Anxiety Wrap

[Patti]

I met with a trainer today one to one with Willow. The trainer is a member of the APDT and is very good.

Because Willow goes into flight mode when she sees people, and hears a loud noise, the trainer wants us to use the Anxiety Wrap.  She has had great success with this product many times in the past.

 

Has anyone here use it before and..... if so....?

 

https://anxietywrap.com/default.aspx

[LucyR]

Read Temple Grandin's book about animals.  She talks about this!  They are apparently quite successful.  There is even a product called "Thunderwrap" or something like that for doggies who are frightened of thunderstorrms.  I don't know if these wraps can be used when the dog is in motion.  My impression is that they are for "stationary" use but I don't know for sure.

[Jennifer & Kai]

I bought my daughter the Thundershirt for her Australian Shepherd who has trouble riding in a car and she says it works great on her.  I would think it is the same concept as the Anxiety Wrap...reminds me of how we swaddle babies. Good Luck...

[Kyoko]

We have a discussion about this in "Doodle Anxiety, Behavior and mental Health Issue" Group.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/mentalhealth/forum/topics/thunder...

[shelly]

Sorry, but we're a "no".. doesn't really help Tori at all!  So sad because I had such high hopes for this... we got the Thunder shirt and you can return it if it doesn't work.. just never did - maybe holding on to 'hope'

[Lauria Orr]

The "thundershirt" does work for our Melody, and for my sister's dog,who she believes may have come from a puppy mill.  Her dog would be so anxious that he would vomit in the car every time.  There are no issues with that at all now with the shirt.  He still does get nervous around people and is slow to warm up. My Melody's response is not as dramatic.  It definitely helps her when we go places, like Home Depot.  She is still shy when people come to the door.  My feeling is that it does help, but is not a cure all.

[Patti]

The Anxiety Wrap appears to be a different fabric than the Thunder Shirt.  I think it snugs tighter and it is also breathable fabric. Very light weight.

 

Thank you all for the input.  Makes us very hopeful.  I think it is well worth the $35.00 try.  We hate to see Willow suffer so much when out and about town, and if there is anything we can do to help her, well, it well worth the investment.

[Kyoko]

I love Thundershirt. I think anything that wraps and swadle them tight will work.... I dont know about anxiety wrap, but thundershirt is money back garantee. Good luck!!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Patti,

Would love if you chronicled your sessoins with the trainer if you feel you would be willing to share.  There are a few of us here with dogs who suffer from Fight or Flight syndrome who so much need the support and help and infromation others are willing to share.

Please join me in the Anxiety Group. I also have a post in there about my first experience with Flight vs. Fight syndrome with my dog last summer.

It is always a work in progress. We have our ups and downs but the ups now are so great.

Hope you will,

Thanks Joanne

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/mentalhealth

 

Here is my old discussion.  I wrote a lot in those days but seem to slacked off.  We are back with training for the summe.  Today someone reached out and petted her when I had my eyes off the greeting for one second ( MY FAULT) but she did okay.  Shocked.  Yes it has taken months but ... you get there. Never perfect, but you get there. 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/mentalhealth/forum/topics/flight-...

 

 

 

[Patti]

Quote from Willow's trainer. Just thought I would share this info.

 

"The Anxiety Wrap is the original (and as far as I'm concerned better) product. 

Feedback on the Thunder Shirt is that it works fairly well, but is made of heavier material and can be uncomfortably hot for the dog. 
On the plus side, Thunder Shirt wraps around the dog and is held on with velcro closures, which is convenient for the person using it.
On the negative side, I've heard the velcro stops working well after some time, 
and if the dog is at all sensitive to sounds, the velcro "ripping" sound is problematic.
Other trainers with whom I am in contact report it works less well than the advertising says.

Anxiety Wrap is a light weight, breathable material, and I have personally seen it work wonders
with at least 10 dogs. In fact, I just did a first visit with new clients yesterday and tried it on their 
recently rescued 6-year-old German Shepherd. The dog is extremely anxious, though lovely and well trained. 
After more than an hour working with them I suggested we try the wrap.
Within 15 minutes of putting it on, she had calmed noticeably."

[Lauria Orr]

I would be curious to see the anxiety wrap. I don't think of the Thundershirt as a heavy material at all, and is very easy to use. The Velcro has been fine and we have never had a problem. I wondered if Melody would react to the Velcro. I would love to see the other and compare effectiveness. It sounds like they are both based on Temple Grandin's "swaddling" discovery, and for some animals is very effective.  I like the money back guarantee. It sounds like the anxiety wrap is good....I say whatever works!

[Patti]

We got our Anxiety Wrap today... Wish us luck, I'll keep you updated on how it goes.

[Kyoko]

Oh. great!! keep us updated.