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The Behaviour Sprays can be used on all animals with total safety
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Avalon Pure for Dogs, behaviour sprays are now under the FOTD (Friends of the Dog) umbrella!
When the manufacturer announced that she was retiring and was going to stop the production of the sprays, knowing what a difference the sprays can make in reducing stress and assisting in reducing behaivour problems, we had no option but to take them over! As such we have now renamed them FOTD Behaviour Sprays.
As Scotty is a qualified Canine Behaviour Consultant (ABC of SA and SABCAP) she has put together standard behaviour modifications which can be undertaken in conjunction with the various behaviour sprays being used. You will find the individual modifications under the various sprays.
Our Behaviour Sprays Range below - just click on the spray you require to get full details.
When the manufacturer announced that she was retiring and was going to stop the production of the sprays, knowing what a difference the sprays can make in reducing stress and assisting in reducing behaivour problems, we had no option but to take them over! As such we have now renamed them FOTD Behaviour Sprays.
As Scotty is a qualified Canine Behaviour Consultant (ABC of SA and SABCAP) she has put together standard behaviour modifications which can be undertaken in conjunction with the various behaviour sprays being used. You will find the individual modifications under the various sprays.
Our Behaviour Sprays Range below - just click on the spray you require to get full details.
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The General Anxiety is a 'must have' for your First Aid Box for your dogs. You cannot believe how a single spray can lessen the stress and help a dog to cope. Some ideas : changes in home or owner in hospital, dog nervous of vet or grooming parlour, the addition of a new cat, dog or baby, dogs that are over excited, a lot of visitors at once, building renovations, while packing to move, visit to kennels etc.
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All extreme anxiety and fear. Some examples - reactions to people, reactions to other dogs or animals, extreme reaction to collar/lead, extreme reaction to vet or grooming, extreme reaction new locations or situations, to mention a few examples.
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This has been used on umpteen rescue dogs and the effects have been simply amazing. Some of these include the following : mental and emotional anxiety, any fears the dog may have in general, fear based on their past association with people, dogs that appear to be sad, depressed, seem to have shut down - fear of being touched and dogs that appear to be over sensitive, dogs that are desperate for owners approval and are over the top.
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Yes there is help! This is a terrible condition to watch a dog suffer from, and there are so many degrees of fear - from the dog that just lies down quietly and looks unhappy, to the dog that has a full blown phobia and may go around in circles, defecating,or try to escape through windows and fences. What is so important to realize is that the sooner help is obtained the better as this condition will not go away by itself and it is not unusual for dog with Storm Fear to also develop other behaviour concerns such as Separation Anxiety.
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Watching a dog stressing about Fireworks and loud noises is stressful for the owner as well, as it seems that no matter what you do the dog is just not coping. Additionally, owners stress will impact on the dog as well, just adding to the stress. The The trouble with this behaviour is that it does not just go away by itself - the dog needs help, and the longer you leave the condition, the worse it will become. The spray can really help to lower the fear. Do bring in the modifications as additional tools.
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Having a dog being sick in your car, or moving around, drooling, panting and totally unhappy is not fun for either the dog or the owner. Fortunately there is help! Our spray will also help the dog that has fear of getting into the car, and an added bonus is that we give you full behaviour modifications to help with this as well as Travel Sickness.
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The definition of Separation Anxiety is that the dog engages in the unaccpetable behaviours only when owner is out. However this condition does not come out of the blue - it gradually gets worse and is very difficult to turn around. Some signs that dog is not coping : gets worried as you prepare to go out, follows owner all the time, barking, destroying objects, howling, refusing to eat when owner out, digging and several more. The earlier tackled the better and we have given you suggested modifications to bring in as well.
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Just as we humans feel loss, so too can a dog. This can vary from a dog being a bit quiet and withdrawn right through to full blown depression. The spray will greatly help the dog to cope. The spray is also very helpful when there is a terminal illness and end of days are close. Using the spray on the day for when euthanasia becomes a reality will be of great benefit. We have given some suggestions to help your dog recover from grief for you to consider as well.
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Excessive barking is one of the most common complaints where dogs are concerned and their are multiple reasons why this behaviour occurs, however most commonly the barking is stress related. Our Barking spray will go a long way to helping to reduce the stress and change the behaviour, and an additional 'tool' to assist you, is that behaviour modifcation notes are supplied as well.
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Our sprays are designed so that if more than one spray is required, the sprays can all be used in conjunction with one another. They are safe to use around children.
How to use the sprays
Your spray will arrive with a sealed cap as well as a Spray attachment. Remove the cap and insert the spray attachment. Should you not be using the spray on a daily basis, then replace the spray attachment with the cap to avoid evaporation. Store your spray away from direct sunlight.
The spray is more like a fine mist and as such does last a good amount of time. There are two methods to apply :-
Your spray will arrive with a sealed cap as well as a Spray attachment. Remove the cap and insert the spray attachment. Should you not be using the spray on a daily basis, then replace the spray attachment with the cap to avoid evaporation. Store your spray away from direct sunlight.
The spray is more like a fine mist and as such does last a good amount of time. There are two methods to apply :-
- Spray onto your own hands and then stroke over your dogs face, avoiding the eyes. This will allow the spray to be efficiently absorbed by the olfactory system. The highly volatile molecules are absorbed through the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and mouth from where they are dispersed. The anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of numerous organic extracts are well-documented and are now being explored to a far greater degree.
- You can spray above the dog’s head and allow the mist to drift down onto the dogs face.
- The spray is totally natural and safe, even around children and pregnant ladies. It is best not to spray directly onto the dog's coat, especially if your dog is one of the albino breeds where skin can be more sensitive.The spray can also be used on the animals bedding and if for Travel Sickness, inside the car.
- The best results are achieved with using twice a day, especially with long term stress or where the behaviour concern has been in place for a period of time. On the modifications you will see that we have added on additional suggestions regarding usage, if applicable.
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How the Sprays work (Research courtesy D du Toit)
The FOTD Behaviour Sprays are administered through the olfactory system - there is no stressful situation involved whereby the dog has to be convinced to ingest tablets, syrups or suspensions while already in an unhappy state of mind. The highly volatile molecules are absorbed through the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and mouth from where they are dispersed. The anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of numerous organic extracts are well-documented and are now being explored to a far greater degree.
From a 2007 scientific publication:
"Dogs and other animals who rely heavily on their sense of smell fall into the “macrosmatic” category; members of this group possess far more well-developed olfactory systems than their microsmatic counterparts, such as human beings. In either case, odorants such as lavender oil diffuse into the atmosphere and land on the olfactory epithelium – a collection of cells that lines the nasal cavity. These chemicals diffuse across the mucus layer to stimulate chemosensitive cilia from olfactory receptor neurons. The slowly conducting axons collect into bundles called olfactory fila that pass through the cribriform plate and terminate in the olfactory bulb. Through a series of relays, olfactory information influences several brain structures associated with attention, learning, memory, emotions, and instinctual behaviours, including reproduction. Sites such as 1) the hypothalamus, associated with autonomic and affective states; 2) the hippocampus and amygdala, linked to learning, emotions, and memory; and 3) the thalamus, a critical sensory processing centre, all participate in the processing of olfactory information. As such, the neurophysiologic connection between odorants and centres becomes clear, making the claims concerning aromatherapy’s actions less far-fetched." ~ 'Aromatherapy – Nothing to Sneeze At', Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS
Sensitivity of an organism to small doses of certain substances are evident throughout nature. Science has recently discovered the existence of pheromones, a substance secreted outside of the body by an individual and perceived (usually by smell) by a second individual of the same species. Other species do not seem to sense pheromones of organisms except their own.
The blood-brain-barrier is a feature of our anatomy and physiology. Specialized cells in our bodies act as a blocking wall or filter, which prevents many substances from getting into our brains and spinal cord. The blood-brain-barrier makes it impossible, or at least very tough for medications to reach the brain (which is mostly a good thing—we don’t want chemicals in our brains!).
Throughout our bodies, we have capillaries (our smallest blood vessels), which have a lining of specialized cells (endothelial). These endothelial cells are tightly fitted together to form a filter, which protects the brain by preventing large molecules from passing through to it.
R.R. Sharma, a professor of biophysics in India, theorizes that small doses are able to cross the blood-brain barrier and cellular and nuclear membranes. Dr. Sharma hypothesizes that they may act deeper and longer than larger doses because they can penetrate these physiological barriers and thereby deliver their therapeutic effects more profoundly.
Some extracts have properties that prevent vital neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) from breaking down, which increases their levels in the body and results in improved mood and temperament.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit messages from one nerve cell (neuron) to another. The nerve impulse travels from the first nerve cell through the axon—a single smooth body arising from the nerve cell— to the axon terminal and the synaptic knobs. Each synaptic knob communicates with a dendrite or cell body of another neuron, and the synaptic knobs contain neurovesicles that store and release neurotransmitters. The synapse lies between the synaptic knob and the next cell. For the impulse to continue travelling across the synapse to reach the next cell, the synaptic knobs release the neurotransmitter into that space, and the next nerve cell is stimulated to pick up the impulse and continue it. Any changes in its normal function may cause CNS disorders
There are approximately 50 neurotransmitters identified. There are billions of nerve cells located in the brain, which do not directly touch each other. Nerve cells communicate messages by secreting neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters can excite or inhibit neurons (nerve cells). Some common neurotransmitters are acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). Acetylcholine and norepinephrine are excitatory neurotransmitters while dopamine, serotonin, and GABA are inhibitory. Each neurotransmitter can directly or indirectly influence neurons in a specific portion of the brain, thereby affecting behaviour. Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a neurotransmitter in the brain closely related to anxiety.
The combination of ingredients contained in the FOTD Behaviour Sprays products addresses deep-seated fear and anxiety. The products work quickly and efficiently, and no harm can be done as they contain the original material only at a sub-molecular level.
The effects are cumulative - the more often the sprays are used, the more the dog will relax and the specific condition be helped. Negative psychological emotions or mental processes central to the dog's behaviour are overcome and an emotional and physical equilibrium is achieved.
Please note that herbal and other natural products can harm your animals – not all plants are safe and gentle! Do not attempt using any of the ingredients listed, or any other plant matter, without the guidance of a qualified herbalist.
The FOTD Behaviour Sprays are administered through the olfactory system - there is no stressful situation involved whereby the dog has to be convinced to ingest tablets, syrups or suspensions while already in an unhappy state of mind. The highly volatile molecules are absorbed through the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and mouth from where they are dispersed. The anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of numerous organic extracts are well-documented and are now being explored to a far greater degree.
From a 2007 scientific publication:
"Dogs and other animals who rely heavily on their sense of smell fall into the “macrosmatic” category; members of this group possess far more well-developed olfactory systems than their microsmatic counterparts, such as human beings. In either case, odorants such as lavender oil diffuse into the atmosphere and land on the olfactory epithelium – a collection of cells that lines the nasal cavity. These chemicals diffuse across the mucus layer to stimulate chemosensitive cilia from olfactory receptor neurons. The slowly conducting axons collect into bundles called olfactory fila that pass through the cribriform plate and terminate in the olfactory bulb. Through a series of relays, olfactory information influences several brain structures associated with attention, learning, memory, emotions, and instinctual behaviours, including reproduction. Sites such as 1) the hypothalamus, associated with autonomic and affective states; 2) the hippocampus and amygdala, linked to learning, emotions, and memory; and 3) the thalamus, a critical sensory processing centre, all participate in the processing of olfactory information. As such, the neurophysiologic connection between odorants and centres becomes clear, making the claims concerning aromatherapy’s actions less far-fetched." ~ 'Aromatherapy – Nothing to Sneeze At', Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS
Sensitivity of an organism to small doses of certain substances are evident throughout nature. Science has recently discovered the existence of pheromones, a substance secreted outside of the body by an individual and perceived (usually by smell) by a second individual of the same species. Other species do not seem to sense pheromones of organisms except their own.
The blood-brain-barrier is a feature of our anatomy and physiology. Specialized cells in our bodies act as a blocking wall or filter, which prevents many substances from getting into our brains and spinal cord. The blood-brain-barrier makes it impossible, or at least very tough for medications to reach the brain (which is mostly a good thing—we don’t want chemicals in our brains!).
Throughout our bodies, we have capillaries (our smallest blood vessels), which have a lining of specialized cells (endothelial). These endothelial cells are tightly fitted together to form a filter, which protects the brain by preventing large molecules from passing through to it.
R.R. Sharma, a professor of biophysics in India, theorizes that small doses are able to cross the blood-brain barrier and cellular and nuclear membranes. Dr. Sharma hypothesizes that they may act deeper and longer than larger doses because they can penetrate these physiological barriers and thereby deliver their therapeutic effects more profoundly.
Some extracts have properties that prevent vital neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) from breaking down, which increases their levels in the body and results in improved mood and temperament.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit messages from one nerve cell (neuron) to another. The nerve impulse travels from the first nerve cell through the axon—a single smooth body arising from the nerve cell— to the axon terminal and the synaptic knobs. Each synaptic knob communicates with a dendrite or cell body of another neuron, and the synaptic knobs contain neurovesicles that store and release neurotransmitters. The synapse lies between the synaptic knob and the next cell. For the impulse to continue travelling across the synapse to reach the next cell, the synaptic knobs release the neurotransmitter into that space, and the next nerve cell is stimulated to pick up the impulse and continue it. Any changes in its normal function may cause CNS disorders
There are approximately 50 neurotransmitters identified. There are billions of nerve cells located in the brain, which do not directly touch each other. Nerve cells communicate messages by secreting neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters can excite or inhibit neurons (nerve cells). Some common neurotransmitters are acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). Acetylcholine and norepinephrine are excitatory neurotransmitters while dopamine, serotonin, and GABA are inhibitory. Each neurotransmitter can directly or indirectly influence neurons in a specific portion of the brain, thereby affecting behaviour. Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a neurotransmitter in the brain closely related to anxiety.
The combination of ingredients contained in the FOTD Behaviour Sprays products addresses deep-seated fear and anxiety. The products work quickly and efficiently, and no harm can be done as they contain the original material only at a sub-molecular level.
The effects are cumulative - the more often the sprays are used, the more the dog will relax and the specific condition be helped. Negative psychological emotions or mental processes central to the dog's behaviour are overcome and an emotional and physical equilibrium is achieved.
Please note that herbal and other natural products can harm your animals – not all plants are safe and gentle! Do not attempt using any of the ingredients listed, or any other plant matter, without the guidance of a qualified herbalist.