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The Original Hysteria Wrapreg ; owned by Animals And, LLC, was awarded the coveted Five Star Product and Business Approval ratings from the American Pet Organisation today. APA supplies the most moral and trustworthy product, service, and business testing, inspection and feedback-based approvals for the pet industry and purchasers. The Anxiety Wrap new press release uses the techniques of Maintained Pressure and Acupressure to calm dogs and it is typically used to relieve tempest fear, separation and travel hysteria in dogs.
It is the only patented pressure wrap on the market and was invented by Susan Sharpe, CPDT-KA, APDT, a licensed pro dog trainer, in 2001. “We are totally thrilled to get Five Star Approval from the North American Pet Association,” comments Susan Sharpe, owner of Animals And, LLC, and co-owner of Canine Companion by Authorized Trainers. “We’ve worked hard these past ten years to maintain the Tension Wrap’s high quality level and deliver wonderful consumer service while expanding operations to meet increasing purchaser demand.
It’s profitable to receive recognition of that accomplishment.” The timing of this award is outstanding as weather professionals have recently voiced the beginning of one of the worst summer storm seasons in history which can bring months of distress to thousands of dogs who are suffering from tempest fear. This is an issue where remedies are limited and consequences can be serious. The Humane Society of the US asserted in their May 2010 article, “Fear Busters,” that, “not treated, tempest phobias can have terrible consequences.” Owners who can’t find an answer may relinquish dogs to shelters or euthanize them. Panicked dogs cause damage to the home, injury to themselves and many bolt from home, ending up lost. Storm fear can be present from birth or can manifest suddenly in older dogs. Dogs can also transfer their fear of thunder and lightning to shower and wind that accompany a hurricane and can display panic during sunny days when the wind kicks up. Ms. Sharpe invented The Anxiousness Wrap to help her clients ‘ dogs remain calm during coaching or boarding.
She employed the method of Maintained Pressure by putting T-shirts on dogs and started wrapping them with gaffa tape to apply more pressure to produce a bigger relaxing effect. She studied Acupressure and incorporated that into the design. After ninety prototypes, she developed a comfy, breathable “bodysuit” that a dog wears. The suppleness of the fabric, joined with a snug fit, steadily braces the relaxing pressure as the animal moves about. While the strategy of Acupressure has been about for millenia, Maintained Pressure was first publicised by Dr. Temple Grandin, an autistic doctor who developed the “Hug Box,” to ease her very own autistic symptoms.
“Storm and fireworks fear are our biggest uses, followed by travel anxiety, separation anxiousness, jumping and barking,” explains Ms. Sharpe. “Our 2010 unit sales increased 283% over 2009. While we are excited to see our sales increase so seriously, it’s incredibly enjoyable that thousands of dogs are happy and stress-free.
That's the reason why we started our company ten years ago.” The Stress Wrap, owned by Animals Plus, LLC, gives back through the Anxiety Wrap Charity Foster Program, whose staff rehabilitates, trains and finds loving homes for formerly unwished-for or un-trainable dogs. The Anxiety Wrap was successfully tested in a medical trial at a world famous vet university (name forthcoming when results are published) and is at present concerned in a number of other research trials. Susan Sharpe’s Guidelines to Manage Storm Fear The Anxiety Wrap is simple and safe to use. After one passing storm-free introduction, the owner simply applies The Anxiety Wrap whenever the dog indicates a hurricane is approaching. If the owner is leaving the house / going to sleep, he / she will put The Foreboding Wrap on the dog previously. Some dogs reply straight away and sleep thru the storm while others may need more wearings or take half an hour or longer to take effect.
Ms. Sharpe, a 25-year veteran dog coach, guaranteed by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and part owner of Dog Companion by Authorized Trainers, offers three simple tips :
- One – Pinpoint the Cause of the Horror : Determine what part of the storm causes a dog to react. I.e, a dog that chases / barks at the lightning or thunder thru the house might fare better in a covered crate while a radio or TV plays nearby.
- Two – Find a Safe Place : Help a dog find a safe place such as a window-free closet or rest room. So long as the occupants of the house are OK with the location and the dog remains calm without undergoing further injury, it's an acceptable solution.
- Three – Redirect : Redirect a dog’s focus to help him let go of his perceived danger. One can walk a dog thru the house on leash and ask him to perform learned behaviors or go up and down stairs, etc .
- Finally – Remain Neutral : It's extremely important to remain as neutral as possible . The most recent info from top trainers announces it’s fine to pet or assure a dog that's fearful as long as the owner remains calm and does not raise his / her voice or anxiety level.
A method to try and prevent thunderstorm fear from ever developing is to make the most out of that imperative first year of puppyhood. Along with intensive socialization, Ms. Sharpe recommends playing ball or other exciting pastimes with the puppy whenever a tempest / intense noise happens while the baby dog isn't showing any signs of fear and to fortify this over the years. Many dogs have all of a sudden shown fear of typhoons at age seven and higher.
Nervousness Wrap Information : The Tension Wrap holds U.S. Patent no. 6,820,574 and created the category of “Pressure Wraps” in the pet industry when it began in 2001. It has been featured on Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or The Dog” with tutor Victoria Stillwell, The Today Show with trainer Andrea Arden, The Wall Street Journal, and was noted as a “fear buster” in the Tolerant Society of the United States’ “All Animals” magazine. Barbara Simpson.
The Nervousness Wrap has received commend on radio, TV and in major trade mags and its trademarked name is sometimes used as a common term in the pet industry to describe all pressure wraps on the market. States, Canada, Australia, U.K, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Mexico, Japan and Hong Kong. Bonus : Additional tips from Susan Sharpe to end typhoon fear. 1. Turn the lights on to reduce the contrast between the strikes of lightning and the darkening skies.
2. Delicately place cotton ball in each hear to muffle the sound of the thunder. 3. Turn on The T. V. , radio or noisy fan to also muffle the sound of the thunder.
4. Dampen the Foreboding Wrap to prevent the dog from feeling a static charge. Five. If the dog can be crated (some dogs will panic) place a light cover over the crate to help block the lightning from being seen. 6. Close the curtains to help stop lightning from being seen . 7. Make sure the dog can get into a dark closet or other windowless room.
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