PetSafe Spray Shield Animal Deterrent Spray

To lock trigger, lift red tab and slide to the left until locked.
*To be most effective, the spray stream should be aimed at or near the nose of an attacking
animal. Try to avoid aiming for an animal’s eyes. Before using SprayShield on an animal, the
user should test the spray to become familiar with the range of spray. Citronella is the active
ingredient and presents a strong odor, effectively distracting an attacking dog. The propellant
in the product is flammable, and if heated, the can may explode.

Effectiveness:
Independent sampling has shown that SprayShield is effective in controlling dogs exhibiting
low to medium aggression. It should be noted, however, that while the product has matched
the effectiveness of 10% pepper spray on dogs, it may not stop trained attack animals or
animals with a strong motivation to attack.

Proper use:
The first defense is observation and awareness of the area. Potentially dangerous situations
should be avoided. However, if faced with an attack situation, SprayShield can be sprayed at or
near the nose of the animal to distract it and allow valuable seconds for retreat to a safe place.
A second or continuous spray may be used for animals who persist.

If the aggressive dog’s owner becomes hostile:
Remain calm. The owner most often assumes that you have sprayed their pet with pepper
spray. Explain that the solution in SprayShield is not pepper spray and does not cause pain to
the animal. The spray contains a natural essence, citronella oil, which serves merely to distract
the dog. Let the owner smell the scent and spray a small amount on your hand to demonstrate
that it does not burn like pepper spray.

If bitten by a dog:
Immediately call Animal Control to report the bite so that the dog can be checked for proper
rabies vaccination. If possible, keep the dog in visual contact until an officer arrives. This will
help insure that the correct animal is identified. If unable to do this, attempt to have someone
else do this for you. If the bite breaks the skin, seek medical attention immediately.