Premier Direct Stop Animal Deterrent Spray | 
| Brand: Premier
List Price: $12.99
Buy New: $7.79
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 4054
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 2 x 2 x 5
MPN: DIRECT STOP RETAIL
Model: DIRECT STOP RETAIL
ASIN: B0002XKIV6
Release Date: July 11, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Citronella spray formula offers humane way to deter aggressive animals | | • | Just as effective as 10-percent pepper spray, yet without harmful side effects | | • | Highly effective in stopping low- to medium-level aggression; safe to use indoors | | • | Carry when cycling, running, or walking; ideal for kennel staff and mail carriers | | • | Contains approximately 12 1-second sprays at a range of up to 10 feet |
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Product Description
Independently conducted Canine Aggression trials show that Direct Stop is effective in controlling dogs exhibiting low to medium levels of aggression (this is the maximum level of aggression controlled with police certified pepper spray). The Citronella Direct Stop does not bring out more aggression in dogs, whereas pepper spray often does. When Direct Stop is sprayed the animal will feel the full impact of the pressurized and offensive smelling Citronella from 10 feet away. Is safe for humans and animals as it does not hurt the eyes. A 3 ounce can contains 13 - one second sprays.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Just Stopped a dog fight with it...great stuff! September 19, 2006
A. Thomas (San Diego, CA)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
I just stopped a medium intensity dog-on-dog attack at the dog park with a can of Direct Stop. I hit the re-advancing dog twice (Austrailian Shepard who had just been thrown 10 feet from the other dog). Both times he ran away once sprayed. I had a can of powerful pepper spray in my other pocket but it wasn't needed. If I had sprayed the pepper spray it would have hammered 8 fellow dog park patrons and their dogs...not a good thing to do if you want to maintain good relations with your fellow dog owners at the park. Immediately afterwards two dog owners came up to me to ask what it was, and both put an order in with me for two cans each (I am a personal security trainer and reseller of related weapons).
As a side note, Pepper Spray is very effective against highly aggressive dog breeds such as Pit-bulls. I had the unfortunate need to spray a Pit-bull attacking my cattle-dog a few months ago. The Pit immediately stopped it's attack and ran around the entire school yard rubbing it's face in the grass. I'd suggest dog owners who walk their dog's frequently, especially urban dwellers, to carry a can of each with them. Of course, the Pepper Spray does double duty as a great personal protection weapon against two legged animals as well! I highly suggest the Fox Labs "Five Point Three" formula (Cone spray), which is the hottest chemical weapon spray on the market (I personally self-test all chemical weapons before I recommend them, and Fox Labs is by far the most disabling I've ever hit myself with over the last 20 years!)
Be Safe out there!
 This is not a "cure all" June 21, 2006
Deborah K. Dobbins (Indianapolis, IN)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
As a person who interracts with aggressive dogs on a daily basis and has had many occasions to try this product, I've found the title to be a bit misleading. While this will temporarily annoy/disorient some aggressive dogs, if a dog is really determined enough this will not "stop" him. Please heed the "fine print" warning on the label before counting on this for your safety. I'll give this three stars as this will temporarily distract your low-medium aggressive dogs thus allowing you a chance to escape. I simply cannot give this 4-5 because it is not effective against a high-violent aggressive dog. It's better than nothing but PLEASE always have a back up plan....
IT Works December 13, 2005
K. Burton (San Marcos, TX USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I carry this when walking whether I have my own dog with me or not. It was recommended by a trainer that does obedience classes and some in home training. We have a demented terrier mix (I believe he is a cross of a Jack Russell terrier and Satan) He usually stays in his own front yard, off leash of course, and is content to bark, snarl and mock charge people walking their dogs on the street in front of his house. EXCEPT, this day he decided to charge me and my female Golden Retriever, growling, barking, snarling, coming strait at my dog. I yelled at him, to no avail, of course, pulled out the Direct Stop and sprayed in front of him (lucky enough to have the wind at my back carried the scent of the spray to him, not on him) The terrirzer came to a complete stop, turned and ran back to his house, looking over his shoulder to make sure I wasn't coming after him with more of that really yucky stuff. We continued on our way, I have not seen him off his front porch, nor heard him carry on since that day. My Golden is a big girl and could have seriously injured him if not for the Direct Stop deterring him from his suicide by golden, mission.
Would it stop a trained police dog, doubt it, but for your average, fear or terriorial aggressive dog, yes it worked. I've had reports from other users of it's effectiveness. Best thing it does not injure the dog, no risk to yourself of blowback and great for people with a multidog household (spats can break out among the best of dogs) joggers, walkers, bike riders.
According manufacturer also works on raccoons and snakes. So if you have a raccoon hanging around why expose yourself or loved one to rabies and other diseases, make him want to go elsewhere. Take it with you where ever you go and enjoy being outdoors again! It's peace of mind in a spray canister!!!
Direct Stop May 20, 2006
K. Cooper (Port Angeles, WA)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
We adopted a stray in Jan from the Humane Society and after 22 yrs of Goldens we were not prepared for the problems this poor animal had. She is well trained in the home, and fine off leash, excepts she'll bolt and you won't see her again for 2-5 hrs. But the main problem is on leash aggression with other dogs. So I bought the spray more to protect other dogs from her if on off leash dog was to come up to her. (She is always on leash, under control). Sure enough one evening we were up at our local HS where few dogs go and no one was around that I could tell, but I felt something wasn't right. So I had her close to me waiting to see what was going on. Out of no where two huge labs came bolting out of one of the buildings. I yelled and stood out in front, but it didn't stop one of them from coming right up to her. I did have the spray and it did avert a potentially dangerous fight, that the lab might have lost, but when it was all said and done the can was completely empty. That surprised me and worried me as I still had to get home, now with no deterrant. It was disappointing that only one incident would use a whole can. I'm glad I had it, but I would like to find an alternative that would last longer, as I potentially could have more than one incident happen even in the same day. Dogs are everywhere and part of this dogs rehab is to walk her alot.
KC
It works! May 7, 2006
Christine Lee (Southern California)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
After carrying Direct Stop with me for three years, today was the first time I finally had to use it. While I was out jogging with my 25lb sheltie (on leash), I encountered an elderly man with two large dogs off leash. The dogs began growling and running toward me and my dog. The man called his dogs, but they didn't respond. I picked up my dog to prevent him from getting attacked by these two dogs and kept moving. As I moved past the dogs, I readied my Direct Stop in case a dog jumped up at us. The man finally got his dogs (they were still not leashed).
Once we were 50 feet away, I put my dog back on the ground. I looked behind us, and within seconds, one of the unleashed dogs began running full speed at us, snarling the whole way. Lucky for me, I had the Direct Stop in hand. When the dog was within 10 feet of us, I sprayed the dog in its face. The attacking dog stopped immediately and ran back to its owner! Direct Stop saved me and my dog today. It works!
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