What's all this talk of thundershirts?

[Imsosorryalan]

Just googled what this is as never heard of it!! Does anyone use one? Is it any good?

Could just be what Alandog needs for her fear aggression....

[Floralnomad]

I don't use a thunder shirt but my dog is definitely better when meeting other dogs on walks when he has his jumper on . I have no idea whether its psychological on my part or that he's so embarrassed about wearing a jumper that he doesn't want to draw attention to himself . BTW he hasn't got a fear aggression problem he just gets really excited about other dogs when he's on his lead , when he's off lead he ignores them completely .

[Imsosorryalan]

So I could save myself £30 and just put her in a snug jumper?

[Floralnomad]

My jumper cost more than that ,but probably yes !

[NeverWinsMNComps]

Just got one for my dog--I'll let you know how it works out.

The idea behind it seems sound...

[babysaurus]

My neighbour used one on her dog and says it did appear to make him a bit calmer (bonfire night he normally hides, shaking and wee'ing, with the Thundervest he just hid.) No personal experience though.
BTW if your dog is a bit nervous, perhaps try the doggie equivalent of Feliway....? It worked wonders for my cats!