beersalt
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Ayo! So, I ended up purchasing what is deemed as a "Happy Hoodie". Which, essentially is a head sleeve designed to tuck your dog's ears under. You can layer it over itself for more protection, but it was created by groomers, for groomers to help force dry dogs. Apparently it's also for anxiety relief, but mainly was designed to keep the dog more calm when in contact with a hair dryer. Some people also use it for fireworks, thunder, etc. Kind of seems the same as a thunder jacket. Providing some compression to give the dog more comfort? I travel with it as part of my dog's gear, and have put it on her when riding trains probably about 5 times (rides) now. I have seen a positive result. She is less jumpy, and actually more willing to relax. Though she can still be a bit stressed, it has alleviated it. I can see the difference in how she reacts to loud abrupt noises like slack action, and screeches. Which, makes me feel better that I could be causing her less physical damage. It was only $16 on Amazon. Well worth it. I do have to adjust throughout the ride, but it's not too impractical.
