Adaptil Electric Dog Diffuser, Starter Kit

I have a shih tzu/bichon mix - as he ages, his fear of noises just increases. Each storm or firework have him cowering and shaking like he’s listening to Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercial. I asked the vet for anxiety meds, either for him or myself - I didn’t care at this point. He suggested this! I’m so glad he did. I was a skeptic, truthfully. I now believe in the power of happy dog pheromones! As luck would have it, we also have a Cur who thinks any moment of separation entitles him to urinate, outside of his closed sided crate, and eat (how!?) the absorbent layer under the crate. That also has decreased. Less barking, less urinating, less anxiety manifestations!

This product has taken the anxiety away from my dog's lives! They are less clingy, less afraid, and more relaxed overall. Fireworks were not as stressful this year and greetings are getting better and better. Combining this diffuser with training is the most effective strategy. My dogs are still learning how to be around company but this has helped reduce the intensity of their nervous reactions about 85%! This did take about 2 weeks to show signs of working, but continues to calm them daily. I only wish the refills lasted a full month (I also unplug it at night) and that the diffuser wasn't so expensive initially and when it needs replacing in a few months.

We rescue dogs from really horrible situations. Naturally, they have severe anxiety, which can cause the other dogs to have anxiety when they come home with us. We learned (from vet's recommendation) to use these to dispell any anxiety in the house AND van. Even when we go and pick a new dog up we turn one on for a bit in the van and they relax and sleep most of the way. It's a great product. I highly recommend!

Though it sounds great, and has some good reviews, our 45 lb rescue (8 yrs old) was not helped when this was plugged in for hours, in a small room with a fan to help diffuse. T-Storms and fireworks are no less difficult for her with the unit doing its job. We have fallen back on specific Rx drugs with prompt uptake and a 2 hour+ window of effectiveness (Sileo gel and buspirone), and a thunder coat for the 4th or for bigger storms.

I use the Adaptil diffuser plus the Adaptil collar and both seem to work in calming my dog. I've used the collar for the past 2 months and the diffuser for 1 month. My pup is not 100% better, but much better than when I didn't use either product. I'd say she is 75% - 80% better. My pet sitter noticed the difference as well. I notice that my dog is much more playful and will play fetch for quite a long period of time! She still loves to cuddle and enjoys her walks. She obeys my commands and doesn't try to fight it. Before, she'd tug on the leash and insist on going in her chosen direction. Now, I say no and redirect her and she follows my lead. She's not doped up or lethargic. She's very alert I use the Adaptil diffuser plus the Adaptil collar and both seem to work in calming my dog. I've used the collar for the past 2 months and the diffuser for 1 month. My pup is not 100% better, but much better than when I didn't use either product. I'd say she is 75% - 80% better. My pet sitter noticed the difference as well. I notice that my dog is much more playful and will play fetch for quite a long period of time! She still loves to cuddle and enjoys her walks. She obeys my commands and doesn't try to fight it. Before, she'd tug on the leash and insist on going in her chosen direction. Now, I say no and redirect her and she follows my lead. She's not doped up or lethargic. She's very alert but much more calm. She still has some stressful moments but these moments are less frequent and when it happens, it ends soon after I reassure her that everything will be alright. … more

Unfortunately, it hasn't seemed to help Kitzy, yet anyway. I have had to put her back on an antidepressant, but I think because of her age, almost 14, there may be a thyroid issue going on as well. I still have it plugged in! Maybe it is helping her hyper younger brother, somewhat?

I hate saying that this seemed to have some effect. Our rescue dog developed severe separation anxiety after the first time we boarded him. I was willing to try this as it’s used at our vet’s office but I also added a lot of other interventions at once, including anxiety meds. The first bottle ran out this weekend and the last 2 days without it were the first in a few weeks that he tried to eat the door when we left. So I went and bought a refill. Hard to say that it would work alone for our dog, but seems to help in some way.

My dog is an anxious dog. With the adaptil diffuser she’s becoming a more cool, calm, and collected dog. When we go to the vet, they spray adaptil in the room and it seems to help having the exam room smell a little like home.

Iam Not really seeing results with the diffuser . My puppy is not showing any improvements with her excessive barking, biting , & chewing. I do not think it works as well as advertised sadly I wouldn't recommend this product

My husband and I foster Basenjis. Many years ago I purchased Adaptil. New foster Basenjis seem to transition better with Adaptil. This purchase is a replacement to be ready for use with our next foster dog.