Anyone who owns a dog prone to anxiety knows how difficult the 4th of July can be. Fireworks, crowds, and new smells can all stress out any dog. The anxiety is so bad for some that owners keep their dogs locked tight at home and spend the whole evening comforting them.
However, one woman shared a genius method for keeping your dog calm during holidays with fireworks. It’s a DIY thunder shirt.
Thunder shirts are used on dogs with anxiety to help keep them calm in stressful situations. These include walks in public, loud noises, and separation anxiety.
Take a look at the post below to learn how to make your own DIY thunder shirt!
DIY Thundershirt to help relieve anxiety this new year. (Saw this on FB; it actually works–for my dogs at least)???????????? pic.twitter.com/okaRxG9dqA
— Gelo of PAWS (@GeloOfPAWS) December 27, 2015
That’s right. All you need is an ace bandage to keep your dogs safe during fireworks season!
Now, if your dog suffers from anxiety all year round, it might be a good idea to invest in an actual thunder shirt.
Signs of dog anxiety include:
- Hiding
- Shaking or panting
- Excessive chewing or licking
- Excessive barking
- Aggression
- Constant escape attempts
- Destruction
You can easily find a thunder shirt to fit your dog online. (USA) (International)
Also, make sure to follow these tips to keep your four legged friends safe this 4th of July!
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