{"id":4699,"date":"2011-07-08T01:00:50","date_gmt":"2011-07-08T05:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.baileybegood.com\/home\/?p=4699"},"modified":"2015-05-19T23:32:25","modified_gmt":"2015-05-20T03:32:25","slug":"july-4-storm-fireworks-thundershirt-part-v","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baileybegood.com\/home\/2011\/07\/08\/july-4-storm-fireworks-thundershirt-part-v\/","title":{"rendered":"July 4 Storm & Fireworks: Thundershirt Review Part V"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the 4th of July, it rained during the day. Not only did it rain, it thundered…
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\nAnd you know what that <\/em>means… it means a nervous Nala!<\/p>\n

If you have a mobile device where you can download apps, and would like to track thunderstorms, don’t miss the end of this post. \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nIt also meant that Nala and I couldn’t play outside.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nMommy turned over my pool, ’cause it was overflowing from all the rain and
\ndirt I had brought into it while playing. Look below for another photo. \ud83d\ude09 <\/em><\/p>\n

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\nNala is also scared of the falling rain.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nThis is one of Nala’s usual spots — smack dab in the middle of the hallway.
\nIf she isn’t pacing the floor, she could be standing there for a while.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nShe isn’t picky though. If you get up, she’ll follow you
\nand stand right near you… like a statue. <\/em><\/p>\n

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\nHere she is in one of her favorite spots — under Taylor’s desk.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

So… did the Thundershirt<\/font>TM<\/sup><\/font> work for Nala during this midday thunderstorm? Not really. \ud83d\ude41 She shook, hyperventilated, and followed mommy and Taylor around the house… typical Nala panic attack. Mommy was able to distract her a little bit with some treats, but like I mentioned before, once mommy stops the distraction, Nala goes back to her usual panicky self.<\/p>\n

At one point, Nala was so scared of the thunder, that she asked to go up on mommy’s lap. She only wants to do this when she’s really scared. Once she was up in mommy’s lap, she was still breathing fast. At that time, all the Thundershirt<\/font>TM<\/sup><\/font> did was keep a lot of fur off of mommy.<\/p>\n

Mommy used to believe the theory that if you cuddle a doggie when she’s scared, that would be rewarding a good behavior. But mommy has tried it both ways — ignoring her and <\/em>cuddling, and she does not believe that Nala will think that being scared is a good behavior. Mommy says that she doesn’t want to start a debate about it, because everyone has their own opinions about how they raise their doggies. She says it’s a lot like raising a child. I wouldn’t know one thing about that, but I do think everyone needs to find what works for them, and then keep at it. <\/p>\n

When the fireworks started at night, Nala wore her shirt again. It was the 5th time she wore it. Did it work for her? I think it did, a little bit. I really don’t have anything to compare it to, since I wasn’t around the last time there were fireworks going off in the neighborhood. But mommy said that Nala appeared to be a little more relaxed, and she didn’t shake. Well, she got a little shaky whenever those big BOOM fireworks went off, but even mommy and I shook with those!<\/p>\n

I still think we’re headed in a positive direction with the Thundershirt<\/font>TM<\/sup><\/font>. I’m not going to give up yet, ’cause sometimes things just take time. It’s like when I keep wishing for more cookies… sooner or later mommy’s gonna give us some. Usually it’s ’cause she can’t resist my cuteness. I never give up. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

If you have a mobile device or iPad where you can download apps, you should check out the following free <\/em>app that tells you how far away a thunderstorm is. All you have to do is click the Lightning<\/em> button when you see lightning, and then click the Thunder<\/em> button when you hear the thunder.<\/p>\n

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\nThis app is called: Thunder Clap. <\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Remember the picture of my pool above? The one that showed my pool turned over? Well, it seems that even turned over, my pool gets filled!<\/p>\n

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\nHow do you keep water out of a pool?
\nKeep it on the patio when you’re not using it! \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

If you’d like to try a Thundershirt<\/font>TM<\/sup><\/font> for your doggie, you can click here<\/a> to purchase your own. <\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more Thundershirt<\/strong><\/font>TM<\/strong><\/sup><\/font> reviews.<\/p>\n

Countdown:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blasting off into space<\/a>:<\/strong> today at 11:26am EST! <\/em><\/p>\n

Happy Friday woofs & hugs!<\/p>\n

~Bailey (Yep, I’m a girl)
\nP.S… If you’re a human who blogs about your furry, or a furry who blogs about your human… or even a furry who blogs about your life… I invite you to follow me via Google Friend Connect (see box in the right-hand column –>), and join me on Facebook<\/a>. Please let me know you’ve visited — I love reading other blogs and making new friends. <3<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/font>*Extra Woofies*<\/font><\/strong>
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\nFor the word verification below: If you are on a computer (desktop or laptop), all you have to do is drag the image that it tells you to, from the left to the right image. If you are using anything other than a computer (like an iPad, iPhone, or other mobile device), you just need to click on the correct matching image on the left (it will tell you). The image will then automatically appear over the image on the right. Don’t forget<\/strong> I have to personally approve your comment, so it won’t show up right away. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

I have no association with the company mentioned in the above review, but I am an affiliate<\/a>. Mommy purchased this product with her own money, and Nala and I are giving our honest doggie opinions. <\/em><\/p>\n

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