If you used this for a dog, do you still use it or did your dog eventually learn to stay off without the alarm?
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I have a large Doberman who is very stubborn, so I still use it. It didn't take long after I showed him what happens when he touches the pad - he has not tried to get on the couches once since I put these on. I leave them on at night and when I'm gone, but otherwise they are stored under the couch - no problems. Couldn't ask for a better result!
1258344
My dog, (a pug) has learned to ignore the alarm and goes past the mat to lay on the back of the sofa
1258345
We haver had it for 6 months. The dogs still go on the couch when the sofa scram is off. So we keep it on the couch but not necessarily turn the electricity on.
1258346
It only took one day for my dog to learn to stay off the couch. I don't even need to put it out anymore.
1258347
it turned off most of the time but keep it on the benchOnce in a great while , she will try and put just her front paws on it.If it is turned off, I will quickly turn it back on and the next time she tries it she will get the alarm. Weeks will go by before she tries it again. We have not been able to completely remove it, as she is very smart and looks for her chance to try again.
1258348
your dog or cat will stay off when the alarm sounds. It is loud and piercing. it is a learned behavior. my dog stayed off the couches and I moved one around after about 2 weeks on each one he stayed off of them
1258349
It's been on my couch for months and my dog hadn't attempted to jump up when I'm home BUT I still leave it on during the day when I'm not home just as a precaution. Each dog is different though. Great product nonetheless
1258350
I have 3 of these - 1 from a couple of years ago, recently purchased 2 more (due to new furniture). We've put them out twice and now they are folded and put away in the closet. Our dogs remembered the sound from using the first one years back - so after hearing it again, they stay off the furniture completely. The sound doesn't hurt them.....they just really don't like it.
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Depends on the dog. Our lab will start barking after he figures out that it's off. We didn't start using it until he was five years old though.
1797264
It sounds like the positive and negative are reversed. I use it on my dog and she definately reacts to the negative. I have learned that you can't be too far from your dog/dogs or the alarm will not have any effect on them. Hope this helps you.
548141
I have 2 small dogs one is a maltipoo and the other a snoodle I usually use the vibrate sound on them, I have only had to use the the light zap once and they know when I hit the vibrate what comes next will be the zap it does get their attention. I need to be more consistence with it but this really does help I would really recommend this to train your pet my problem is their barking
962743
If you had the receiver near you, I'm pretty sure it would wake you. In my case I'm definitely awakened, but that's because of a Shepherd dog who starts barking excitedly when it goes off. She hears it quite well even a few rooms away.
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I'm sorry I never had a chance to use it. I started calling the police every night since the first of this year because of the noise,(they didn't seem to be doing anything) so I ordered the bark control just in case the police didn't correct the situation. They did & I gave it away to my brother. He was dealing with 3 barking dogs. 2 dogs stop barking, 1 still barks, sister in law thinks it's deaf. My neighbor no longer has the dog & we are enjoying peace and quiet after 2 years of nonstop barking. Good luck to you.
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No, it doesn't work 'on demand'. If you want to go out, just carefully slide the blades out of the door casing, being careful to hold the blades together to avoid the piercing alarm sound, and just slide the two flat blades back into their place on the alarm itself. You could keep the very small plastic band that comes around the blades and use it to secure them when not in use but the band is almost too small to keep track of. We take Doberman with us every time we travel. Good for when someone is at home also. Enjoy the Doberman!
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Remember first, this is a training device not a cure all. You should remove the collar when in the home or if you are around to supervise her actions. Don't leave it on the dog turned off, this defeats the purpose. You and your children need to set aside 10 minutes a day and reinforce the positive result (treats, petting, lavish attention) when the collar is removed so she will still bark when appropriate (intruders, protecting...etc.) but not at certain times. It won't take long for her to associate her behaviors with the collar for certain times. Dogs are very smart and will pick up good, consistent training because you are the leader, the collar doesn't train her, it is only a tool. If you train her behaviors now you will only have to refresh her commands maybe once a week or month so she never forgets. But the collar I used for my cocker spaniel was only needed for 3-4 months. After that she had learned there was no barking at the required time of day (my work hours). I also taught her basic commands (sit, come, stay) and walked her consistently at specific times so she knew what was expected of her. It sounds hard but after a few weeks or months, dogs are conditioned in their thinking as long as YOU take control and it gets easier because they feel more secure.
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I believe so! Honestly, we have a husky, they are known for their escapist skills. When she has the collar on, she stays still in the safe area and doesn't even approach the restricted one. She used to climb or dig under the fence just to get out. Since we bought this fence over a year ago, we have never had to worry about her getting out again. And she truly got shocked only once, that was enough for her to remember what comes after the beep. Good luck!
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My husband used this on a neighbors large dog that was always barking and it really worked. Your dog will probably hear it. Make sure you follow the directions and use at a safe distance from either dog. It MUST be used according to the distance the instructions provide. We used it on our barking small breed puppy so she would not disturb our neighbors during her 6AM walk. and at first it worked great, but then she did not react at all. Seems to work on some dogs, and it is impossible to determine which ones without buying the device and trying it.
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so sorry that happened to you. I have been lucky enough never to had to use mine, other than the flashlight, and have used the noise of it to scare off a dog. I bought because I have other products from Guard Dog, and I love them. I assumed that they put the same quality into this product. (also ...rechargeable, cable included)
749001
I can see your point about turning it off. I have a cheaper unit that I keep in my shop. Thinking about upgrading. I just turn the sensor toward the wall when I'm working out there so the alarm will not be sounding constantly all day when I'm out cleaning or working. Kind of like telling the guard "don't shoot! It's me! Just take the afternoon off"! I just have to turn it back around when I lock up. Form a habit like pulling your keys out of the door after you lock the lock. It's just habit.
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it is a motion sensor, once you put your telephone numbers it will cal you and leave a message. the sound alarm can bve turned off. but if you have a pet it is not a good idea. get a IPcam to monitor home
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I have a Weimariner. Tall dog. He is next to it all the time. It won't activate unless there is a body part directly above the sensor. He would have to put his head over it. Mine is a food a holic and has never done this. I would say you will have no problems.
539480
I used the system to keep my dog from bolting after critters and running out of sight. I now just have to give the warning button and almost never the actual shock. As stated, you would have to have the collar on the dog all the time and watch all the time until the dog associates the bad behavior with the Shock. It should work but it takes some dedication on your part.
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The one I got was Always on! I couldnt shut it off. My dog touched it and cried - yes, when it was "off".
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I, too, use the tone to call my dog and he always comes running. The device does not "sleep" afer periods of inactivity. What may be happening is that the switch for a second dog may be moved. If that happens, the remote will not communicate with the collar. Because I have occasionally "pocket-stimulated" my dog, I have begun using the selector switch to make sure that I don't.