These are a great training tool for dogs that are reactive. I've been using this when transporting my two Dobermans in the car. When they are together, they feed off of one another and will be reactive towards a person who comes near the car, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. The calming caps seem to take the edge off of them and they ride quietly. I've also recommended them for people having issues walking reactive dogs. It makes a difference in that the dog stays calmer and is able to focus on the handler. The best thing is that this is not an adversive and you're not forcing or punishing your dog for the behavior. You will most likely need to acclimate them to having the cap on their head. My dogs did try to rub them off initially, but we keep on rewarding them and telling them how wonderful they are. They're getting much more comfortable with them now and have ridden in the car for about an hour while wearing them.
Product information
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ThunderWorks |
| ASIN | B0083GDUJ6 |
| Item model number | TH00157 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | May 15, 2012 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.99 x 5.12 x 1.18 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 5 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Thundershirt |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats, dogs |
| Directions | For pet use only |
| Size | Extra Small |
| Material | Fabric |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Care Instructions | Machine Wash |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | ThunderWorks |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds, Small Breeds |
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A miracle for us!
My dog (shepherd/lab) mix suffers from compulsive behavior and aggression anxiety. His triggers are (among others) light reflections. I adopted him as a baby and he is now 5 years old. Life has been challenging and despite medication and lots and lots of professional training, shadows and light reflections drive him crazy. Not sure why I didn't try this cap earlier, maybe I just didn't believe it would help any. I am amazed! We took about 2 weeks to get him used to it, literally started with just touching the cap and treating and moved up to just minutes to wear. He is now fully used to it and wears it comfortably for hours. I use it mainly in the house in the evening hours to keep him calm when the lights are on and shadows are everywhere. The second he has it on, he goes to bed and falls asleep. This has never happened in 5 years. He either needed constant distraction or crating to calm him down. He can now sleep in the same room where I watch TV and falls asleep. I wanted to share this experience with any other dog parents who have been through similar situations. Just to add: No tool or medication will eliminate the need for proper training. But if you do training professionally, use distraction as well as physical and mental exercise and you still have trouble, this is a true helper!
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This thing is a GAME CHANGER! My golden retriever goes absolutely beserk every time she sees another dog, I dreaded every walk with her. I had her wear this cap for just a minute or two at a time for several days at first to get her acclimated to it. We just now completed our first actual walk with her wearing it, and what a night and day difference. She did attempt to gently paw it off of her face a couple times, but by the end of the walk she was totally unbothered. No crazy barking or lunging! I wish I’d gotten this cap for her sooner. I will say, the part that sits around her snout, while not overly tight, did seem to bother her a bit. So I cut that elastic out and just put a little stitch in it where it fit nicely but not tight around her snout, and she seemed to prefer that much better than the elastic. We got a couple strange looks, but this thing is worth every penny and some.
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