Technique promises to end your dog's agony at the holidays

Ah, the holiday season, a holiday season with a lot of celebrations, a lot of drink, food and other things, like the fireworks show… Who doesn't like it? Well, not everyone really feels comfortable with the bursts and explosions of this era. You might even know who we're talking about: our dogs.

We have already published, here at Mega Curioso, tips on how to calm your dog on holidays, which you can check out by clicking here. Certainly they are very useful, but there is a technique that is being disseminated on the internet that promises to help even more your pets to spend a quiet holiday.

Tellinton touch, as it is called, consists in alleviating the suffering of animals with the help of a cloth, which must be strategically wrapped around the body of dogs. The purpose is that the bands press and stimulate all blood circulation of the animal's body, mainly easing the tensions in the hind regions, paws and ears. This tends to diminish the irritability of animals because it is known that those who are afraid of bursts and explosions also have great sensitivity in these places. Here's how to do it in the picture below:

But does this technique really work?

Some say yes

According to a publication in the SOS Singles Guide, the small pressure exerted by the cloth activates the autonomic nervous system of animals. With this, the sensitive information is sent to the brain and makes the dogs calm down. The secret is that the physical and the psychological come in harmony and make pets safer to face moments like those of the holidays, which cause them a lot of dread.

According to the animal-focused psychologist and psychologist at Ethos Animal Helena Truksa, dogs tend to feel better because small, cramped places give them more security. Body-worn straps and products made for this purpose provide exactly that feeling.

However, the doctor points out that this alternative cannot be considered the great way out for the distress of animals. She points out that there is a variation of each animal with respect to the levels of their fears and insecurities, so there is no guarantee that the technique will work in all cases.

Another view argues that

The veterinarian and technical director of the company Health for Pet Jose Roberto Souza Ribeiro, in an interview with the portal R7 Women, said he does not believe that the technique really works. He argues that the cloth holds the animal and therefore prevents it from jumping. However, none of this would really calm the dog.

Ribeiro argues that the result of the cloth wrapped around the dog's body is only better for the owner, who does not see the agony of the animal. While the animal stands still, looking calm, it actually remains distressed.

And you already knew the technique? Have you used it on your pet? How was it? Be sure to report what this experience was like in the comments.

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