The effects of dog appeasing pheromone spray upon canine vocalizations and stress related behaviors in a rescue shelter

Exposure to dog appeasing pheromones (DAP) has been suggested to reduce stress related behaviors in dogs; however, the effects of DAP administered using a portable, rapid use spray has not received as much attention as the plug-in format. The aim of the present study was to determine whether DAP spray reduced stress related behaviors in rescue shelter dogs (Canis familiaris). Barking intensity, frequency of barking and stress related behaviors in the presence of a stressor were recorded using a repeated measures design with and without the use of spray pheromones.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research