Dogs and stress

Just like humans, dogs experience stress, anxiety, and fear from a variety of events.

• Moving to a new home.
• New people or pets being introduced to the home.
• Loud noises such as thunderstorms, fireworks, gunshots, engine backfires, or music.
• Being left home alone.

There is no end to the list of possible triggers to stress and the behaviors exhibited as a result. *

Undesirable behaviors

When suffering from stress, dogs may be restless, bark, shiver, and whine. They may cower in a closet or hide behind furniture. Housebreaking may be ignored and they may soil the home.

Destructive behaviors may be observed such as chewing furniture, shoes, pillows, or scratching at walls or doors.

Not only are these behaviors undesirable, it is heartbreaking to see one’s dog suffering so.

Pheromones—nature’s invisible communication

A pheromone is a signal-carrying hormone that is released by an individual of a species (such as dogs, cats, humans, bears, certain insects, etc.) that prompts a specific response by a member of the same species.

Pheromones can signal many things, some of which include:

• Alarm
• Readiness for reproduction
• A trail to follow
• Territorial markings
• Aggression

But they can also be calming. Such is the case with the dog appeasing pheromone.

Dog Appeasing Pheromone

After giving birth to her puppies, the mother dog will secrete a pheromone, called an appeasing pheromone, that calms and comforts her offspring. This gives the pups an all-around sense of well-being.

Pheromone product for stress – D.A.P. Dog Appeasing Pheromone

D.A.P., imitates the appeasing pheromone emitted by a lactating female dog. Adult dogs and puppies respond to this pheromone’s signal, and it has proven to be a valuable aid in stress reduction—in some cases eliminating the stress behaviors altogether.

D.A.P. ( Adaptil) info

D.A.P. has recently been renamed Adaptil

D.A.P. / Adaptil is available in diffuser, spray, or collar.

It is undetectable by humans when dry, and should help calm and reassure your dog.

D.A.P. / Adaptil may be used for temporary circumstances, or may be used continuously.

D.A.P./ Adaptil is not a drug but a natural and safe relaxer for your pet.

*In all instances where your dog is exhibiting abnormal symptoms or behaviors, be sure to consult with your veterinarian to ensure there is no underlying physical disease.

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