FOTD DOG BEHAVIOUR SPRAYS - RESCUE DOG
See our suggested behaviour modifications below for additional assistance.
Also have a look at our FODS Shelter Initiative page which has articles aimed specifically at dogs that have been adopted.
Also have a look at our FODS Shelter Initiative page which has articles aimed specifically at dogs that have been adopted.
This has been used on umpteen rescue dogs and the effects have been simply amazing. This spray targets so many of the problems that Rescue dogs often have and helps them to make the adjustments needed to settle into their new home. Many of the Rescue organizations are using this spray for the first few days that a dog goes to the Foster home to help it to cope. This spray is not limited to dogs from shelter, if the dog is exhibiting any of the behaviours mentioned below, the spray will greatly assist.
Some examples of where the Rescue Spray would help - 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 over excitable. In general, just about everything one finds with a Rescue dog.
We would suggest at least twice a day and again in any situation the dog may feel insecure or threatened.
When you receive your spray, it will be in a dark coloured bottle with a sealed top. To use, open the top, remove the stopper and insert the spray attachment. Keep the bottle out of the sunlight and should you not be using for a period of time - then replace the sealed cap to avoid evaporation.
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.
FOTD Dog Behaviour Sprays
RESCUE DOG SPRAY Composition per 50ml 99.6% purified ionised water 0.3% alcohol 0.1% herbal tincture of Club Moss; Black Stinkwood; Chamomile; Korean Ginseng ; Oats ;Passion Flower ;St. Johns Wort; Valerian; Iodium; Wolf's Bane; Yellow Jasmine. In terms of Act 36/1947, the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. WARNING: Do not attempt to use any herbs or herbal tinctures without supervision of a qualified Herbalist. Friends of the Dog (Pty) Ltd Registration Reg No. 2014/094713/07 P O Box 1625, Lyndhurst, 2106 Gauteng, South Africa +27 73 735 0469 50ml |
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.