The use and efficacy of Pet Remedy in the support of the Training and Behavioural Modification of Dogs

Hypothesis : Using Pet Remedy in conjunction with training and support plans, can offer better outcomes than just having the training and support plans on their own.

Pet Remedy is used by many trainers and behavioural consultants as part of their behaviour modification protocols. It is used as a supportive product, and it is perceived to help provide best outcomes in conjunction with training and behaviour support plans.

This combination study was designed to look at testing the hypothesis that using Pet Remedy in conjunction with training plans can help to allow dogs to be more receptive to the support being offered.

Background to Research

It has often been felt by dog trainers and behavioural practitioners that the use of Pet Remedy, in conjunction with training plans and protocols can contribute to best outcomes This study has been designed to test that hypothesis.

Methodology

In this three-month long study, 60 dogs with a variety of behavioural issues underwent a behavioural modification programme and alternately received Pet Remedy treatment and a placebo. The dogs were real life cases, and their owners were supported by the training team.

Dogs on Pet Remedy in the first month were switched to placebo in the second month and then back to Pet Remedy in the final month, and vice-versa. The study data was undertaken independently by Animal Behaviour Centre, and that data was then collated separately by Select Statistical Services.

Conclusion

Whilst it is always challenging with this type of study to directly attribute all the observed effects to the study treatment received in each month, the results are consistent with Pet Remedy being an important support in the training and behavioural modification of the dog studied. A reasonable conclusion can be taken that the addition of Pet Remedy not only aided in the training and behaviour modification process, but also reduced stress in the dogs during the study.