Product Overview
Thunderstorms, fireworks, the vacuum cleaner, a car journey, being left alone — every dog has a trigger. This dog anxiety vest is a soft polyester wrap that fits snugly around your dog's body, giving them something steady and familiar to wear through the moments that unsettle them. It is simple, washable, comes in seven sizes from XS to XXXL, and it is the kind of thing you keep by the door for storm season.
Why You'll Love It
- A calm, low-effort thing to reach for when your dog is unsettled
- Snug wrap-style fit that stays put while your dog moves
- Soft, skin-friendly polyester against the coat
- Seven sizes covering everything from toy breeds to giant breeds
- Suitable for year-round use, indoors and out
Key Features
- Soft polyester vest designed to sit close to the body
- Made for the situations that commonly unsettle dogs — thunder, fireworks, vet visits, travel and time alone
- Skin-friendly fabric intended for direct contact with the coat
- All-season weight — not a winter coat, not a summer cooling vest
- Two colourways: Blue and Grey
- Full size run: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Product Specifications
- Material: polyester
- Item type: vest
- Season: all seasons
- Colours: Blue, Grey
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Suitable pets: dogs
Package Includes
- 1 × Dog Anxiety Vest in the colour and size you select
Important Information
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Sizing: the manufacturer does not publish a measurement chart for this vest. Measure your dog's chest girth just behind the front legs and their back length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail, then compare against your dog's usual size in other coats. If your dog is between sizes or has a deep chest, size up.
- The vest should sit snugly against the body without restricting breathing or leg movement. You should be able to slide two fingers underneath comfortably.
- Introduce it on a calm day first, for short periods, so your dog associates it with normal life rather than only with stressful events.
- Do not leave the vest on an unsupervised dog for long periods, and take it off for sleeping and for vigorous exercise.
- Check regularly for rubbing at the armpits and chest, particularly on short-coated dogs.
- Hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent and air dry. Do not tumble dry.
- A vest is a comfort item, not a treatment. Persistent or severe anxiety, and any sudden change in your dog's behaviour, should be discussed with your vet or a qualified behaviourist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size does my dog need?
There is no manufacturer measurement chart, so go by your dog's chest girth and back length and by what size they take in other coats. Size up if they are between sizes or deep-chested.
How tight should it be?
Snug, not tight. The vest is meant to sit close to the body so it does not shift around, but you should always be able to fit two fingers between the fabric and your dog.
When should I put it on?
Ideally a little before the trigger — as the storm forecast comes in, before the fireworks start, before you load the car for the vet. Putting it on mid-panic is less useful than having it on already.
Can my dog wear it all day?
It is not designed for continuous wear. Use it through the unsettling period and take it off afterwards, and never leave it on an unsupervised dog for extended periods.
Is it warm?
It is an all-season weight polyester vest rather than an insulated coat, so it adds very little warmth. In hot weather still watch for overheating.
How do I wash it?
Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, rinse and air dry away from direct heat.
