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If your dog gets a bit wound up at the vet, in the car, or when you move house, a pheromone collar may be worth a look — but whether it's the right tool depends on what's actually going on with your dog. The Calmdogs® Calming Collar for Dogs is a pheromone collar that may help some dogs settle more easily in everyday situations like these. For a dog who's genuinely distressed when left alone, or frightened of fireworks, start with your vet or a qualified behaviourist instead — more on that below.
Who This Collar May Suit, and Who Should See a Vet First
The Calmdogs Calming Collar is a pheromone collar. It slowly releases a synthetic version of the appeasing pheromone that nursing mother dogs give off around their puppies, made from a blend of fatty acids. You put it on, leave it on, and replace it every 60 days. It's non-sedating, so it will not make your dog drowsy or dull.
Used alongside a steady routine and reward-based training, it may help some dogs settle more easily in situations like car journeys, vet visits, or getting used to a new home. Results vary from dog to dog, and the collar is meant to sit alongside a calm, consistent routine, not replace one.
Where it isn't the right tool: if your dog is distressed when left alone, or frightened of fireworks or thunder, that calls for a conversation with your vet or a qualified behaviourist first, not a piece of equipment. A calming collar can sit alongside the plan they give you, but it's not a replacement for it.
How to Fit and Use It
Place the collar around your dog's neck and adjust it so you can fit two fingers between the collar and their neck. Buckle it, then trim off any extra length for a neat fit.
It's adjustable up to a 27" neck circumference. On toy breeds and dogs with slim or flat necks, it's worth checking the fit and your dog's comfort over the first few days, and loosening or removing the collar if it rubs.
Once it's on, leave it on. The collar is designed to be worn continuously, day and night, so there is nothing to remember each day.
How Long It Lasts, and When to Replace It
Worn continuously, one collar lasts up to 60 days. After that, it's time for a new one. The collar comes in a reusable metal tin.
A simple way to stay on top of it: note the date you put the collar on, or set a reminder for roughly two months later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Calmdogs Calming Collar?
The Calmdogs Calming Collar is a pheromone collar. The active ingredients listed on the product are oleic acid, methyl linoleate, methyl palmitate, methyl laurate and squalene. It slowly releases a synthetic version of the appeasing pheromone, made from a blend of fatty acids. It is non-sedating and comes in a reusable metal tin.
Will the Calmdogs Calming Collar make my dog drowsy?
No. The Calmdogs Calming Collar is non-sedating, so it will not make your dog drowsy or dull. It releases a synthetic pheromone rather than a sedative, so your dog stays their normal self while wearing it. As with any new collar, watch how your dog gets on over the first few days.
Can I use the Calmdogs Calming Collar for separation anxiety or fear of fireworks?
No. The Calmdogs Calming Collar is not a treatment for separation distress or fear of loud noises. If your dog is distressed when left alone, or frightened of fireworks or thunder, talk to your vet or a qualified behaviourist. The collar can sit alongside whatever plan they recommend, but it isn't a substitute for that plan.
How do I know if the Calmdogs Calming Collar fits my dog properly?
Fit it so you can slide two fingers between the collar and your dog's neck, then trim any spare length. It adjusts up to a 27 inch neck circumference. For toy breeds or dogs with slim or flat necks, check their comfort over the first few days and loosen or remove the collar if it rubs anywhere.
How often do I need to replace the Calmdogs Calming Collar?
Every 60 days if it is worn continuously. After that, replace it with a new Calmdogs Calming Collar. Note the date you put it on, or set a reminder for about two months later, so you do not lose track. The collar comes in a reusable metal tin.
