PetSafe SprayShield Animal Deterrent Spray (2.4 Oz / 71 ML) Dog Spray Self Defense Compact Design for Portability, Belt Clip for Easy Carry, Releases Surprising Burst, Citronella

I have been using this citronella spray for several years. I carry it with me whenever I walk my three dogs just in case we were to get charged by an off leash dog. It is not harmful but dogs dislike the citronella smell and will back off when coming at us. I also use it as a training tool for my own dogs. Just a spray in front of them (not at them) can stop bad behavior like excessive barking or counter surfing.

Had hoped I would never have to use this but today after having this product for 3 years it worked amazingly to fend off a charging rotten twice! It was sprayed from about 10 feet away from the dog and he stopped. Will never forget to walk with this again.

Luckily I have not had to actually use this product yet so I cannot attest to how it works to deter another animal. I bought it to bring on walks in my neighborhood as there are occasionally loose dogs out and there are a ton of reactive dogs in my neighborhood and I'm always scared that one of them will get away from the owner and I wanted something to protect my dog with. The size is small so that it is convenient to carry in my pouch and lightweight. The red switch that you flip is easy to use. If I feel threatened I've taken it out and held it with the switch on the on position and it's super easy to do that in an emergency. I like that there's an off and on so you don't accidentally spray yourself.

We have used this spray more than once to stop a bad situation from escalating. This review isn’t speculation, it’s from experience and the TLDR is you should be carrying this on every walk.First, let’s talk about what it is NOT. It is NOT pepper spray. That is both good and bad.The good news is that you will not do any damage or cause pain to yourself, your dog, or any other animal. The bad news is that because it does not cause pain, it may not be effective at stopping a truly red-zoned attack.What it DOES do is produce a decent strength stream of pressurized water with a slight citronella scent. It’s designed to annoy and deter by interrupting the situation. Think of it as a quick blast from a super soaker.It’s very easy to use, just flick and press. Aim for the head and you do not need to worry about hitting your own dog as again, it is not pepper spray. It’s best when used before an encounter gets physical.We have a husky that is always on leash. Unfortunately it seems there are far too many people who ignore leash laws despite not having any recall and can’t tell when their dog is being aggressive (and as any husky owner knows, huskies seem to trigger an abnormal number of aggressive reactions from other dogs). A squirt from this results in a confused sputtering dog, but no yelps of pain and no trips to the vet.We’ve used this 3-4 times, and it has defused the encounter every time.Only downside? The clip adhesive is awful. Get some super glue or a pouch, because it’s a “when” it detaches, not “if”.

I had dogs rushing toward me and I sprayed this and the spray did not shoot out. The spray was so weak it would not reach the dog. So it’s a useless product.

I ordered this spray two years ago because I’m a dog walker and it provided peace of mind in case anything ever happened.Dog owners of the neighborhood! A couple important things to be aware of!Just now I was walking two leashed dogs in a park that is adjacent to a beach. A stout, unleashed pitbull gunned it from the beach and tried attacking the dogs I was walking.I carry a this dog deterrent spray with me, but over years have never had to use it. I managed to pull it from my bag in time and sprayed the dog like crazy. The deterrent worked, the dog was stunned for a moment and retreated long enough for the owner to grab him. This spray likely saved me or the dogs from being badly injured.Citronella deterrent spray is amazing. Anyone can get it at pet stores or on Amazon. You can use it and be confident that while the dog will HATE that it is happening, it may provide a chance to get into a safer spot with your dogs

This just saved me and my dog!!I was walking my dog when I saw a dog beeline it straight toward us. It snarled and started coming after my dog. This dog was trying to get to my dog's neck. Since the pet corrector was clipped to my treat bag, I was able to get it out and spray the dog. The dog instantly retreated. It smelled like essential oils, so even getting it on my dog didn't harm anything.I'm so thankful it worked! It saved my dog from a major vet bill and possibly me from getting bit!

It works and was great when it cost $9.99. Now that’s is $21…. Hard pass