I feel the same as you - I don't really have a problem with DAP as it is non contact one can't say it's cruel, but like all these 'gadgets' it's not exactly 'natural' is it

I would suggest just try it for a short time, as a temporary measure, it may help but for me I would not consider it a 'permanent' solution, the only permanent solution is for you and your dog to be together all the time, since that is impossible for most people then if he has to howl then so be it, a dogs gotta do what a dogs gotta do You did say your neighbours (who all have dogs) were not complaining, just advising you of what he was doing.

Actually the DAP(Dog Appeasing Pheromone) is a natural way to calm dogs, it mimics the pheromone released by a bitch whilst she is lactating. It doesn't"dope"dogs" it simply makes them relax & be less stressed, without drugs.

T Touch massage or body wrap/t shirt has the same effect, but is of course physical

DAP is Dog Assisted Pheromone. It's basically the same effect as an oil burner on humans. It releases a scent that only dogs can smell that makes them feel calm and relaxed, much the same as a lavender bath for us.

It's harmless to use all the time but I would suggest it's only used where necc' as dogs may become used (immune in essence) to it. It doesn't make them sleepy as such, it just makes them feel more chilled.

Kismet apparently howls about an hour or so after I leave (About when the kong runs out I'm guessing). She's in the garden, so my neighbour throws a few biscuits over the fence and she quietens down again... Talking to the neighbours recently, apparently her 'Howl' has changed to a growling bark and climbing on the table in the garden to see over the fence and demand her biscuits twice a day... Good job they have decided they love her!

Pharaoh and Selkie are inside the house and have the run of the pace and used to have a radio on... Pharaoh howls if the phone rings, and sings along to certain bits of music.. so we had to change to the TV instead of the radio to minimise the music and turn the phone to silent when I go out...

Things we do for the mutts!

if using the diffuser you shouldnt use it in 'bursts' it should be plugged in all the time in the room that your dog uses most.

That's a nice explanation I don't think I'll get a refill then (until next November!)

Thanks for the explanation Pidgy, so it's probably more of a natural device than many others. It's shame I can't use it on Bara 'cos she always goes rushing down to the gate to howl

That made me smile, Bara likes to find a 'high spot' too, we always thought it was much the same as soldiers in past times wanting to 'control' an area Did I mention that she also howls when an ambulance or police car goes by with their siren wailing. When in town she sticks her head out the window and howls to high heaven, pedestrians fall over themselves laughing

Sorry, yes you're right I think it can take a few days to take effect even. I meant it shouldn't be used year after year necc, just a few months at a time.

Is it ? I've not heard of this All the DAP references I've seen all relate to Dog Appeasing Pheromone

OMG how stupid do I feel!!

You're right, My bad.

*cringe* Oh well, that'll teach me for trying to pretend I know what I'm talking about.