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* APPROVED PROCUREMENTS — SECTION 3                      *
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* Air Conditioning Appreciation Portable Fan               *
* Executive Thermostat Thank-You Note Kit                  *
* Climate Transition Neck Cooler                           *
* Standard Issue Breathable Summer Blazer                  *
* Departmental Air Conditioning Enjoyment Voucher          *
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* FILED BY: K. PATTERSON, DEPT. OF GOOD NEWS, 2ND FLOOR   *
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To: Central Records, Department of Random Domain Management

From: Boldo, Director of Canine & Feline Field Testing

Date: 11 March 2025

Subject: Field Evaluation of Adaptil Calming Collar for Dogs (Source: AskBoldo.com, filed by Canine Compliance Subdivision)

The above-referenced product was tested under standard field conditions. The original review, submitted by our affiliated agency, consisted solely of three fecal emoji (💩💩💩) accompanied by the following narrative: “It works. I do not like it. But it works.” This evaluation receives a rating of 3 out of 5 poos (scale: 1 poo = useless, 5 poos = exceptional).

Findings: The collar demonstrably reduces stress-related behaviors in canines, as reported by the test subject’s owner. The owner, however, expressed a personal aversion to the device—likely due to the collar’s aesthetic, odor, or perceived inconvenience. The report does not specify the exact nature of the owner’s dislike, but we note this is a recurring pattern among human guardians: they want results, but they also want their pets to remain fashion-forward or undisturbed by apparatuses. We do not judge. We merely document.

Operational Assessment: The collar functions as advertised. Efficacy is confirmed. Owner satisfaction is, by their own admission, low. This disconnect is not uncommon in the field; many humans would rather their dog suffer in silence than wear a functional but unattractive plastic ring. We recommend continued observation to determine whether the owner’s distaste outweighs the dog’s behavioral improvement.

Signed,
Boldo
Director of Canine & Feline Field Testing
Department of Random Domain Management

SOURCE: https://askboldo.com/adaptil-calming-collar-review/ — Filed by the Bureau of Askboldo Affairs, DRDM.