How the Thundershirt Works

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. 

Works great for car trips, thunderstorms, introducing a new pet, fireworks, new visitors and many other situations that cause anxiety!

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.

• Step 1

  Place the Thundershirt on your dog’s back and wrap the Short Flap under the torso.

  

• Step 2

  Wrap the Long Flap under the torso and secure with Velcro onto the short flap. Make a comfortable, but snug, fit. You should be able to easily slide your fingers between the Thundershirt and your dog’s torso.

  

• Step 3

  Wrap the Top Flap down onto the Long Flap and secure with Velcro. Adjust to improve the snug fit and keep Thundershirt securely in place.

  

• Step 4

  Wrap the Chest Strapsaround the front of the dog and secure with Velcro. You should be able to easily slide your fingers under the Chest Strapsand should not feel restricting around your dogs neck.