You'll have to update us on how YOUR zapping goes. Especially with the dogs. I have cats that I'd like to zap, and I know that you can zap while holding a paw, but they probably wouldn't let me hold them that long! And will you do it in the 3 increments, or go for a whole straight hour? (I've been reading that Hulda no longer recommends the 3 seven-minute sessions, but goes for long-term zapping instead).