply grew out of the separation anxiety. We learned that he typically does not care if he is left alone, as long as his needs are met first and there are no trash bags he can get into. Figure out why your dog is displaying the behavior it is and that will give you the most help in figuring out what to do to help your dog. My dog still hates fireworks and thunderstorms, but he comes and lies with me and feels safe. It's a tricky balance, and I still have the thunder shirt, but I can say we have not used it in years. Most people inadvertently cause their dogs separation anxiety by accidentally reinforcing the behavior (picking up the dog when it cries, etc.) Its learning about things like this that will help you to help your pet. There is no miracle cure, speak to your vet or someone who knows animals! :)

I bought one for my terrier/pit rescue who is high energy and high anxiety. The vet fit her for the wrong size, so she just stood there like a statue. Tried it on my Tosa Inu (rescue @ 10 mos, was kenneled outside since 8 wks) who is PETRIFIED of storms & she still jumped in my lap, shook and whimpered.