How long does this product last? I'm about to move into a city apartment, and I have a Chorkie and a Silky that both love to bark all day.
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Hi Shontay,I have a 66 lb lab & I give her 1.5 of the calming treats and it seems to keep ker mellow for about 6 hours. The product does say you can double or triple the dose if the pet is over stressed, however I would start out with the regular dose until you know how your pets are going to react. I do NOT use the treats on regular basis, only when I am having company over that will be over for 4-6 hours just so my lab is not continuously begging for attention.
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My dogs arwMy dog like yours are tiny.For the first few days, until their systems get used to it, it REALLY works. What you want to do is only give them half. After that, it lasts about 6 hours. I like this product and so do they. I also buy the joint & hip, not just for the obvious reason, the ingredients help to calm as well.
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I'd suggest trying it on a weekend & leaving..maybe coming back every hour or two. When I use it for T-storms, they don't usually last all day & if I give them for getting to sleep, once they're asleep, the hard work's done. You might have to play with the dosages, too. Sorry can't be more helpful.
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I used the recommended amount for my dog. He is a German Shepherd 9 month old pup. He BROKE the crate and managed to escape a large metal crate. Its a miracle he didn't harm himself. I returned the product the next day.
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Well, my dobie is about 90 lbs and I gave two-three chews (large dogs) and lasted 3-4 hours- gave her more on days more anxious without side effects
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my Italian greyhound is pretty petite and it works great on him. I admit tho its a little bulky under his neck. We just use it for car rides etc...not daily around the house as then I think it would be kind of a nuisance to him...but it does the trick...he only got sprayed the first 3-4 times of use and never been sprayed since he knows that if its on he doesn't bark...its calming actually bc I think in general hes a nervous Nellie and I wondered how he'd respond...it calms his over reaction of barks (fast food drive thrus, picking up kids at busstops etc) he doesn't even bark (but he does excitedly go to the window of the car and etc so it doesn't make him sit subdued and shameful at all) my Italian greyhound is pretty petite and it works great on him. I admit tho its a little bulky under his neck. We just use it for car rides etc...not daily around the house as then I think it would be kind of a nuisance to him...but it does the trick...he only got sprayed the first 3-4 times of use and never been sprayed since he knows that if its on he doesn't bark...its calming actually bc I think in general hes a nervous Nellie and I wondered how he'd respond...it calms his over reaction of barks (fast food drive thrus, picking up kids at busstops etc) he doesn't even bark (but he does... » Read More my Italian greyhound is pretty petite and it works great on him. I admit tho its a little bulky under his neck. We just use it for car rides etc...not daily around the house as then I think it would be kind of a nuisance to him...but it does the trick...he only got sprayed the first 3-4 times of use and never been sprayed since he knows that if its on he doesn't bark...its calming actually bc I think in general hes a nervous Nellie and I wondered how he'd respond...it calms his over reaction of barks (fast food drive thrus, picking up kids at busstops etc) he doesn't even bark (but he does excitedly go to the window of the car and etc so it doesn't make him sit subdued and shameful at all) « Show Less
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I recommend the DOGTEK Sonic BirdHouse. It has saved my sanity! My neighbors have two outside dogs, one a German Shepherd, the other a Mastiff mix. Both about 20-25 feet from my house. They barked incessantly. I purchased the DOGTEK Sonic BirdHouse out of desperation and it has worked amazingly! I have only had to use it a total of 3 times. It is recommended that you do not leave it on at all times because a dog can become desensitized to it. Good luck! :)
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It is really going to depend on the dog. I have two dogs, a Kelpie/Heeler mix and a Pit/? mix. The Kelpie has developed a barking habit, and this doesn't completely stop her, but it has slowed her down. The Pittie absolutely hates it, and will limit him to one bark unless there's actually a problem (someone in the ditch behind the house, etc). I think that Melissa made a good suggestion about keeping the box and trying it out. That was also my plan, and I decided that I would keep the unit. If it doesn't work, you can always send it back.
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I'm sorry I never had a chance to use it. I started calling the police every night since the first of this year because of the noise,(they didn't seem to be doing anything) so I ordered the bark control just in case the police didn't correct the situation. They did & I gave it away to my brother. He was dealing with 3 barking dogs. 2 dogs stop barking, 1 still barks, sister in law thinks it's deaf. My neighbor no longer has the dog & we are enjoying peace and quiet after 2 years of nonstop barking. Good luck to you.
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Our dogs are giant breed and relatively young (ages 4-7), so I'm not comfortable answering about old dogs. The noise is rather like a hissing sound (like an exaggerated form of the sound aerosol hairspray makes) and it releases a calming pheromone. It's not loud (not like an airhorn or anything like that) but for some reason the dogs find it an unpleasant sound and after a bit they stop. As to biting the groomer, I might suggest you talk with a dog trainer for ideas on that. We've had great luck with the Petsmart trainers in our area in helping solve some of our rescue dog issues. Good luck!! Our dogs are giant breed and relatively young (ages 4-7), so I'm not comfortable answering about old dogs. The noise is rather like a hissing sound (like an exaggerated form of the sound aerosol hairspray makes) and it releases a calming pheromone. It's not loud (not like an airhorn or anything like that) but for some reason the dogs find it an unpleasant sound and after a bit they stop. As to biting the groomer, I might suggest you talk with a dog trainer for ideas on that. We've had great luck with the Petsmart trainers in our area in helping solve some of our rescue dog issues. Good luck!!
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I have 2 90lb mixed breeds, a long hair Chihuahua and 2 long haired cats and I think the Roomba is the best thing since sliced bread!! I do get my 2 big dogs groomed every 3 months to keep their hair short cause they look better and it makes it easier to check for ticks and give them baths. It picks up the hair, dirt(which we get a lot of since we are working on our yard) and other debris. I am very happy with it. Cant stand a gritty feeling on the floors-I have hard floors and a couple of small rugs-and Roomba takes care of that. If you have large amounts of hair you may need to empty it more often but I definitely reccommend it-makes life easier!! I have 2 90lb mixed breeds, a long hair Chihuahua and 2 long haired cats and I think the Roomba is the best thing since sliced bread!! I do get my 2 big dogs groomed every 3 months to keep their hair short cause they look better and it makes it easier to check for ticks and give them baths. It picks up the hair, dirt(which we get a lot of since we are working on our yard) and other debris. I am very happy with it. Cant stand a gritty feeling on the floors-I have hard floors and a couple of small rugs-and Roomba takes care of that. If you have large amounts of hair you may need to empty it... » Read More I have 2 90lb mixed breeds, a long hair Chihuahua and 2 long haired cats and I think the Roomba is the best thing since sliced bread!! I do get my 2 big dogs groomed every 3 months to keep their hair short cause they look better and it makes it easier to check for ticks and give them baths. It picks up the hair, dirt(which we get a lot of since we are working on our yard) and other debris. I am very happy with it. Cant stand a gritty feeling on the floors-I have hard floors and a couple of small rugs-and Roomba takes care of that. If you have large amounts of hair you may need to empty it more often but I definitely reccommend it-makes life easier!! « Show Less
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It worked for about 6 months before my puppy got a hold of the box {that holds the prongs} and chewed it all up. This brand doesn't cause any irritation on my puppy. Hope this helps!
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It has a better than average life for an aggressive chewer. I have a 90 lb pit bull that loves these. He destroys just about every toy in minutes. These do actually last him a while, so I will buy him one a few times a year. The only thing that I have found that lasts longer for Cider is the large elk antlers that you can buy (whole, not split ones). Those last quite a while (just make sure you get a large enough one - at least 10-12 inches). The smaller ones have a smaller circumference and don't work as well for an aggressive chewer. :D
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I have dobermans, and the first 8 or so that I gave them took about 5-7 days for them to finish them. Of course they only had them for about 1-2 hours a day. Then the next 2 only lasted about 90 minutes and I wasn't gonna buy more, but I still had some on hand. SO I gave another one and that one lasted for the usual 6 or so days. SO I guess it varies.
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I think that honestly depends on your dog. Mine (Havanese) chews on it a little at a time for about a week or so.
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My thought is by the time the pup is full grown you'd want a new collar. Because even though they last months and you can wash them in the dishwasher, it's just nice to get another one in a different color. My full grown Pyrenees has had hers over a year and the color doesn't bleed into her fur, the color is still as intense, and the locking mechanism is still working great, the collar is still like news. But still. Nice to have a change in fashion statements -- And have an extra when one is in the wash.
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Depending on how much your dog chews it can vary. I have a Collie and an American Pit Bull Terrier. Both are moderate chewers. I get one that they share and it lasts them 2-3 weeks until it's small enough that I don't want them chewing it anymore because they get too small for their mouths.
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The heat packs last a long time so you may want to get extras. My puppy is a lab mix and this worked wonderful until he got old enough to chew it up! :)
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My dog is very high energy. I let her run at that speed for 5-7 minutes every other day. Started her on shorter duration though. I put my makeup on in same room as treadmill and keep her company. When I finish so does she. She jumps off only on my command. It disciplines her and when I leave the house afterwards, she's relaxed.
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I used it on my aussie. She was out of control, barking at insects flying through the air. It didn't take long for her to stop barking, it's been six years and she still doesn't bark :)
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Our Jack has a rough coat and it works fine. They tell you to trim the hair around the neck if the coat is to long. But now that he has worn in for a few months we don't even turn it on. Just putting it on him he stops barking. I have tried every device and this is the only one that worked.