TREATING NOISE PHOBIA

Pheromone Therapy 

Dog Appeasing Pheromone or D.A.P. (Now called Adaptil) is a synthetic analog of a relaxing pheromone secreted by the mammary glands of a nursing mother dog. This pheromone is recognized by puppies and dogs and provides them with a sense of safety and security. Many Veterinary Behavior Specialists are studying this product and are recommending the use of D.A.P to reduce anxiety.  D.A.P. can be purchased in a refillable, plug-in room diffuser (similar to a "Glade Plug-In").  It also comes as spray and as collar that the dog can wear.  Best results may come using the D.A.P. both in the environment and with a collar on the dog.  

We recommend plugging a D.A.P Diffuser in the room where your dog's hiding/safe place or relaxation mat is located.  Be sure the diffuser is out in the open and not blocked by furniture. Humans will not notice any odor from the diffuser.  In addition, your dog can wear the D.A.P. collar so that the calming effects can move with the dog as he moves around the house and goes outdoors. Ideally we recommend plugging in the diffuser and applying the collar a few weeks before noise events start. The diffuser and collar each last approximately 4 weeks.

D.A.P. products are available for purchase at Deer Run Animal Hospital.  We do not recommend "other phermone products".  We caution our clients to beware of claims made by manufactures of other, "cheaper" phermone products, they are NOT the same as D.A.P.  Be sure to use products that contain the true Dog Appeasing Pheromone or D.A.P.

Please check out the links listed below to learn more about D.A.P.

DAP for Dogs
DAP-The Secret to Happy Dogs!-FAQs
Behavior Problems and D.A.P.
D.A.P. Phermone Therapy for Fireworks and Noise Phobias

For Other Methods of Treating Noise Phobia Click the Links Below

Environmental changes and modification
Behavior Modification
Body Wraps and Capes 
Medications