Perfect Manners...

My Home Away From Home Joined : 29 Jan 2008 Posts : 164

I found this article in " Womans World" of all places:
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Can't get Fido to stop barking or destroying your home while you're out? Try using a diffuser that wafts out "dog-appeasing pheromones" (DAPs) - scentless chemicals that humans also emit. When British researchers tested the device at a noisy dog adoption shelter the canines instantly quieted down and became friendler! Find a DAP diffuser at your local pet store for about $20.
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I had no idea something like this exsited. What are your thoughts. Probably a gimic??? I wonder if it REALLY works?

Thats Right I am New Here! Joined : 24 Apr 2008 Posts : 1

I have seen it work for cats first hand- Called Feliway diffuser. It works great for inappropriate urination and intercat aggression.....I don't really see it working on a non-hormonal problem like barking and distruction of belongings...I think the shelter story is an exaggeration, unless they spiked it with a sedative Smile

Subject: Re: Perfect Manners... Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:55 am

I've never seen that either. I doubt it works. I'm not home if my pups are barking anyways. I think I have heard of something similar tho for like seperation anxiety. Again, I don't know if it works. But I think puppies probably are going to bark for a bit until they get used to being alone. I know my three will bark when they hear me pull up or the garage door open. They know someone is home.