Spray 8 to 10 pumps of ADAPTIL® at least 15 minutes before the dog is introduced into the environment(car, carrier, kennel etc...): one spray should be administered to each of the 4 corners, 2 sprays to the floor and 2 sprays to the top of the carrier or kennel. The effect should last approximately 4 to 5 hours. When transporting your dog on long journeys, we recommend re-spraying the travel carrier or into the car after that time (with the dog removed from the carrier or the car). Please also observe at least a 15-minute window for alcohol evaporation.