Can you use this effectively while it's in your pocket so my noisy & nosey neighbor doesn't know I using it on their dog?
1572491
Hey yes you can, although I have found that this only works on some dogs. I have a German Shepherd and she is very sensitive to it so correction is easy, however my neighbor has a yippy little hamster dog that pays no mind to the correction. If you purchase it keep in mind that it may not even phase the dog depending on hearing sensitivity.
847727
It depends. If you get a good one, then yes, it should be effective at fairly close range (maybe 6-10 feet?) in your pocket. The first one I bought worked great until someone dropped it. The one I have now barely works at all. My dogs know I mean business when I pull it out, but it doesn't have even close to the effect on them that my first one did.
1572492
It's a sound thing, so the less obstructions the better, but, sure, you can use it in your pocket. It didn't do what I'd hoped. When dogs attack on my morning walk, I wanted to push this button and watch their heads explode, but,... I found all it did was aggravate them and make the bark worse. Works better on the cat clawing the carpet. Cats can't stand even the slightest irritation.
1782713
I guess that is a question for the manufacturer, because I just don't know. I do know that it has not interfered with my signal or anything as it refers to talking. It HAS ruined a credit card. I put it together in my pocket with the credit card and then the strip did not work... So now I obviously have to keep them apart...
2007042
I had zero luck with this thing. The only thing that worked for me was talking to the neighbors and/or calling the cops. Our township has regulations about barking dogs and I took advantage of them. It's a shame you have to call the law on your neighbors but it may be your only recourse dealing with people who lack common sense.
1240393
This device works via sonic waves. Any barrier between the device and the dog will absorb and lessen those waves. If your barking dog is nearby, the sonic waves will still have an effect if sent thru a glass pane but if the dog is at the outer range of the 50 foot effective area, the Bark Free will not be effective. It is best to have no barrier or any sort between the dog and the Bark Free. That means fences, bushes, trees, windows....anything that will absorb sound waves will lessen the effectiveness. I kept my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward so nothing was between it and the neighbor's dog and it worked wonderfully.
1208463
Absolutely not. If someone is near you and talking you, you have to have to hear their extremely loud voice. Plus, the device will produce very loud sounds if I you walk while weaing it.
2127364
No, it just makes white noise or various soothing sounds. That would help you ignore the noise from your neighbors!
1252408
I dont think it is loud enough to disturb your neighbors, but it might annoy your dog if you have one.. :-)
1142161
If it sounds, anyone can turn it off. Not sure what purpose it would serve when you are not present. The battery probably would not last several hours.
1861331
Yes, you can. I've done that with our dog when she's been left alone in the house. Depending on the internet connection, there is a bit of a lag between the time you speak and the audio is heard at the other end.
2105682
No - it's fantastic that way. My son and husband keep theirs in their pockets, no beeping or other annoying sounds, and attached to the waist is perfectly quiet too. They prefer it in the pocket though - nice and small.
1862357
Make sure there aren't any obstructions where the blade meets the lock. After being in my pocket it can get fuzz caught in there
382230
the dog may not hear so well due to breed. dogs over the years have been bread to do different thing for man. hunt by smell sight or sound. my unit works ok but there is a pack of small dogs next door.they do stop barking after a min or so. I wish my neighbors would just move I can only hope. Joe
439806
Sorry--never used that feature. It's not what I bought it for. Put it in your pocket where you can feel it, but the vibration will be muffled. No matter how quiet it vibrates, if clients can hear it, they will feel rushed.
1276356
Its pretty loud. I use ot on dogs though, and they tolerate it fine. Also, it gets the job done so quickly it shouldnt be an issue. I would think that unless your neighbors are REALLY sensitive or right on top of you it shouldnt be an issue. It's no louder than say and electric leaf blower.
1142085
http://services.amazon.com/content/product-ads-on-amazon.htm/ref=footer_pads?ld=AZPADSFooter if she is outside it will hurt her ears as well. You can aim it towards the neighbors dog but it only has a 50ft range so keep her away from it.
1830290
Absolutely---Yes. That is exactly why I bought one. I had serious doubts about it, but it works very well. It has not bothered my dog at all either.
1727814
I actually found this product useless my dog would bark anyway with it in the house. I don't see why you can't try it in the car though. I think the thing is just a plastic case for an intermittently blinking LED.