Best Dog Anxiety Jackets (Review) in 2021

The Thundershirt jacket has a proven 80% success rate and is recommended by a host of veterinarians and dog trainers. With patented technology, this vest provides dogs with a constant yet gentle pressure to help reduce anxiety. It comes with a 100% money-back guarantee to offer users some security.

The American Kennel Club jacket has a stretchy yet strong material that offers a warming feeling without restricting your dog’s movement. It’s easy to take on and off with only two velcro straps. It’s machine washable and comes in pink, blue and grey. It’s on the smaller side and won’t fit some medium-size breeds.

The WINBATE vest applies gentle pressure to your dog’s entire torso for a relaxing and calming feel. Adjustable straps make it easy to control the level of tightness. An included D-ring allows owners to conveniently attach a leash while going for a walk. There’s a reflective stripe on the side, making it easier to keep track of your dog at night. Some dogs might find the material a little stiff to move freely.

The BeMiracle dog jacket comes with a hook and loop closure for a tight and secure fit. It offers hug-like protection while allowing enough room for your dog to remain comfortable and cool. The material is lightweight and breathable while remaining durable. It can be easily washed in the machine. The bright red color might not appeal to some owners.

The easy to use wrap design can be worn by many breeds and is designed for easy adjustment for a comfortable fit. It is made of durable yet soft material that offers comforting compression and support. But it can be hard to clean and it can hold onto odors.

Our testers agreed that this vest is easy to take on and off, although some said their dogs needed a little time to get used to the idea of wearing it. And while it doesn’t relieve pets’ anxious behavior 100% of the time, we found that our dogs seemed less worried in the presence of sounds from storms and fireworks. These calming vests run a little large, so using the size chart when buying a vest is important.

The ThunderShirt is machine-washable and can go in the dryer. While most of our team found it worked well for their dog, we cannot stress enough how important it is to follow the instructions in using it. Our dogs still exhibited some signs of anxiety but the destructive behaviors decreased significantly when their dogs wore the Thundershirt.

We appreciate how durable the fabric of this anxiety vest is and also how good it smelled. This vest runs pretty true to size, and our dogs generally seemed to like the music and the chamomile/lavender scents from the crystals.

The ThunderShirt Polo Dog Anxiety Jacket doesn’t irritate pets’ skin with zippers, snaps, buttons or rough material. With enough exposure, dogs can look forward to wearing the anxiety jacket. However, some dogs may be able to wrestle out of the jacket and the thin knit doesn’t provide much coverage and may be too gentle for some dogs.

The Mellow Shirt Dog Anxiety Calming Wrap stretches around your dog’s body for a soft and comfortable fit. After a period of adjustment, many dogs look forward to wearing it as recommended by vets. Do note that this calming wrap runs large so consider ordering a size down.

The Flurries Anxiety Dog Coat features tight stitching across the edges and the hook and loop panels. It is made with quality materials and can be machine washed as needed. Unfortunately, not many size options are available.

The AKC Anti-Anxiety and Stress Relief Calming Coat is easy to get on and off the dog. The material is a bit stretchy so it feels soft and fits just snuggly enough without being too tight. The velcro fasteners that hold the coat on get dog hair in them.