ThunderEase Calming Collar for Dogs (Small) | Drug-free and easy to use. Pheromone collar for dogs easily clips on and helps relieve stress from common triggers

I regularly use the Thunderease/adaptil pheromone collars for my dogs, and have for 7 or 8 years now. They are a huge help for us and can be a big help for many types of anxiety and fearfulness! They also make a travel spray (I didn’t use much or in enough situations to compare and evaluate effects) and a plug-in diffuser for the home (I sometimes use that and it works well too, but takes longer to build up/have an effect, and of course you can’t leave windows open so I tend to use that more in summer/winter and occasionally in a smaller area where my separation anxiety-prone foster stays when I leave). I find the collar works best, and the effects kick in the fastest/within a day or two days. It is body-heat activated and a releases pheromones that mimic those released by canine mothers while nursing, and for many dogs it can help provide some level of overall calm. It makes a HUGE difference for my two especially (not quite as much for my foster) - can see less stress in them the day after I put it on. Each collar lasts about 30 days and I do notice as when it wears off - more anxiety/anxious behaviors again, plus they are more stressed and get a bit crankier with each other. I wonder why… and then check the timing of when I put the last new collar on - and that’s how I realize how much it’s helping!! Having three sensitive dogs I am well-versed in canine body language, and this is my go-to calming tool because it is so helpful. It may not help with everything, and doesn’t “solve” trauma and emotional needs not getting met - positive behavior work and understanding/respecting/supporting your dog’s body language, needs, and unique preferences is of course important, especially for deeper change. But this collar/pheromones takes the edge off so that they are not so sensitive and responsive to stressful triggers! Currently I’m using on just one of my dogs and it helps her feel more confident and secure. If we have a stressful event coming up though, I get collars for two or all three dogs. Some dogs don’t get much of an effect apparently, based on reviews years ago it either worked great or owners didn’t notice much effect. I've personally seen amazing results for mine and a few others so it’s definitely worth a try! (FYI I have also tried a couple other cheaper brands, but they don’t seem to work much/as well as the Thunderease one. Plus some other brands have very strong scents, which for a dog’s strong sense of smell might be highly uncomfortable, especially in a new and potentially stressful situation!)

I purchased the diffuser and the collar. It's been two weeks since I plugged in the diffuser and there is no difference than my dog if anything there's an increase in his anxiety. Product does not work, trying to return, but they will not give me a refund just wanted to send another product.

After my mother passed unexpectedly, I had to bring her not so small, 115 lb, 3 year old American bulldog fur baby home with me. I already had 2 pits (1 male, 1 alpha female) 1 female chihuahua, and 4 cats. It had always been her and my mom and not many visitors. People were not the problem, although no one is allowed to walk down the sidewalk according to her. She was stressed to say the least. She was panting out of control, heavy breathing. Any little noise was setting her off and sending a 115 lb rocket hurling around the house. Then there was the biggest issue ever! The aggression she was showing towards our dogs with food, toys, and anything else she thought was hers and never had to share before. Even me, (I’m guessing because I look so much like my mother) i was her human now. If one of mine jumped up on me to get a head scratch, here comes Sadie Mae. She was creating so much stress for me that I could barely grieve because I was 100% of the time worried about Sadie. Having a newborn in the home would have been easier. Giving her away was never an option and neither was keeping her in a kennel, all the time. The first fight was very minor. Walmart bags were brought in and Sadie did not like other dogs looking through them and she started in on the female pit. The second incident was more serious. My daughter came in at midnight and disturbed all of the dogs. In the excitement of that Sadie started in on the female pit again. My second pit jumped in, to defend and now all three 100 lb dogs are fighting. It took 3 adults to separate them. Nothing that required a vet visit but NOW WHAT? I googled how to calm a stressed dog and this brand popped up. After reading more about stressed dogs and then reading reviews about this product, I decided to try the collar and the calming chews. The collar was put on and kept on 24/7. The collar is a large and we change it out every 3 weeks. I only used the chews if I knew someone was arriving home or a stressful situation was coming up. This was a noticeable difference with her. No more heavy panting. It was pretty immediate too. We haven’t had anymore incidents and now instead of attacking, she uses her weight to push them around or out of the way. She is still showing them she’s taking the alpha position but there’s been huge progress made! They are starting to flow as a pack again and I’m no longer concerned for the safety of my fur babies. You have to put the work in still, It’s not a miracle product in that sense. I still took precautions to protect them all and tried not to put them in certain situations too soon. It’s a slow process but it does work. There were some days I wasn’t giving chews and some days I was giving them as calming maintenance. Never had to give the amount that was suggested. Thought that was too much and kept her in a zombie like state. We are more than 2 months in now. The first month we didn’t have the collar or the chews and it was a nightmare. The second month has been life changing using them.

I kept the collar on my very nervous GSD for the full 30 days and I don’t think it helped at all. Plus it was annoying to keep the collar so tight around her neck. It’s supposed to touch her skin but she has a a lot of dense hair so it had to be tight (but not too tight!) It was worth a try and it might work for your dog, but for my 70 pound chicken, it was a failure.

Our senior dog has started to get anxious in her golden years and we have put her on anti anxiety, pain, anti inflammatory meds, etc, and while these helped, she still had a base anxiety level that was a bit high. So we gave this a try, and it’s a soft rubber feel that’s extra long and can be cut to fit your dogs neck. It won’t make any noise when moving around and easy for us to take on or off for baths, but it does seem like the effects wear off quicker than 4-5 weeks, so I would say it’s a bit pricey for a month of some minimal effect, but it’s better than doing nothing for her anxiety, so we continue to buy this monthly for our pup.

I am a dog trainer and I can attest that this collar works very well for MANY dogs - though not all. Anxiety is a complex condition and the collar is usually a part of a combined solution. If your dog is anxious, I can say that this collar is worth trying because it has helped so many other dogs. It takes 30 days to work, though some people notice a difference sooner. It has to be replaced but it costs $20. Att people complaining about the cost: $20 for even a chance that it will help your dog is well worth it! All that said, don't just stop at the collar if your dog is anxious. There is much more you can do.

​I really, really wanted this to work. Our dog struggles with anxiety, and after reading about pheromone technology, I was hopeful that the ThunderEase Calming Collar would be the solution we’ve been looking for. ​The Reality ​To be fair, it wasn't a total failure. We noticed a very minimal improvement in behavior, but it was so subtle we almost had to convince ourselves it was happening. If you’re looking for a "magic solution" or a silver bullet for anxiety issues, this isn't it. ​Pros & Cons ​Pros: Easy to put on; didn't have a harsh chemical smell. ​Cons: The results simply don’t warrant the price tag, especially considering you have to replace these every 30 days. ​Final Verdict ​For the cost of monthly replacements, I expected a much more noticeable change in behavior. It might work for dogs with very mild "jitters," but for anything more serious, it feels like a waste of money. We won't be buying a replacement when this one expires. Save your money and look into other options.

Compré 4 collares talla LARGE para mi perra, y recibí 4 collares SMALL. No le entran, además que son la mitad de estrechos que su talla LARGE… parece piola, temó que se podría lastimar o ahorcar por ser tan finito. Adicionalmente, puse mi esperanza en esta compra. Se avecinan los fuegos artificiales de fin de año, que en mi país y ciudad (Ecuador, Guayaquil), son una tradición. Cada familia quema un monigote lleno de cohetes y fuegos artificiales a medianoche en el cambio de año, por lo que la ciudad asemeja a estar en guerra, con las casas estremeciéndose ante tanta pólvora reventando en cada calle y descampado. Mi perra la pasa realmente mal, y sus collares Adaptil son muy importantes para lograr superarlos… este año, nos falló, pues los collares no le quedan. Los compré y le pedí a una hermana que está visitando mi país por las fiestas de fin de año, para que nos trajera los collares. O sorpresa! Son talla SMALL… no le cierran alrededor del cuello de mi perra. Muy irresponsable la empresa ThunderEase al enviar la talla equivocada. No saben el daño que nos están ocasionando al tener que pasar sin collar el Fn de Año. Mi perra ha usado collares Adaptil desde hace 10 años, pero en otra empresa (CEVA). Desde hace un año, los empezaron a vender directamente en mi país, pero se agotó la talla de mi perra (Large), por lo que los pedí por Amazon a esta empresa, ThunderEase. Craso error. Los primeros años, los collares prestaron un servicio invaluable. Pero no use solo el collar, también el spray, pero lo encontré poco práctico, pues al ser hiperactiva y reactiva, no se quedaba quieto en un solo espacio. El collar nos sirve más. También trabajamos juntas en educación amable, técnicas de reducción de estrés (no todo funciona con todos los perros, por ejemplo los Thundershirt, volvieron loca a mi perra, y terminó atacando a su adiestrador… yo he aprendido a escucharla, así que no insistí y no me llevé ningún mordisco). Para el 31 de diciembre, o en ocasiones de alto estrés, como un sismo fuerte (en el 2016, en Ecuador atravesamos por un terremoto 7,8 y cada tanto tenemos sismos superiores a 5 y 6 de magnitud(, o tormentas eléctricas muy fuertes, utilizamos varias técnicas y ayudas, las que unidas, nos permiten superar esa noche y días (la quema de monigotes empieza el último día laborable… cada empresa u oficina quema el suyo) y finaliza los primeros días de enero. Usamos aromaterapia, musicoterapia en la habitación y ruido blanco en las dos habitaciones aledañas, collar Adaptil, L-Triptofano, bloqueo de ruido en las ventanas, Kong cargados, juegos de olfato (alfombra olfativa), tapete para lamer… y armo un refugio para ella y mi persona en el vestidor, entre el baño y el dormitorio. Al no tener ventanas, es el mejor sitio para estar, aunque nada detiene el estruendo y el crujir de la casa por las cargas de pólvora en los monigotes cercanos. Con los años, he ido mejorando la insonorización de este espacio y aumentando los juegos olfativos y de lamida para tenerla entretenida, lo que nos permite poder dormir un par de horas al menos, durante esa noche. Aunque no sé qué tanto de ese sueño se debe al cansancio por los ladridos y los gemidos durante las horas de la quema de monigotes. En la empresa CEVA, es probable que les hubiera dado 5 estrellas, pero he leído algunos reviews en este producto y empresa, y ya no estoy tan segura de su efectividad. Tal vez han sacrificado calidad o cantidad por precio. No lo sé. El collar talla small que abrí, es la mitad de ancho del que usaba… tal vez los están haciendo demasiado delgados también.

No vi ningún cambio en la ansiedad de mi cachorro

Ob mein Hund dieses Teil trägt oder nicht, macht absolut keinen Unterschied. Kann daher die Wirksamkeit nicht bestätigen. Schade. Aber die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt.

No veo gran diferencia cuando se lo pongo que es en momentos de estrés cómo lluvia o truenos

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