June « 2013 « Dog Anxiety Blog

We love when ThunderShirt fans post fun videos of our products in action! This video that posted to YouTube.com last year has recently gone viral! In it, one “Scaredy cat” tries on his new ThunderShirt for the very first time, and immediately freezes, then flops. The cat’s owners try repeatedly to stand him back up, [...]

We’re thrilled that well-known and respected pet behavior and training expert, and Vetstreet.com contributor, Mikkel Becker is here to share her advice on how to best prevent and treat pet anxiety related to the upcoming 4th of July festivities! Take it away, Mikkel!

Fireworks are exciting to many people, but our dogs see them differently. The [...]

Ever tried to catch a picture of your dog and were unsuccessful? Have no fear? Here are three tips to ensure your pooch is picture perfect!

1. Get ground cover

Kneeling or lying on the ground to shoot from low viewpoints can be uncomfortable, especially on a wet day. Taking along some plastic sheeting to keep you [...]

We asked our friend, award-winning author and respected Pet Lifestyle Expert, Sandy Robins  to share her best advice for traveling this summer with cats… Take it away, Sandy!

With the travel season around the corner, if you are planning a vacation, now is the time to make arrangements for your pets.

When it comes to cats, [...]

May « 2013 « Dog Anxiety Blog

This Friday May 31st from 2:00-5:00 PM we will be hosting a dog wash at our national headquarters to benefit local cause, the Coalition to Unchain Dogs which is dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains.  In addition to the dog wash, attendees can enjoy local food trucks and various community [...]

At ThunderWorks, we love all pets! We especially encourage pet ownership when it means that a shelter pet is getting rescued. Additionally, we annually donate funds and products to shelters in need across the nation.

Looking for some reasons to add a shelter pet to your life?

5 million animals are killed in shelters every year in [...]

1. Make sure to get your dog’s full attention when training them. Call out their name and make sure he or she is all-ears. Once they’re waiting on your command, that’s your cue. Make sure they know you have the authority and speak strong, with a steady voice.

2. Patience is key, for both of you. [...]

Not only is Hide and Seek the perfect game to play with your kids, but dogs love it too! This is a fun way to interact with your dog as well as build the bond between dogs and humans!

Here are a few tips to start a game of Hide and Seek with your dog!

The trick [...]

That’s right! We’ve done it again and developed a revolutionary “no pull” solution for dogs!

The ThunderLeash can be used as a standard leash, or quickly and easily converted into a “no-pull” harness when pulling becomes a problem. Simply wrap the leash around the dog’s torso, and secure using our specialty hardware design. It’s that simple! [...]