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| Rating |  |
| Brand | Premier |
| Type | Misc. |
| Release Date | 2006-07-11 |
| List Price | $12.99 |
| Special Price |
| Lowest New Price | $6.71 |
Categories |
| Training & Behavior Aids Dogs Beds & Equipment |
Features |
- Citronella spray formula proposes humane way to deter aggressive animals
- Just as efficient as 10-percent pepper spray, yet not including harmful side results
- Highly efficient in stopping low- to medium-altitude aggression; safe to use indoors
- Carry when cycling, running, or walking; perfect for kennel staff and mail carriers
- Contains approximately 12 1-second sprays at a range of up to 10 feet
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Description |
| Directstop animal deterrent spray. Revolutionary citronella formula interrupts attacks by surprising and distracting animals together with a great and unusual scent, giving the customer valuable time to move to a safe situate. Highly efficient for dealing together with low to medium altitude aggression, together inter-dog and dog-to-human. Effortlessly fits into the pockets of joggers, dog walkers and family members who enjoy taking stalls all-around the neighborhood. |
Customer Reviews |
 BEWARE DON'T RELY ON THIS PRODUCT! 2009-09-15 |
| By Sara Squan (United States) |
I am not sure how others found this product helpful. It is no more effective than water.
I have Old English Sheepdog males who fight. I keep them separated at all times. Occasionally someone accidently leaves the gate open and the fight begins.
This product doesn't deter, it does NOTHING! I too used several cans with no response at all.
If anyone knows of a product that does work, please let me know.
Please don't rely on this one!!!
I wouldn't give any stars if it were possible. |
 Has worked forus 2009-08-21 |
| By Karen Wright Gilbert (Central Texas) |
| We have 3 Brittanys and one tends to have dominance issues. She occasionally attacks one of the others. The spray works to stop the fighting long enough for us to get control of the dogs. |
| Saved my dog's life 2009-05-14 |
| By JEM (Temple City, CA United States) |
| Had I not had this product with me yesterday, my 15-lb. dog would be dead (instead of in surgery today). A very large Bloodhound mix got loose from its owner, charged us, and before I knew it, had my small dog in its jaws. I sprayed the dog in the eyes and he dropped my dog. He did, however, shake it off and go after her again, so I nailed him again. The second hit really stopped him. I don't know that this would work on a crazed pitbull or rott, but it certainly helped in this situation. |
 Not for True "Bad Dog" Interactions 2009-03-29 |
| By sam (USA) |
I bought this product thinking that it would be a more humane way to keep the neighborhood dogs from attacking/approaching my dogs as we walk. We have had two bad "dog interactions" this year in my neighborhood, creating mental issues for both me and my dogs (my dogs also happen to be service dogs for my disability, and a dog attack can be a basis for retiring a working dog, it is that serious). At the same time, I bought Muzzle, which is a pepper spray for dogs.
The Direct Stop is so gentle that it is ineffective in my mind. The citronella is more of annoyance than a deterrent. As another reviewer wrote here, he "tested" the Direct Stop on his dogs, and if anything, it would be an odious training device, but not a real deterrent.
Meanwhile I had the displeasure of having to spray a pit bull with the Muzzle, and it worked like a charm. Luckily, the dog was not a "bad" dog but I had no way of knowing this when it suddenly bolted towards us during a walk (outside of our immediate neighborhood). I called my neighbor to let him know to flush the dog's eyes and he, a police officer, was very kind and said I did the right thing and the dog had found a hole in the backyard fence. While he said his dog was gentle, and wouldn't have attacked, that the approach and defensive stance the dog took was enough to justify my use of the Muzzle. His take was that a dog 30 ft away was much too close for comfort and that since I had no way of knowing what the dog would or wouldn't do, that I did the right thing by spraying the dog and getting away.
My dogs were becoming reactive near the dog as well since a smaller pit bull had attacked us just a few weeks earlier. I have nothing against pits in general, but the smaller pit (about a 4 month old puppy) would not let go of my dog and I ended up falling on the ground during the melee, further aggravating my physical disability. Long story short, if you are really interested in "stopping" a dog, get the Muzzle or other pepper spray and don't take chances with the citronella spray which is merely an annoyance, not a true deterrent to a dog intent on attacking you and your dog(s). |
| Didn't help 2009-03-26 |
| By Eggalegga (Utah) |
| I bought this product after my dog trainer recommended it to help separate my two dogs when they fight. Well, it didn't even phase them. Perhaps it's more helpful in stopping a single off-leash dog coming at you. |