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, which relaxes the nervous system and decreases the flight or fight response. With that in mind, dog anxiety vests can come in handy in many scenarios—not just on the Fourth of July or when a storm is rolling in. If you know that your dog gets antsier at night, try seeing how they fare with an anxiety vest before bed; if they feel anxious around kids, consider testing an anxiety vest in that situation to determine how it affects their mood and demeanor.
If you see the vest slipping around over your dog’s coat when they’re in motion, go ahead and tighten it up a bit. “On the other hand, if your dog is showing signs of discomfort, such as yelping, howling, or trembling, you should loosen it up to a more comfortable fitting," Dr. Butzer says. In the event that your dog does seem uneasy while wearing his or her new coat, Dr. Nelson says you should remove it immediately, as it can make their anxiety worse. That said, ittake some getting used to, so if your dog doesn’t love clothes or harnesses to begin with, it might just take some time for them to warm up to the idea.
One way to help them do so is by creating a positive association with the garment. For example, my dog Cash doesn’t like harnesses or anything that feels like clothes, however, since he now knows it's associated with treats and walks, he accepts it. The same is true of his dog anxiety vest. On the other end of the spectrum, if the vest is only put on when you’re leaving the house that may create a negative association, Nelson points out.
Once you’re certain that your pup is comfortable in their new vest, it’s totally acceptable to let them wear it for hours at a time, both vets assure us. To ensure your dog is as comfortable as possible, Nelson and Butzer agree that it’s best to take it off at least once or twice a day, or every three to four hours, to check for any signs of irritation.
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