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megansmomma · 05-13-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Good luck!!

I meant to also post an update. Cooper is scared of the lawnmowever. But, not with his thundershirt!

That's great! Now Cooper can help cut the grass for his treat allowance. The kids have to help out with household chores

So here's my update~two nights in a row we have small boomers and lightening. The air conditioning was on so that always helped but this time he didn't get nervous at all. Time will tell when we have a storm and the windows are all open.

AllDogBoots · 05-13-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I'm going to wait until June to place our order for the Thundershirt. We are going away July 1-4 in Gettysburg for 4th of July so I want to order it close enough to that date where it's still possible to return it IF it doesn't work. I'm thinking it will, but just want to be sure of course.

Fireworks REALLY stressed him out last year.

I wish I could order it ahead of time but I don't really know anywhere where fireworks will be going off until then... lol. So I really have no way of testing it.

Maybe by then you'll know which size to get

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Originally Posted by Kirby

Okay I must admit, I had my doubts, but now I believe this thing does make a difference. We had boomers (t-storms) two nights in a row. While Sydney still went under the bed, she didn't shake and pace like she normally did. She also didn't sweat the small rumbles, as she normally would have in the past. The house-rattling ones still got her under the bed, though. I also give her treats when it thunders, which helps. Sydney is just under 7 lbs. I ordered her the xxs and it's perfect. I ordered through Amazon, got free Prime 2-day shipping and it actually came the next day. I recommend it. It's worth a try.

Glad to hear! I guess it just works differently for each dog. Any bit of added confidence for them helps.

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

That's great! Now Cooper can help cut the grass for his treat allowance. The kids have to help out with household chores

So here's my update~two nights in a row we have small boomers and lightening. The air conditioning was on so that always helped but this time he didn't get nervous at all. Time will tell when we have a storm and the windows are all open.

At this point, Cooper pretty much pays me. He runs the household.

Shut the windows?

Connie · 05-14-2011, 09:17 AM

I want to order a thundershirt for Maddie and Libby. They aren't afraid of thunder, but get so stressed out when taking out of town trips in the car. Maddie has a 13.5" chest and Libby is 13, and they are both 12" long. I am thinking the X-small for both of them, but thought I'd get opinions before ordering. Thanks so much for your help!

AllDogBoots · 05-14-2011, 09:38 AM

Connie, how much do they weigh? 13" is at the low end of xs and I wonder if it might be too big. They need to fit very snug. Cooper has about a 17" chest and even though size small could accommodate that it was much too big.

Schooby · 05-14-2011, 11:19 AM

It's here!!!! I wish I would have gotten it yesterday, we had bad storms from 8pm until after midnight! Not sure when it'll storm again, but so happy to have it. The xsmall fits great, with room to spare too

Here are some pics of Chase in his new shirt!

Britster · 05-14-2011, 11:23 AM

Chase looks adorable! Remind me again -- how big is Chase?

Schooby · 05-14-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Chase looks adorable! Remind me again -- how big is Chase?

Thanks Brit

he's about 17" around and 14ish lbs.

AllDogBoots · 05-14-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Schooby

It's here!!!! I wish I would have gotten it yesterday, we had bad storms from 8pm until after midnight! Not sure when it'll storm again, but so happy to have it. The xsmall fits great, with room to spare too

Here are some pics of Chase in his new shirt!

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

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Originally Posted by Britster

Chase looks adorable! Remind me again -- how big is Chase?

LOL. Jackson is really hard to size.

katy-yorkie · 05-14-2011, 12:23 PM

I bought the Thunder Shirt from a local store last night. For me, it is a miracle shirt. We put the shirt on Buster in the store and he was immediately calm. He was like a normal dog, sat in my arms, while I walked around the store. The best part? was when we got in the car to go home. He did not lick the inside of the car, he did not pant, he did not yelp, he did not try to run around the car like a wild man. I could not believe it. He was still calm after we got home and I took the shirt off. I took him in the car again today, same thing. He looked out the window for a while, then went to sleep. No panting, no licking, no spazing. He has been taking Anxitane for about eight months with little success. The vet said my other option would be Amitriptlyne, I said no thanks. He is still a spaz at home, barks and yips at the vaccum, broom, almost anything, but maybe that will get better. He has only worn the shirt two times and both times were in the car. He is still recuperating from knee surgery, so he was in the stroller this morning while the three girls walked and he didnt seem to mind. He wasn't panting, trying to jump out, etc. He is not bothered by fireworks, thunder or loud noise so I did not know if the shirt would work for him. All I can say is, Unbelieveable.

katy-yorkie · 05-14-2011, 12:26 PM

I bought the xxsmall for Buster. He is 5 lbs and his girth is 12".

wemple2 · 05-14-2011, 03:26 PM

Okay, I did it...I ordered the thundershirt for Winston. I can't wait to see if it helps him endure a storm. Time will tell, I have heard about this shirt in the past but I've been so skeptical, but you all have had pretty good luck with it and decided it was worth a try. I'm hoping for the best, fingers crossed.

Connie · 05-14-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Connie, how much do they weigh? 13" is at the low end of xs and I wonder if it might be too big. They need to fit very snug. Cooper has about a 17" chest and even though size small could accommodate that it was much too big.

Hi Karen! Maddie is 7 pounds and Libby is 6. Do you think I should get the XX Small? Thank you for your help!

Pinkb · 05-14-2011, 04:12 PM

Roxie has a 13.5" chest and weighs around 7 lbs. She has just turned 1 year old (should she be done growing?). I am torn between ordering the xxs and xs too. Any suggestions?

AllDogBoots · 05-14-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie

Hi Karen! Maddie is 7 pounds and Libby is 6. Do you think I should get the XX Small? Thank you for your help!

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Roxie has a 13.5" chest and weighs around 7 lbs. She has just turned 1 year old (should she be done growing?). I am torn between ordering the xxs and xs too. Any suggestions?

Oh dear. I don't know

katy-yorkie · 05-14-2011, 05:59 PM

Buster is 5 lbs with a 12" girth. Maggie is about 7 lbs with a 13.5" girth. I think the xxsmall is too small for her. BUT, don't go on what I say. She is very short and stocky.

Test 3, with the Thunder Shirt. We went to PetsMart this evening about an hour before they closed, Buster was a perfect angel. When he walked he did not pull, when an adult wanted to pet him, he let them pet him. He usually walks up to them then jumps back like he was shot. He was not stressed on the way there or on the way back in the car, no licking, no panting, no pacing. I think it was money well spent for us.

05-14-2011, 09:17 AM	#108
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I want to order a thundershirt for Maddie and Libby. They aren't afraid of thunder, but get so stressed out when taking out of town trips in the car. Maddie has a 13.5" chest and Libby is 13, and they are both 12" long. I am thinking the X-small for both of them, but thought I'd get opinions before ordering. Thanks so much for your help! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

05-14-2011, 09:38 AM	#109
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Connie, how much do they weigh? 13" is at the low end of xs and I wonder if it might be too big. They need to fit very snug. Cooper has about a 17" chest and even though size small could accommodate that it was much too big. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

05-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#111
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Chase looks adorable! Remind me again -- how big is Chase? __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-14-2011, 12:23 PM	#114
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	I bought the Thunder Shirt from a local store last night. For me, it is a miracle shirt. We put the shirt on Buster in the store and he was immediately calm. He was like a normal dog, sat in my arms, while I walked around the store. The best part? was when we got in the car to go home. He did not lick the inside of the car, he did not pant, he did not yelp, he did not try to run around the car like a wild man. I could not believe it. He was still calm after we got home and I took the shirt off. I took him in the car again today, same thing. He looked out the window for a while, then went to sleep. No panting, no licking, no spazing. He has been taking Anxitane for about eight months with little success. The vet said my other option would be Amitriptlyne, I said no thanks. He is still a spaz at home, barks and yips at the vaccum, broom, almost anything, but maybe that will get better. He has only worn the shirt two times and both times were in the car. He is still recuperating from knee surgery, so he was in the stroller this morning while the three girls walked and he didnt seem to mind. He wasn't panting, trying to jump out, etc. He is not bothered by fireworks, thunder or loud noise so I did not know if the shirt would work for him. All I can say is, Unbelieveable. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

05-14-2011, 12:26 PM	#115
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	I bought the xxsmall for Buster. He is 5 lbs and his girth is 12". __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

05-14-2011, 03:26 PM	#116
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Okay, I did it...I ordered the thundershirt for Winston. I can't wait to see if it helps him endure a storm. Time will tell, I have heard about this shirt in the past but I've been so skeptical, but you all have had pretty good luck with it and decided it was worth a try. I'm hoping for the best, fingers crossed. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-14-2011, 04:12 PM	#118
Pinkb YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 284	Roxie has a 13.5" chest and weighs around 7 lbs. She has just turned 1 year old (should she be done growing?). I am torn between ordering the xxs and xs too. Any suggestions?

05-14-2011, 05:59 PM	#120
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	Buster is 5 lbs with a 12" girth. Maggie is about 7 lbs with a 13.5" girth. I think the xxsmall is too small for her. BUT, don't go on what I say. She is very short and stocky. Test 3, with the Thunder Shirt. We went to PetsMart this evening about an hour before they closed, Buster was a perfect angel. When he walked he did not pull, when an adult wanted to pet him, he let them pet him. He usually walks up to them then jumps back like he was shot. He was not stressed on the way there or on the way back in the car, no licking, no panting, no pacing. I think it was money well spent for us. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie