Trialling DAP Diffuser
filed on Lorna's Blog on Jan 22, 2009
I want the grooming experience at Nose 2 Tail to be good for all dogs, but some of the dogs- who perhaps come into grooming late, rescue dogs etc can get a bit apprehensive of the grooming procedure. For example, they dont like water/hairdryer/nails clipped etc. So before Christmas I decided to trial the DAP dog diffuser in the salon. As I understand it DAP works by using a synthetic pheremone similar to the pheremone released by a nursing bitch to her pups. This is comforting and in challenging times can relax dogs and ease their minds a little. I have used this on my dogs through firework season and was pleased with the results. So I decided to trial the diffuser at the salon in order to help those nervous dogs who need a little extra reassurance. The results have been very positive, dogs who have previously been unsettled have settled quicker and have been less flighty, and my overall impression of the results are that using the DAP diffuser has helped a few sensitive customers to cope with the grooming procedure better.
Therefore I will be continuing the use of this at Nose 2 Tail, I only wish there was a human equviliant!!


