This comes in handy not just for training a puppy, but for older dogs who like to chew on their tags. A few squirts on the tag and it's safe for a while. NYC dog license tags, and some ID tags, are made of a very soft metal and sometimes fall victim to the desire to chew on something. It's much simpler and cheaper to squirt some of this on when you notice the behavior starting again.

Pros: Discourages destructive behavior

Cons: none

I was introduced to this spray when my dog was a chewing puppy. I sprayed it on rungs of rocking chairs and everything else that he seemed attracted to and it really does work!

Pros: Met all expectations

Cons: None

I have used Bitter Apple several times. It works well on Ferrets or Gerbils that the shelter takes in that have been under - socialized and therefore learned to bite. It helps to train them that hands do not taste good. It also helps with other inappropriate behavior's such as chewing on furniture. It does not work for all and certainly does not substitute actual training. But used in conjunction with training can be a real help.

Pros: Stops inappropriate biting

Cons: Does not work for all

We used this to keep our dog from nosing through the trash and also from eating socks. He never touched them again after he got a dose of the Bitter Apple. Great product.

Pros: Excellent Training Aid

Cons: None

I was taught to use this product in my first puppy training class. I think with my knowledge level, and probably skill level, it was a great training aid, better than so many options around me that I saw for training and "discipline". I don't discipline my pup, I pretty much feel if he has done something wrong, it is my fault for being a bad parent and either suck it up or take extra time w/ training for a different behavior. Nowadays, I use the left-over bitter apple to spray the garbage when I know I have something very tempting in there. I've heeard of people successfully spraying areas where they don't want their pooch to dig. I don't like the idea of using it for 'discipline'.

Pros: effective

Cons: don't think it is usually used appropriately