My person got me a new coat. It’s called an Anxiety Wrap. It’s supposed to help me be calmer during thunder. I was kind of worried about this thing because I heard my person tell my younger person that she’d ordered it and the younger person said he hoped it was a straight jacket. I don’t know what a straight jacked is but it doesn’t sound good.
I couldn’t figure out what my person was doing when she put the thing on me. First she put my legs through some holes. Then she took my legs out. Then she put my legs in again. Then she messed with a bunch of stuff and finally it was on me the right way. I have to admit I was very good during all this.
Then my person wanted to take pictures of me in this new coat. Something about the click of the camera just excites me. My person said this coat was supposed to make me calm and relaxed but that camera got me all excited. First I started jumping – then I began dragging one of my toys all around the living room. Then I jumped and grabbed onto my person. It was so much fun.
I guess my person had enough of my over-activity because she put the camera away. Or maybe it was because I made her drop it when I jumped on her. Anyway, without the camera clicking it wasn’t any fun anymore and I did what I usually do. Sleep.
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rumpydog
September 19, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I hope this helps Bongo! A friend who is a Weimaraner has one and she says it works great for her. And you know how high-strung THAT breed can be!
BongoDogOwner
September 19, 2011 at 4:57 pm
I sure hope it helps too Rumpy. Maybe I won’t be scared of thunder any more.
Bassas Blog
September 19, 2011 at 8:04 pm
You look very smart in your new jacket Bongo. Hope it helps to keep you feel safe and calm.
BongoDogOwner
September 19, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Bassa, that jacket is kind of fashionable isn’t it? I hope I don’t have to test it for real. No more thunder would be the best.
bonesdiary
September 20, 2011 at 12:57 am
Let me know how you get on with the jacket. I’m ok with thunder but dad was thinking about getting one for my big sister Jessie who gets a bit anxious with thunder and fireworks. If they can find one to fit her…..hehehehe!
BongoDogOwner
September 20, 2011 at 10:52 am
Hi Bones – I’ll post a blog about my new jacket when I get to test it for real – but I’m hoping that doesn’t happen for awhile. Thunder season lasted longer than usual this year, but I think (hope) it might be over now.
jimmie chew
September 20, 2011 at 5:27 am
you look very nice in your new coat Bongo, let us know if it helps, we could use one for the old dog!
BongoDogOwner
September 20, 2011 at 10:50 am
Thanks Jimmie. We’re at the end of our thunder season so my person says I might not get to test this for real for awhile.
lolapup
September 20, 2011 at 8:06 am
My paws are crossed for you, my friend. You do look sharp in your new coat.
BongoDogOwner
September 20, 2011 at 10:40 am
Thanks Lola. My younger person thinks I should wear it all the time so I don’t shed so much on the carpet.