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A brief explanation of how it works. The Anxiety Wrap is a wrap that
applies slight pressure or maintained pressure across a wide area of the body, stimulating the body's
receptors to aid in the transmission of different sensations to different parts
of the brain. When the animal receives this new information, it's awareness
& focus can change, resulting in the animal "letting go" of the
old sensation and modifying its behavior.
Perhaps it may best be understood by using the example of Temple Grandin's
"Hug Box" (Temple is autistic) to calm over-stimulated nerves.
While the principle behind her Hug Box is to apply deep pressure, and the
Anxiety Wrap applies lighter pressure, the result appears to be much the same --
overstimulated nerves become calm. An animal that previously paced, panted and
hid during thunderstorms, now can get through the storms in a much calmer state
when wearing the Anxiety Wrap. We've even had clients report back to us
that their dogs now sleeps peacefully through storms. Also Candace B.
Pert, Ph.D wrote in her book Molecules of Emotion that "the body and mind
are not separate and one can not be treated without the other." Her
research showed that "the body can and must be healed through the mind, and
the mind can and must be healed through the body."
It is on these principles we came to development the Anxiety Wrap. We've seen
much success with its use and look forward to its future.
If your dog or cat suffers from thunderstorm fears, an issue where the Anxiety Wrap works alone. Other behavior problems may need to be in conjunction with gentle training methods such as, hyperactivity, sensitivity to touch, needless barking, travel issues, destructive digging, grooming issues, training issues, fear-based aggression, or needing help in human and/or animal socialization.
Often times the response is within a few minutes, animals, like people, are individuals. So while one dog may respond immediately to wearing the Anxiety Wrap, it may take another dog a few to several times of wearing the wrap before you notice a change.
The Anxiety Wrap works very well to help end or lessen thunderstorm fear. At the first sign of your dog or cat telling you a storm is approaching put their Anxiety Wrap on and if possible stroke his ears. Stroking the ears can aid in helping to calm and relax them. Once your dog's storm related symptoms reduce you may choose (as others have) to use the Anxiety Wrap when a storm is predicted and you're not going to be home. Simply put the Anxiety Wrap on the animal before leaving. Many dogs now sleep peacefully through thunderstorms and only need to wear The Anxiety Wrap occasionally to reinforce this new-found sense of calmness. NOTE: The Anxiety Wrap will need to be worn periodically with no storm present to prevent the Wrap from being a associated with a storm. I.e. leash ='s walk or click ='s treat.
Yes, it may help your cat feel more secure and gain confidence. Please call us to get the right size for your cat. And since cats are generally more sensitive to things on their body than dogs, you may notice your cat will not want to move at first. Or he/she will walk in a slow, awkward fashion. This is common. Give your cat some time wearing the Anxiety Wrap, and talk soothingly to it. You may find it beneficial to feed treats while first introducing the Anxiety Wrap to you cat. After a few wearings you should notice your cat becoming more and more comfortable.
Yes, dogs who tend to bark/vocalize a lot will often become quiet or decrease their barking while wearing The Anxiety Wrap giving you the opportunity to reward this new quiet behavior with praise and tasty treats.
Yes, some dogs will stop jumping immediately but be sure to praise and treat the new behavior. We also suggest using The Anxiety Wrap in conjunction with your training exercises. A qualified dog trainer who uses gentle positive reinforcement training methods can help you teach your dog what to do instead of jumping up. The Anxiety Wrap will help your dog calm down and improve his focus when he's learning new behaviors.
Calming the dog allows him to redirect his focus. Doing so often ends the destructive chewing or digging. The new desired behavior should always be rewarded! Tasty treats, praise and interesting things to do will go a long way to reinforce his new behavior.
Yes! On a hot day or if your dog is likely to become too warm due to the exercise, be sure to wet the wrap before you start, and keep it damp it if it dries out during your run. Keeping it damp will help keep your dog cool.
Yes, the Anxiety Wrap coupled with gentle training methods often speeds up the learning process because the dog remains calm allowing him to focus on the behavior your teaching. Always remember, if it's too hot or if your dog is involved in an activity that might cause him to overheat, wet the wrap before you start, and keep it damp if it dries out during your dog's activity. Keeping it damp will help keep your dog remain cool and comfortable.
We have not experienced the Anxiety Wrap losing its effectiveness when used properly. One important thing to note is to let your dog/cat wear The Anxiety Wrap periodically during its daily routine. If you only use The Anxiety Wrap when a storm approaches, or when you're about to do your training exercises, the dog will associate The Wrap with this specific event. By allowing the animal to wear it occasionally you won't lock the dog into a pre-set behavior.
This depends on the behavior you're wanting to modify. Some animals start out wearing the Anxiety Wrap for a few minutes while others wear it for hours. Again it depends on your animal and the behavior your dealing with. Rewarding your animal with praise and tasty treats will aid in speeding up the process of modifying the behavior. We offer support by emailing us at sus@anxietywrap.com
Purchase the Anxiety Wrap online through our website or check with your local pet store, if it's not there, ask for it by name. Also at www.sitstay.com and catalogs such as Source Menagerie and KV Vet Supply to name a few.
Often a dog will become so
calm you may think he doesn't need that walk or play time, he does! An
Anxiety Wrap will NOT replace the need for proper exercise. It is
not a "quick fix" for every behavior problem. It
doesn't replace veterinary care.
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Will my dog or cat like to wear the Anxiety Wrap?
Most willingly step into it while others may turn and appear not to want it on.
We do not know exactly why this is, but suggest that treats are used to create a
positive association between the Anxiety Wrap and a tasty treat. Even if you pet
doesn't appear to want to wear the Anxiety Wrap the effects appear to be the
same, it helps calm the pet.
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