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Related: About this forumHow to use Ace bandage to help stressed canines amidst fireworks
https://www.k9ofmine.com/diy-thundershirt/#Option_1_Use_an_Ace_Bandage_to_Create_a_WrapThis strategy comes from the TTouch Wrap technique and is used successfully by many owners to calm stressed-out canines.
1. Start by placing the middle of an ace bandage across your dogs chest. The size of bandage you use will depend on your dogs size use narrow bandages for small dogs, and wide for large dogs.
2. Next, bring both ends of the bandage up and cross them over your dogs shoulders. Cross the bandage of the top of your dogs shoulder blades, then cross the loose ends of the bandage under your dogs stomach."
3. Lastly, tie the loose ends over the top of the lower back, away from the spine. You want to aim for snug, but not constricting the pressure should feel like a nice hug!
More at link, including pix of what the wrap looks like.
Hugs to youd terrified puppers.
On edit: fixed #×, thx to Cowbell! Ty!
More_Cowbell
(2,204 posts)It got garbled a bit in the original post.
"2. Next, bring both ends of the bandage up and cross them over your dogs shoulders. Cross the bandage of the top of your dogs shoulder blades, then cross the loose ends of the bandage under your dogs stomach."
This will be helpful to a lot of dog owners! I wish we would switch to silent fireworks, for the sake of the animals and people who get distressed.
SheltieLover
(59,302 posts)I saw article that many qre switching to drone light shows. I wish fireworks were outlawed.
RainCaster
(11,481 posts)And the fireworks are loud. Makes my dog very nervous. This might help, I'll give it a try.
SheltieLover
(59,302 posts)Nearly all rescues use it. Works at emotional level on trauma.
I hope this helps your pupper!
Random Boomer
(4,243 posts)We got one for our rescue hound, who is very skittish about sudden and/or loud noises. She finds the Thundershirt comforting for storms and July 4th.
SheltieLover
(59,302 posts)Lots cheaper & more readily available for many folks.
Also, gently stroking dog's ears from base to tip helps. Also TTouch. Great stuff!
Thx for sharing!
Duncanpup
(13,646 posts)SheltieLover
(59,302 posts)Also, stroking ears from base to tip, very gently, as if you are feeling a rose petal, is another TTouch technique that helps.