SentryCalming Collar for Dogs (3 Pack)

I have a very anxious two dogs. I'd like to start this by saying, I know ahead of time, this would not change their behavior 100%.Smell: Nice pleasant kind of baby powdery smell.Look: It looks like a plastic collar. Its not the most attractive thing, but they're not show dogs.Effective: This in combo with the treats calms them about 20%. I don't think that's terrible for an over the counter product.Fit: Easy to fit to the size you need, and to trim off the excess.Overall: I do have a subscription for these. I think 20% is good, and its worth using them. 4 stars only because I wish they were slightly more effective.

Not sure how I feel about these collars. I bought the 3 pack so I could try one each on our 3 puppies, all at the same time. Seemed to work fine from the time I put them on (you're supposed to expect to see a difference within 2 weeks of using the collar). I credited all their calmness to the collars. :) The dogs didn't go as crazy over things that would normally set them off on a barking outbreak. I thought the smell was fine until I noticed I kept thinking "Ugh...what's that smell?" I realized that it was the collars - perhaps a little overpowering since we had 3 collars going at once. It's not that the collars have a bad smell, but that they have a smell that I must associate with pee or bathrooms. To me, it smells like those tablets that you put in toilets to keep them clean and the water in them blue. We had the collars on for about a week and a half. We eventually took them off because the dogs had a few unexpected episodes of wanting to get at one another's throats. Everyone in the house was just ready to give up on the collars. I still think it made a difference at first. Give it a try - each dog probably responds differently. But maybe pass on this if you're thinking of getting it to put on more than one dog. If you do buy these, I recommend putting them on your dog while you're outside. There's a waxy powder residue that'll make a mess while you're trying to get the collar on.

We have two dogs that are both rescues from a very abusive/neglectful situation and have different anxiety issues. One has separation anxiety as well as a fear of loud noises (e.g., lightning, fireworks) and the other one has a general anxiety around new people. We are working with both of the dogs to try and help with their anxiety and thought these collars would compliment the training we are doing.When we received the collars, we immediately read the instructions. I know a lot of people stated that when the package was opened, all the powder on the collars came off minimizing the effect. It is true that the powder on the collar does come off upon removing them from the package but the instructions state that this is normal and that the powder is a carrier for the pheromones and not the pheromones themselves. The powder that comes off is not harmful to the dog. In regards to the fragrance (lavender chamomile), I do have to agree with other reviewers in that it is pretty strong and seems to last for quite a period of time (on a side note, my husband is convinced the collar was rolled in moth balls instead of lavender and chamomile).Since we purchased the 3 month supply that included 3 collars, we decided to place one on each dog to see how they would respond. We got two different results after each dog wore the collar for a week. I will review below how each dog responded to the collar.For our one dog who has separation anxiety and a fear of loud noises, the collar seemed to really help him remain calmer. I do want to clarify that the collar helped support his anxiety but by no means cured his anxiety. With the collar on, we were able to actually go outside without him whining at the door and having to be right beside us at all times. We also live in a State which is prone to severe thunderstorms at various times of the year. The timing of getting the collars was perfect in that we are in thunderstorm season. When a thunderstorm occurs, we have noticed that our dog is calmer and not as anxious. He still has some anxiety but the heavy breathing and trembles have significantly decreased. Again, we did not have an expectation that the collar would cure him but we wanted to give him something that would assist him with the anxiety.For our other dog who has general anxiety around new people, the collar wasn't as effective. He is generally an overall calm dog but when someone new comes over, he tends to get agitated and unsettled. Even with the collar on him, he still exhibited the same level of agitation and unsettlement. Although the collar did not seem to be as effective on him as it was on our other dog, we still believe there is some calming benefit to the collar.In summary, I would recommend anyone looking for another aid to assist with dog anxiety give the collar a try. For us, it was worth giving them a shot as it did benefit one of our dogs. I think as other reviews mentioned, it will depend on the individual dog and there response to the pheromones as to whether it is effective. I don't have any regrets on giving the collars a chance (especially since they are not that expensive per collar when compared to some of the other items most people purchase for there pets).

I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, it works -ish. It's not a miracle product. My pug has been wearing it for 3 weeks now and I've noticed that overall he is generally calmer when we leave. We purchased it for separation anxiety and to help with marking. I've found he marks much less, no longer rips up carpet, and cries less when we leave him. The smell is STRONG, and although it gets weaker the longer the collar is worn, it never goes away. It's not a horrible smell, but it's constant, and could see how you might avoid this product if you are sensitive to smells.

The dollar seems to be helping reduce our rigs anxiety. She loves the smell. I’m scent sensitive do it’s a bit overwhelming at times.The 3 pack is a really good deal.

I purchased this for my dog who deals with extreme fear issues from loud noises. She is terrified of thunderstorms, fireworks, motorcycles, construction noises etc. I bought this collar hoping to ease her fear when going out for her walks and during storms/fireworks but after using all 3 collars in the package, I found that this product really didn't make a difference in the long run. She might be a little better during storms now but trying to get her out for walks without her getting spooked by a noise is a battle every day.I wouldn't recommend this product at all. I am personally looking into other herbal remedies for her fear right now. I still do not want to put her on medications.

I purchased these collars about a month ago for my daughter's dog. I was concerned as she was becoming more and more anxious from everyday noises and activities, i.e. separation anxiety when her 'sister' leaves the home, car sickness, garage door creeping open and changes in her environment -- painting, hammering, vacuuming, etc. Since putting on the collar, my daughter has noticed subtle changes in her behaviour, i.e. no more leaping into her lap at unexpected noises. She is hoping that, with continued use, she will only get better. And, as one buyer pointed out, they smell wonderful!

This is an american version of the adaptil collar. Tried it as there is 3 in the box (3 months supply) for £30. I would say it works pretty good, not sure as effective as the adaptil. It is much narrower but does give off a lovely scent. It has worked 80-85% compared to the adaptil collar. the difference maybe that it keeps coming loose more so not effective if not on tight enough to absorb into the skin. They are one size fits all cut to size so will fit small dog to large dog