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Originally Posted by smallmans  I would be careful using a collar. But, our vet suggested DAP. It's a dog appeasing pheramone. It mimics the scent a mother dog releases when she is lactating to calm and comfort her puppies. They sell a spray and an air diffuser to release into the environment. Our vet swears by it for calming. We are trying it the first time we fly. You can also spray it on a bandana and tie it around your dog's neck loosely. Good luck! |
Stella was having separation anxiety issues after her spay (because I was with her for a full week afterwards) and the vet recommended we use a DAP collar. It worked great, and actually I think it conditioned her to be calm while we're gone because we don't have to use it anymore and she just naps when we're not here--no barking, scratching, crying. I would try that before something more obtrusive if the barking is truly a problem.
Makes me wish I had a necklace I could put on to calm me down when I was stressed...if only it were that easy!