Will this bother my new puppy?
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I haven't been able to use it because it is not equipped for US electrical outlet.
675104
I've never seen it bother my dogs but I don't think it's listed as "no tear"
389939
It "may" if the excited is strictly an anxiety issue. Most of the time that is a behavior issue that needs specific training methods to improve (yes, I am a dog trainer). I do prefer the ThunderShirt style over this AKC brand style (I have tried both of them). It wraps different and is a little sturdier of a material, imo.
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I currently am using it for a puppy mill rescue that has no physical issues but cannot be touched due to anxiety. After two days of her wearing it I already see a SLIGHT improvement when I approach her and also she seems to be more relaxed when resting. She usually sleeps curled up in a tight little ball and with the collar on she stretches out. When I approach her to pet her she usually looks at me like an axe murderer and pulls back, but with the collar on she just stays still and lets me pet her. So minor improvement in her anxiety level. I have had her for a year and this is the first improvement I have seen. I plan to replace it every month for at least 6 months. I currently am using it for a puppy mill rescue that has no physical issues but cannot be touched due to anxiety. After two days of her wearing it I already see a SLIGHT improvement when I approach her and also she seems to be more relaxed when resting. She usually sleeps curled up in a tight little ball and with the collar on she stretches out. When I approach her to pet her she usually looks at me like an axe murderer and pulls back, but with the collar on she just stays still and lets me pet her. So minor improvement in her anxiety level. I have had her for a year and this is the first... » Read More I currently am using it for a puppy mill rescue that has no physical issues but cannot be touched due to anxiety. After two days of her wearing it I already see a SLIGHT improvement when I approach her and also she seems to be more relaxed when resting. She usually sleeps curled up in a tight little ball and with the collar on she stretches out. When I approach her to pet her she usually looks at me like an axe murderer and pulls back, but with the collar on she just stays still and lets me pet her. So minor improvement in her anxiety level. I have had her for a year and this is the first improvement I have seen. I plan to replace it every month for at least 6 months. « Show Less
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I got a small one for my 13 week old min pin.he fits in fine (perfect fit), but that was a week ago and he's grown fast. I left it at my mom's house so haven't put him in for a week, but think you'll be better off w/ a Med b/c Shih Tzu's have lot of fur? Plus my dog weighs less than 10 lbs still
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I only have one dog, but it does not stress out the dog that I do have so I doubt it would stress out other dogs. It is just a high pitched (I can't hear it) tone that gets the dog's attention. He will look at it and cock his head to the side, but it is enough of a distraction that each time he barks it stops him.
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YES! Now keep in mid we used a cheap, loud one prior to this so its all relative, but our dog is terrified of noise and this doesn't bother her.
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It might. It mimicks hormones that a mom dog releases that comfort her pups. So if the problem is that the dog is anxious or afraid, it may help. However, the dog may be conditioned to whine because it gets attention that way. Negative attention can be as much of a pay off as positive attention; especially if the dog is suffering from sepertation anxiety. Even if the attention is not consistent, it can be a great pay off for the behavior. I would get the spray from this brand and spray the crate, then be VERY consistent about not giving attention when the dog is in the crate. Good luck!
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not an issue but some dogs can be a little intimidated by the sound and moving water; give them time and I suspect they'll come around; good luck
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I don't. I would find them bulky and annoying. My puppy wouldn't think of biting me in anger. They're not a necessary part of the programme, though might assist someone with an unpredictable rescue dog.
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Can't say I know what a "puppy cut" is, but I do know that my Dane is comfortable on his. It hasnt been "Texas Hot" here since I got it, but I really don't foresee any issues. He is just way to comfortable!
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My dog is short-haired and very active, and the nail caps don't seem to bother or impede her in any way! I would imagine they would bother my other dog quite a bit, because he will not tolerate any contact with his paws. That's probably a better indicator of whether the caps would bother your dog.
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No they would not startle the puppy enough. You would perhaps consider "cowbells"
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Ours was never bothered by it in the first place. We are now trying the Dogwidgets vibration and shock collar and the initial results are encouraging. The vibration gets her attention better than the sound ever did.
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I would think so. Just don't be too over enthusiastic congratulating you dog if it uses the pad as it may get the wrong message. I scared mine into thinking he was doing the wrong thing! Thankfully he got over it.
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Not sure how to answer that. It is soft sided and an unhappy puppy could chew or claw thru it. But if you had a puppy that didn't chew things it would be fine. Depends on the little critter. My dogs have been fine but my daughter's dog chewed, scratched his way out.
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The sides are pretty sturdy, and will probably stand up to a little chewing, though not an all out assault. You might want to try to keep the puppy from getting hold of the drain plug on the side. If that got chewed up it would be a real problem.