Stress reduction at boarding kennels

 

Will you be boarding your dog in kennels this summer?

While many dogs enjoy their stay in a boarding kennel, for some it can be a stressful experience – often showing behaviour such as barking or pacing, going off their food or developing diarrhoea.

If you feel your dog may require some support while at a boarding kennel, then the use of a DAP collar may help your dog feel less stressed.

This is a completely natural, non-sedating product, which is safe to be used alongside any other medicine. It is a synthetic copy of a canine appeasing pheromone, produced by bitches to help comfort and reassure their puppies. The product is then added to a small, lightweight collar worn by your dog, and is slowly released over 4 weeks, and can be replaced as required.

There have been many studies and trials carried out demonstrating the efficacy of the DAP products, with many behaviourists, veterinary experts and welfare charities using the DAP products for the last 10 years. The Dogs Trust (rehoming charity) now use DAP collars on all new dogs entering their centres as they find this helps to reduce stress levels shown by the dogs and therefore making it easier for the dogs to find new homes.

DAP products can also be very useful for puppies and adult dogs during many other stressful periods such as settling into a new home, socialisation, travelling and fireworks.

DAP Collars

Puppy/small fits up to 37.5cm neck. £21.01

Medium/large fits up to 62.5cm neck. £26.87

DAP Diffuser

Releases the pheromone into the local environment, each refill lasting approximately 4 weeks.

Diffuser £28.05

Refill £19.92

DAP Spray

Can be applied directly to objects or areas, giving temporary support when required. Can be used alongside the other DAP products.

Spray 60ml £22.38

If you would like further help or advice, please contact the surgery or visit www.dap-pheromone.com/gb.

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