I have never heard of the Thundershirt or the therapy that Prodogtrainer talked about. I have seen the Tellington Touch videos. This I can understand because massage can be very soothing. I have seen Temple Grandin's box, too. I sort of understand how that gives comfort. With the Thundershirt, it almost seems like they are trying to imitated the feeling of a hug. Is that why it works?
I think if it works for your dog then do it. I don't think it would work on my Jack Russell, though. She has to wear a little jacket when it's cold. It's been a year that she's had to wear it (not every day), but she is still freaked out by it. I suspect the Thundershirt would do the same thing to her.
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