I never thought I would love a dog that is as destructive as Izzy, but I do. She stole my heart from the moment I saw her cute little paws on Craigslist.
How could I not fall for that cute little baby? She has fit right in and become a huge part of our family. She is always nearby.
She is pretty relaxed for the most part.
Until you make her mad.
Like the time I gave her a bath on vacation.
She was really mad that day. But she really gets mad when you leave her at home. I had to keep her in a kennel until I learned about the Thunder Jacket because she started chewing up plugged in cords.
Because we want Izzy to hang around
and not get electrocuted or stay in a kennel all day we bought her the jacket.
This is what she thinks of it.
When she sees me coming with it she runs and hides. I feel bad that she doesn’t like it, but it keeps her safe and subdued.
This is Izzy right before I put it on her. Notice the ears are perky.
Now check out her ears with her jacket on.
Pitiful isn’t it? All it does is wrap snuggly around her and it keeps her subdued.
The first time I put it on her she didn’t move for at least 15 minutes. It is crazy how it works.
It wraps around with velcro and feels kind of like a spandex t-shirt.
I ordered mine online, but someone told me Pet-Co carries them.
She only has to wear it 2 days at the most during the week and a few hours here and there. The other day I felt bad because I had to go to my son’s school after she wore it all day so I left her in the house without her jacket. I came home and found a chewed Xbox headset, watch, flip flop and chapstick outside. The things she has chewed in the past are my carpet, a chair, a coffee table, a computer cord, 3 lamp cords, shoes, glasses, trash, etc. I can’t even remember it all.
So we are grateful for the jacket even if Izzy is not.
LOLLLLLLLLL i had wondered if these wraps work i guess they do!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard about that jacket. Bailey has chewed a lot in the past, but now all she chews is some paper if she finds any while we are gone. We come home and she walks with her ears down because she knows she has done wrong.
ReplyDeleteOMG Izzy is ADORABLE!! I never heard of that jacket, but it's great that it works.
ReplyDeleteShe sure is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI may have to get one of those! I've tried the fence and if you can believe it my dog jumped a 4 foot fence, got out and pooped on the floor
ReplyDelete... I think I'll try the Thunder shirt next!
Susan
My dog doesn't like coats or sweaters either. She brushes up against the furniture trying to get them off. I have seen these jackets too...they are great if your dog is afraid of storms. Hence the name thunder jacket. :o) Izzy is definitely adorable.
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of this benefit to the Thunder Shirt. Does anyone have experience with the original application: fear of thunderstorms? My dog is terrified by them but he's not destructive. I've wondered if this would actually help him.
ReplyDeletesorry but i could not help but wonder 1- what are her issues? have you thought about a shrink for her? this could get expensive and dangerous. what if tosed chewed exposed wires causes one of your family to have someting serious occur??
ReplyDelete2- do they work on people????
Hi Tracy! My Dad went on and on about Izzy when he got back from his stay and looking at your photos it's no wonder! What an absolute cutie! I think my parents could benefit from the Thunder jacket for Lucy (Destructive) Ann, their maltese. Her favorite items for chewing are remote controls, eyeglasses, and magazines!
ReplyDeleteReally good to actually see you even though we've yet to meet! Love your Santa Fe pictures! What talent you have! Tell Dan his cousin said hi! It's been waaay to long since I've seen him! Happy Fall to you!
Melissa Dodge