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How to make a Dog Halloween SuperHero Cape that helps with Storm anxiety
Giving your dog a Dog Halloween Costume of one of your favourite Superman / BatMan or other Super Hero’s will not only provide you with amazing memories and photo’s, it might also also make him more relaxed during thunderstorms. A product called StormDefender has been released in the US which claims to do exactly that. In this post I will explain some of the research behind it and show you how to modify a Pet Halloween costume to accomplish a similar result. I wouldn’t have believed it if there wasn’t some sound scientific facts behind it!
“Research shows that dogs sense the static charge buildup before a thunderstorm. This same charge, if it gets big enough, produces lightning. Knowing that, it makes sense for dogs to be afraid and seek shelter. It is an “early warning” system for lightning.”
“Dogs naturally try to escape the static charge by moving toward items that are electrically grounded. Many thunderstorm-phobic dogs seek shelter in the basement, around the toilet, shower, tub or near pipes. They also may try to hide or get underneath something. Favorite spots are often the bathtub (if made of porcelain coated cast iron) or the car. When properly used,
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