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Grannick's Bitter Apple Taste Deterrent Spray Bottle for Dogs, 8 Ounces, Single

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 19,155 ratings

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  • Discourages fur biting, hair chewing and hot spots
  • Can also be used to discourage chewing on shoes, clothing, pets beds, furniture, etc.
  • Beware of copies as pets often acquire a taste for them; only Grannick's Bitter Apple keeps working
  • Far and away the most recognized and best selling product of its kind in the world
  • Simply spray problem areas to discourage chewing

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Value for money
3.5 3.5

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 2.5 x 8 inches; 9.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BC296937
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2006
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Grannick's
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001CCNG88
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 19,155 ratings

Product Description

Back in 1960 a dog fancier visited Grannick's Pharmacy and explained that her dog would become nervous before every show and start chewing and licking his coat.  She asked if there was anything available to help stop him. No such product existed, but in the days when Irv Grannick learned his profession, pharmacists regularly prepared their own compounds and ointments.  He tried different bitter flavorings until he came up with a formula that worked.  For some time thereafter he gave his customer and her friends what he called "Bitter Apple" free of charge. Word spread among dog fanciers and breeders and before long friends were encouraging Irv to market "Grannick's Bitter Apple."  His original "manufacturing plant" was in the kitchen of his home and his wife, Mary, wasn't thrilled. Over the years Grannick's Bitter Apple has grown into a full line of taste-deterrent grooming cosmetics for pets. Many copycat products have come and gone because pets soon acquired a taste for them.  Only Grannick's Bitter Apple works and keeps working. Every day more veterinarians, groomers and pet lovers around the world discover the benefits of Grannick's Bitter Apple. Grannick's Bitter Apple is far and away, the most recognized and best selling product line of its kind in the world. Also effective in preventing pets from chewing their beds, your clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.

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Shake before using. Apply topically. Repeat as often as needed.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the product's ability to deter their pets from chewing. They say it works quickly and effectively. However, some customers have reported issues with durability and taste. Opinions are mixed on performance, smell, value, ability to prevent, and quality.

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433 customers mention357 positive76 negative

Customers like the chewing of the product. They mention that it stops their dogs from chewing on the couch, shoes, socks, and other items. Some say that their dogs don't like the taste of the spray and immediately stopped chewing whatever we sprayed.

"...even put it in his mouth but the release is so quick, there is never any chewing, or damage or chasing, so I'm 100% satisfied!..." Read more

"This spray will deter our dog from chewing. You will have to reapply, but it’s good for breaking the habit...." Read more

"...this works equally as well for deterring mice...." Read more

"...Now his behaviour is much better and the biting has really been reduced. He rarely bites now and if he does it doesn't draw blood like it used too...." Read more

2,083 customers mention1,173 positive910 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention it works very well to keep their young mastiff from chewing her bed or rug, it's non-toxic and effective, and it works well on shoes. Others say that it didn't work for their puppy, the pump sprays didn''t works, and the spray head stopped working. The effectiveness does seem to fade over time, so you need to use it more as a teaching tool.

"We only have the product for 24 hours, but so far it has worked with every test we put it through...." Read more

"Unfortunately, this product did not work for my puppy. I am sure it can work for some puppy and dogs...." Read more

"...I'd used it years ago on a puppy and it worked great. The taste never phased her puppy and trust me it's BITTER! I couldn't believe it...." Read more

"This product didn't work very well for us, but still makes me feel I'm doing something to try and stop our puppy chewing on everything...." Read more

360 customers mention156 positive204 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the product. Some mention it does not smell or you won't see it, while others say that it smells a bit like rubbing alcohol.

"...After a few hours the spray does stop smelling and with all the pouncing and rolling about dogs are bound to do throughout the day that spray will..." Read more

"...The spray is alcohol based and very wet but has no scent after it’s dry and hasn’t discolored or altered anything we’ve sprayed it on. And it works...." Read more

"...several times before he jumped off. But he definitely didn't like the smell and refused to lick it off of himself...." Read more

"...before having to reapply, but it is very easy to apply and has no color or odor (to humans at least)...." Read more

277 customers mention101 positive176 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's definitely worth the price to have a more well-behaved puppy, while others say that it'll last for quite a while. The bottle goes a long way, and it'd last for a quite while. However, some say that the product is not very economical considering the price, the comes in flimsy and cheap, and is not the cheapest of deterrents.

"This was expensive and did not arrive quickly. The bottle did not work so I had to go buy another spray bottle...." Read more

"...It is worth every penny. I highly recommend this product." Read more

"...Seller on Amazon was overpriced, but that was my mistake for not doing my due diligence. Same size is $5 at PetSmart and I bought it for $12 here." Read more

"...Not the cheapest of deterrents." Read more

269 customers mention158 positive111 negative

Customers are mixed about the ability of the product to deter. Some mention that it does deter their dog, although it needs to be reapplied after a rain. They find it good for temporarily deterring a dog from chewing something. However, others say that it has not dissuaded their dog at all and does not cure all cases of unwanted destruction.

"...You will have to reapply, but it’s good for breaking the habit. I just have to get out the bottle and my pup turns away...." Read more

"...My only gripe with the product is that the deterring effects eventually fade, probably over a day or so...." Read more

"...it hasn't stained anything yet, and it seems to be a good deterrent to the pup...." Read more

"...My only gripe with the spray is that its effect lasts only up to a minute (if even that)...." Read more

180 customers mention74 positive106 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the spray. Some mention that it has not harmed any succulents, palms, cacti, bonsai, or other plants. It is skin safe and can be sprayed nearly anywhere safely. However, others say that the spray wasn't that strong, was defective, and needed repeated spraying.

"...We will see. The one container fell over and the top broke off so Now I have to only use one and wait to transfer the product from the other bottle." Read more

"...This spray is great to prevent that, she’s not a fan of the taste. I spray it all over my hands as well and she’ll stop biting. Will be buying more!" Read more

"...This is NOT meant to actually spray your pet. It is derived from alcohol and could burn their eyes if you spray it directly at them...." Read more

"...The spray is skin safe (at least for me and my pup) but I wouldn't use it as an intended use for that...." Read more

211 customers mention43 positive168 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the product. They mention that it does not last forever, the effect does wear off in about 2 to 3 hours, and the spray bottle is pretty flimsy.

"...We will see. The one container fell over and the top broke off so Now I have to only use one and wait to transfer the product from the other bottle." Read more

"...We wish we bought it sooner. It does wear off eventually depending how much you spray and it has worked great for our heavy duty chewing pup...." Read more

"...However, it's not a permanent solution so if you're looking for a spray that will magically make them stop chomping, it's not this but it's a close..." Read more

"...Ultimately, this is a well made, non-toxic item safe for pets and family, and it's a good tool to try as part of your training program...." Read more

207 customers mention57 positive150 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the taste of the product. They mention that it's bitter, unpleasant, and yucky. Some customers also say that the product is like candy for their pets.

"...He really hates it. It seems to be very unpleasant and I'm fine with that. Its nit hurtful, just unpleasant...." Read more

"The taste is terrible, as it should be because it is to stop the dog from chewing on items. It seems to work though I only used it on two items...." Read more

"Bitter Apple is a fair deterrent that is humane for dogs and puppies. There may be uses for other animals but I have only used it with my dogs...." Read more

"...It just tastes like very bitter and alcohol!No flavor of apple at all!The bitter stayed in my mouth for 20 minutes!..." Read more

Great Spray for Anti-chewing
5 Stars
Great Spray for Anti-chewing
I got this spray for my 10 week old puppy who’s been chewing and biting like crazy. This spray is great to prevent that, she’s not a fan of the taste. I spray it all over my hands as well and she’ll stop biting. Will be buying more!
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