02/11/2025
A simple half wrap or figure-8 wrap using a soft bandage, scarf, or Thundershirt can help your dog feel more secure and calm by giving gentle, reassuring pressure 💕
The figure 8 wrap for dog anxiety works by applying gentle, constant pressure to the dog's torso, which acts as a calming "hug" and stimulates the release of endorphins, or natural calming chemicals, in the brain. This deep pressure stimulation is a technique used in both animals and humans (similar to swaddling an infant or using a weighted blanket) to help soothe the nervous system and reduce stress responses to triggers like fireworks.
Try it before the noise of fireworks, storms or the Christmas shenanigans begin, to help them settle safely no matter what the trigger 🐶✨
