Instructions
Thundershirt SizingMeasure "Chest Size" as illustrated by red arrow belowThundershirt comes in seven different sizes XX-Large, X-Large, Large, Medium, Small, X-Small, and XX-Small. See the table to find the right size for your dog. Like people, dogs come in many different shapes and sizes, so if your dog has unusual proportions, you may need to go up or down a size versus the "standard" measurements. But the Thundershirt is designed to be very adjustable to accommodate different dog shapes and still be easy to put on.Size ChestSize WeightXX-Small 9"-13.5"< 12 lbs.X-Small 13"-18"10-18 lbs.Small 16"-23"15-25 lbs.Medium 18"-26"20-50 lbs.Large 24"-32"40-70 lbs.X-Large 31"-40"60-110 lbs.XX-Large 38"-50"> 110 lbs.1. Perform the "Initial Fitting and Conditioning" as described below:2. When an anxiety trigger is likely or already present, slip the thundershirt onto your dog. Observe the results. Many dogs need no further treatment for many anxiety types. Are you satisfied with the improvement you see? If not, proceed to step 3 below.3. (Not required in many cases) If your dog's anxiety still needs additional treatment, we recommend integrating Thundershirt into a training program.Initial Fitting and Conditioning:1. Before putting Thundershirt on your dog for the first time, offer a small food treat to your dog using the folded Thundershirt as a "plate". Dogs typically become more comfortable and trusting of something that "brings" them food or anything that they associate with food. So this is an easy little trick to quickly create a positive association with Thundershirt for your dog.2. Next, simply follow the "Fitting Instructions on the other side of this sheet. Leave Thundershirt on for 5-10 Minutes.Following these simple instrucitons allow you to learn exactly how to use Thundershirt while the dog is calm and halps avoid the risk that she might begin to associate Thundershirt with what bothers her. It can also be beneficial to put Thundershirt on every 4-8 weeks in the absence of anxiety. To further strengthen positive associations with Thundershirt, provide a treat to your dog each time right after you put it on. Most Thundershirt dog owners report that their dogs really enjoy wearing their Thundershirts, and many dogs even go on their own to where their Thundershirts are stored when a storm approaches or some other anxiety trigger happens!1. Place the Thundershirt on your dog's back and wrap the Short Flap under the torso.2. Wrap the Long Flap under the torso and secure with fasteners onto the Short Flap. Make a confortable, snug fit.3. Wrap the Top Flap down onto the Long Flap and secure with fasteners. Adjust to improve the snug fit and keep Thundershirts securely in place.4. Wrap the Chest Straps around the front of the dog and secure with fasteners.
