Efficacy of dog appeasing pheromone in reducing stress and fear related behaviour in shelter dogs

Tod, Elaine; Brander, Donna; Waran, Natalie

doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2005.01.007

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“…Recently a tendency to use synthetic pheromones to influence animal behavior can be observed and progress in that field can be noted (Gunn-Moore and Cameron 2004, Tod et al 2005, Falewee et al 2006, Frank et al 2010, Landsberg et al 2015. In domestic animals, except for appeasing pheromones which are commercially available for many species, among others research was also focused on sex pheromones (Izard and Vandenbergh 1982, Stevens et al 1982, Nishimura et al 1991, Rekwot et al 2001, Sankar and Archunan 2008.…”

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The Efficiency of Synthetic Sex Pheromones in Sexual Arousal Stimulation in Domestic Dogs

Dzięcioł

Niżański

Jezierski

et al. 2017

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of synthetic bitch sex pheromones (Eau' De Estrus ® , Synbiotics USA) for the stimulation of the reproductive reflexes in adult male dogs. In experiment I: anoestral bitches were applied synthetic (n=6) or natural (n=6) pheromones and their attractiveness was compared to the attractiveness of bitches in natural oestrus, In experiment II: swabs socked in natural estrual discharge or Eau D'Estrus were presented to male dogs and behavioral arousal (Exp. II a) and changes in blood flow in the penile artery reflecting erection (Exp. II b) were recorded. In experiment III the time dedicated for sniffing in experimental dogs was analyzed in relation to the type of attractant presented (natural estrual discharge or Eau D'Estrus). In all three experiments we observed the signs of sexual arousal, increased blood flow in the penile artery and increased time of sniffing only with natural pheromones. No signs of excitation or changes in penis perfusion were noted after the use of artificial pheromones. Our results did not support the suitability of Eau D'Estrus for male dog sexual stimulation.

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The Efficiency of Synthetic Sex Pheromones in Sexual Arousal Stimulation in Domestic Dogs

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Niżański

Jezierski

et al. 2017

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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“…It can be delivered into the home via a plug-in air diffuser and has been reported to be useful in relieving canine anxiety associated with firework noises (Sheppard and Mills, 2003), travelling (Gandia Estelles and Mills, 2006), being left alone (Gaultier et al, 2005) and within the rescue shelter environment (Tod et al, 2005). In all these situations, tendency to vocalise in particular was reduced.…”

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A placebo-controlled study to investigate the effect of Dog Appeasing Pheromone and other environmental and management factors on the reports of disturbance and house soiling during the night in recently adopted puppies (Canis familiaris)

Taylor¹,

Mills²

2007

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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Disturbance and house soiling during the night are common problems faced by the new puppy dog owner. They may result as consequence of a mismatch between the developmental status of the puppy and its new environment and/or separation distress in a typically social animal. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP, Ceva Santé Animale) as well as a range of other management and environmental factors that might affect this process. It has been suggested that DAP may help the puppy settle into the new home by continuing the provision of the maternal appeasing pheromone. In order to test this, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of DAP was conducted with 60 pedigree puppies, aged between 6 and 10 weeks, as they entered their new home. A few days prior to the puppy's arrival, volunteer owners were supplied with either a verum or placebo plug-in diffuser designed for the slow release of the pheromone analogue over 4 weeks. Owners reported daily on disturbance and house soiling during the previous night over the following 8 weeks from the puppy's first night in the new home. The effect of the treatment together with the gender of the puppy, its maternal environment, the use of a puppy crate, sleeping with other dogs at night and the experience of the owner were included in a general linear model to explain the total number of nights spent disturbing and house soiling. Sleeping with another dog reduced the puppies' tendency to disturb at night to almost zero. Over 70% of puppies sleeping alone disturbed during the first night. The mean total number of nights of disturbance over the 2 months was between five and six nights, mostly in the first week in the home. A significant effect of DAP treatment was found in the case of the gundog breeds only ( p = 0.003), gundogs receiving placebo cried for a median of nine nights, those receiving verum cried for a median of three nights. No effect of DAP treatment was observed on the total number of nights that the puppy soiled the house ( p > 0.05). However, puppies that were placed in crates during the night ( p = 0.004) or had come from domestic maternal environments ( p = 0.006) had significantly fewer reports of house soiling over the first 2 months in the new home. #

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“…Attributing most behavioural problems to a perceived need of the dog to 'dominate' others has been discredited (31,32) and has no place in modern companion animal partnerships (33,34). Likewise, training methods that use coercion and punishment worsen canine aggression (18,19) and create profound risks to dogs' behavioural and mental health (29).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…If the underlying anxiety is appropriately addressed, the disorder can be resolved (13). Pet owners who are trained to recognise early signs of anxiety disorders (Box 1) (14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22) and are encouraged to seek help early may minimise the risk that the behavioural disorder could become a major welfare issue (13).…”

Section: Behaviourmentioning

confidence: 99%

Key determinants of dog and cat welfare: behaviour, breeding and household lifestyle

Sonntag¹,

Overall²

2014

Rev. Sci. Tech. OIE

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SummaryThe changing role of companion animals, accompanied by changes in human lifestyle and demands, places them at risk of poor welfare. They are increasingly subjected to stressors that prevent the adequate expression of normal behaviour. Fear and anxiety often go unrecognised, leading to behavioural disorders that are accompanied by negative affective states and poor welfare. Irresponsible breeding practices result in increased incidences of inherited defects in pets, which adversely affect physical and mental aspects of welfare, either directly, through the anomaly itself, or indirectly, due to secondary effects. Increased urbanisation has resulted in smaller living spaces, higher population densities and longer working hours, all factors that affect the well-being of pets. A better understanding of animal behaviour by both pet owners and professionals, to more effectively meet the needs of dogs and cats and recognise their problems, should inform the formulation of objective welfare assessments to ensure a better quality of life for the animals. Responsible breeding practices that increase genetic diversity and select for traits that help dogs and cats fill their niche in a changing world should be based on evidence to minimise welfare risk.

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Efficacy of dog appeasing pheromone in reducing stress and fear related behaviour in shelter dogs

Cited by 112 publications

References 16 publications

The Efficiency of Synthetic Sex Pheromones in Sexual Arousal Stimulation in Domestic Dogs

The Efficiency of Synthetic Sex Pheromones in Sexual Arousal Stimulation in Domestic Dogs

A placebo-controlled study to investigate the effect of Dog Appeasing Pheromone and other environmental and management factors on the reports of disturbance and house soiling during the night in recently adopted puppies (Canis familiaris)

Key determinants of dog and cat welfare: behaviour, breeding and household lifestyle

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