A study done in 2005 showed that puppies in a training class that were
fitted with pheromone collars were later found to have less behavioral problems and were more sociable than puppies not given the collar.
Not exact matches
This unexpected result
fits with previous work showing that E and Z males have different connections between the neurons harboring
pheromone receptors and the brain.
Individuals
with low expression of a
pheromone receptor are more inclined to explore and are
fitter in environments
with scattered food resources.
«This result
fits with our previous work showing that E and Z males have different connections between the brain and the neurons containing
pheromone receptors,» explains co-author Teun Dekker.
Activated by the dog's body heat, the D.A.P. collar releases
pheromone over 4 weeks making it an ideal way for owners to help control stress related behavior, as well as letting their pet socialize
with other dogs.The collar is available in 2 sizes, the puppy / small dog collar
fits necks up to 14» and the medium / large
fits necks up to 24».