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Britster · 05-14-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

He's so cute!!! I hope it rains soon

LOL. Jackson is really hard to size.

Lol, I just hate the act of shipping back and returning it, so I'd rather get the right size.

Definitely going with the small. I just don't think my 16'lber will fit right in the x-small with his muscular chest. lol

lmperez · 05-14-2011, 08:42 PM

I was wondering if this would work on a yorkie that has cerebellar hyperplasia. SHe has intention tremors. I wonder if it would calm her down enough to gain a little more functional motor control. She is only 2.5 lbs and her chest is 10". Do you think that a xxsmall would even fit?

Maximo · 05-19-2011, 12:32 PM

We are on our 7th straight day of thunderstorms and poor Teddy is shaking like a leaf. I ordered the Thundershirt for him yesterday and I am eager to give it a try. Hope it will bring him some relief.

AllDogBoots · 05-19-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

We are on our 7th straight day of thunderstorms and poor Teddy is shaking like a leaf. I ordered the Thundershirt for him yesterday and I am eager to give it a try. Hope it will bring him some relief.

I hope it works out for Teddy. I'm glad you bought one.

salazark · 05-19-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lmperez

I was wondering if this would work on a yorkie that has cerebellar hyperplasia. SHe has intention tremors. I wonder if it would calm her down enough to gain a little more functional motor control. She is only 2.5 lbs and her chest is 10". Do you think that a xxsmall would even fit?

That's a tough one. Beemer is about 3 1/2 and it fits him but I'd say he's on the small end for it. It also fits Sadie who is 5 pounds. I don't have his chest measurement but I'll check when I get home.

lmperez · 05-19-2011, 06:00 PM

I am having a heck of a time contacting the company for more info. They did e-mail a reply but it was not very helpful as they refered me to another portion of their website that did not answer my question.

AllDogBoots · 05-19-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lmperez

I am having a heck of a time contacting the company for more info. They did e-mail a reply but it was not very helpful as they refered me to another portion of their website that did not answer my question.

I'm not sure what website you are on but I did notice that on thundershirt.com they have a phone number listed as well as live chat. Maybe try tomorrow?

lmperez · 05-19-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm not sure what website you are on but I did notice that on thundershirt.com they have a phone number listed as well as live chat. Maybe try tomorrow?

Thanks. I will look at that website to see if it is the same one. Nad I tried calling today for about 2 hrs with no luck. It took them 6 days to reply to my e-mail. I am not sure they will really know the answer. I am hoping that this might help my little one, anything to help with her quality of life.

wemple2 · 05-21-2011, 03:45 PM

It arrived, the thundershirt I ordered for Winston is here. It fits him well and he didn't seem to mind having it on, I was a little worried about this because he's a nudist...never wears clothes. We haven't had a storm yet, but I'm ready for it...gosh I hope this works!

AllDogBoots · 05-23-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

It arrived, the thundershirt I ordered for Winston is here. It fits him well and he didn't seem to mind having it on, I was a little worried about this because he's a nudist...never wears clothes. We haven't had a storm yet, but I'm ready for it...gosh I hope this works!

I can't wait until you have a storm!

Ahmzz · 05-23-2011, 12:49 PM

The thundershirt is great for more than thunder! Madison always gets car sick and it's a miracle we took an hour and a half drive to grampa's house and she was fine! She also doesn't do well in puppy K because she's too distracted with the surroundings so we're forced to just observe the training by watching the other dogs while Madison just sits like a log. We put the shirt on for her first day of puppy K 2 and the trainer was even using Madison as an example for the class! The shirt is a MIRACLE

Maximo · 05-27-2011, 02:51 PM

The Thundershirt works for Teddy!

We are having severe storms right now. Our table umbrella and heavy metal table were thrown to the other side of the deck. Umbrella smashed. Tree branches everywhere.

Teddy isn't completely relaxed, but he isn't panicked and shaking violently. I don't have to worry that he will stress to the point of making himself sick. This is amazing considering the spectacle on the deck.

wemple2 · 05-29-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I can't wait until you have a storm!

Okay, we have had a few days of off and on storms...the thundershirt seems to calm him down a little but I can't say it's a miracle. He still pants, shakes and wanders. Oh well, I guess it's better then nothing, I was really hoping for that miracle!

T-Rox · 05-30-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I was actually scared of some of the BOOMS tonight and visualized myself in a Thundershirt

This crossed my mind too. I want a wearable hug!! hahah I can't wait to get one. I hope for Roxy's sake I get to post some good reviews. I'm actually really excited for this.

AllDogBoots · 06-02-2011, 07:24 PM

This Thundershirt rocks! I had to run to the post office a few days ago and it was thundering out. I hate to leave Cooper at home during a storm but I had no choice. I put the Thundershirt on him and kissed him goodbye. 20 minutes later when I got home I was shocked to find Cooper in a room other than the living room. Usually when I arrive home, he's sitting very still on the living room couch waiting and shaking with excitement (or nerves)? This time he sat, cool as a cucumber on the sofa in a back room. He didn't really even care I was home. I was so surprised and realized that he must have anxiety when I'm not around.

Cooper is also very sensitive to serious human conversations. Whenever my partner and I have a conversation or debate he gets upset and crawls off into a corner and shakes. We aren't even raising our voices at all. Well, I figured "what the heck" let me put the Thundershirt on him. So I did and he sat right between us without a worry in the world.

The shirt may not work for all dogs. In fact, it does nothing for Max. But for my little Coop Dog, this thing is amazing.

05-19-2011, 12:32 PM	#123
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	We are on our 7th straight day of thunderstorms and poor Teddy is shaking like a leaf. I ordered the Thundershirt for him yesterday and I am eager to give it a try. Hope it will bring him some relief. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-21-2011, 03:45 PM	#129
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	It arrived, the thundershirt I ordered for Winston is here. It fits him well and he didn't seem to mind having it on, I was a little worried about this because he's a nudist...never wears clothes. We haven't had a storm yet, but I'm ready for it...gosh I hope this works! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-27-2011, 02:51 PM	#132
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	The Thundershirt works for Teddy! We are having severe storms right now. Our table umbrella and heavy metal table were thrown to the other side of the deck. Umbrella smashed. Tree branches everywhere. Teddy isn't completely relaxed, but he isn't panicked and shaking violently. I don't have to worry that he will stress to the point of making himself sick. This is amazing considering the spectacle on the deck. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

06-02-2011, 07:24 PM	#135
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Another Great Update This Thundershirt rocks! I had to run to the post office a few days ago and it was thundering out. I hate to leave Cooper at home during a storm but I had no choice. I put the Thundershirt on him and kissed him goodbye. 20 minutes later when I got home I was shocked to find Cooper in a room other than the living room. Usually when I arrive home, he's sitting very still on the living room couch waiting and shaking with excitement (or nerves)? This time he sat, cool as a cucumber on the sofa in a back room. He didn't really even care I was home. I was so surprised and realized that he must have anxiety when I'm not around. Cooper is also very sensitive to serious human conversations. Whenever my partner and I have a conversation or debate he gets upset and crawls off into a corner and shakes. We aren't even raising our voices at all. Well, I figured "what the heck" let me put the Thundershirt on him. So I did and he sat right between us without a worry in the world. The shirt may not work for all dogs. In fact, it does nothing for Max. But for my little Coop Dog, this thing is amazing. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

05-14-2011, 08:42 PM	#122
lmperez YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 600	I was wondering if this would work on a yorkie that has cerebellar hyperplasia. SHe has intention tremors. I wonder if it would calm her down enough to gain a little more functional motor control. She is only 2.5 lbs and her chest is 10". Do you think that a xxsmall would even fit?

05-19-2011, 06:00 PM	#126
lmperez YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 600	I am having a heck of a time contacting the company for more info. They did e-mail a reply but it was not very helpful as they refered me to another portion of their website that did not answer my question.

05-23-2011, 12:49 PM	#131
Ahmzz Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 73	The thundershirt is great for more than thunder! Madison always gets car sick and it's a miracle we took an hour and a half drive to grampa's house and she was fine! She also doesn't do well in puppy K because she's too distracted with the surroundings so we're forced to just observe the training by watching the other dogs while Madison just sits like a log. We put the shirt on for her first day of puppy K 2 and the trainer was even using Madison as an example for the class! The shirt is a MIRACLE