Thunderstorms and Canine Calm

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

The Canine Calm (similar to the Travel Calm in Nancie & Gracie Doodle's blog Anxiety and Car Sickness") that I ordered came last week.  Haley had his first chance to try it out on his thunderstorm anxiety yesterday. We had thunderstorms all around us in the afternoon and evenng.  I applied the Canine Calm and it seemd to help him quite a bit.  The only time he had a reaction to the thunder (except for lifting his head up off the floor or his pillow) was when one clap of thunder occurred extremely clost to the house; close enought to make the house shake big time!  Then Haley crawled up in HD's lap at the kitchen table.  When he got down he just went back to sleep.  I did apply it to him three times over about a seven hour period of time.

I haven't had a chance to try it out on his car anxiety yet.  Will post again when I find out if Canine Calm helps Haley with his car problems.  (He love to ride and doesn't get sick just lunges at oncoming cars on two laned roads.)

[F, Calla & Luca]

Good news.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Dreamydoodles - Yes, I have known about the thundershirt for quite some time and it is under consideration.  I thought I would try the "herbal" route  first to see if it helps.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

That is good to hear that the products are working.  I am curious to know how it works in cars for the Doodles who get car sick.  Luckily for me, I don't have any issues with Gracie Doodle but feel for people who do.  That is why I am curious.  It is always nice to be able to help people and give them references when possible.  Keep us posted!

[Dreamydoodles Northwest]

Have you ever heard of the the thundershirt for dogs? It's based on the same concept of Temple Grandin's hug machine.

They even used a doodle for the picture! LOL

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Good to hear that it worked for that! Poor baby! Would love to hear about the car experience with it!