The Verdict is Still Out on the Thundershirt

We Storm-Tested the Thundershirt This Week and it Looks Promising (But I am not ABSOLUTELY sure)

I bought Plato's Thundershirt (http://www.thundershirt.com/) because thunderstorms scare him so much and I don't want to drug him on days that thunderstorms are predicted.  The theory of giving the dog a snug hug to calm his nervous system sounds like it should work.  So, I bought the Thundershirt thinking it was definitely worth a try.  A thunderstorm happened the day after the Thundershirt purchase and we got a chance to try it out.

It was a fairly loud early afternoon thunderstorm and I didn't see any lightning, so the shirt hasn't been field tested for lightning yet.  I heard several thundering booms and  I went to check on Plato, who was already wearing his Thundershirt in anticipation of the storm.  I was thrilled to find him sleeping.  Wow!  Victory!  I said to myself as I tiptoed out of the room.  Maybe 5 minutes later, Plato came rushing in looking for me, panting hard and trembling.  The good news is that he sat down with me and didn't shake as hard as usual and he soon settled down.  Based on that limited one daytime thunderstorm field test, I guardedly conclude that the Thundershirt works.  I figure the real test comes with a loud thunder and lightning storm in the middle of the night.  If he is calm through that, I will be absolutely sure that the Thundershirt works great!  I will report back.