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SheltieLover

(59,302 posts)
Sat Jul 2, 2022, 05:23 PM Jul 2022

How 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_Wrap

This 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 dog’s chest. The size of bandage you use will depend on your dog’s 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 dog’s shoulders. Cross the bandage of the top of your dog’s shoulder blades, then cross the loose ends of the bandage under your dog’s 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!
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How to use Ace bandage to help stressed canines amidst fireworks (Original Post) SheltieLover Jul 2022 OP
Here's step 2 More_Cowbell Jul 2022 #1
Ty so much! Fixed in op, with credit to you. SheltieLover Jul 2022 #2
TY - I live between 2 reservations RainCaster Jul 2022 #3
Also, Rescue Remedy or 5-Flower Essence might help SheltieLover Jul 2022 #6
Thundershirts are also great Random Boomer Jul 2022 #4
Yes! This is based on Thundershirt, which is based on TTouch SheltieLover Jul 2022 #7
Will try tomorrow thank you Sheltie lover Duncanpup Jul 2022 #5
Yw, Dunc SheltieLover Jul 2022 #8

More_Cowbell

(2,204 posts)
1. Here's step 2
Sat Jul 2, 2022, 05:28 PM
Jul 2022

It got garbled a bit in the original post.

"2. Next, bring both ends of the bandage up and cross them over your dog’s shoulders. Cross the bandage of the top of your dog’s shoulder blades, then cross the loose ends of the bandage under your dog’s 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)
2. Ty so much! Fixed in op, with credit to you.
Sat Jul 2, 2022, 05:35 PM
Jul 2022

I saw article that many qre switching to drone light shows. I wish fireworks were outlawed.

RainCaster

(11,481 posts)
3. TY - I live between 2 reservations
Sat Jul 2, 2022, 06:18 PM
Jul 2022

And the fireworks are loud. Makes my dog very nervous. This might help, I'll give it a try.

SheltieLover

(59,302 posts)
6. Also, Rescue Remedy or 5-Flower Essence might help
Sun Jul 3, 2022, 01:25 PM
Jul 2022

Nearly all rescues use it. Works at emotional level on trauma.

I hope this helps your pupper!

Random Boomer

(4,243 posts)
4. Thundershirts are also great
Sun Jul 3, 2022, 06:43 AM
Jul 2022

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)
7. Yes! This is based on Thundershirt, which is based on TTouch
Sun Jul 3, 2022, 01:28 PM
Jul 2022

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!

SheltieLover

(59,302 posts)
8. Yw, Dunc
Sun Jul 3, 2022, 01:30 PM
Jul 2022

Also, stroking ears from base to tip, very gently, as if you are feeling a rose petal, is another TTouch technique that helps.

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