If you've tried others, how does this compare to the similar Petsafe birdhouse or other ultrasonic bark deterrents?
626218
I have tried my way through so many - this is the one that has worked the best and the most consistant!It does use the batteries up very quickly, but since my husband built inexpensive little solar units for it, we no longer have that problem!
626219
I'm not aware of any 'similar' Petsafe birdhouse, as you mentioned. We did try a different untrasonic device that had a positive button and a negative button. Each was to be pressed at a specific time and it was a nuisance. Good luck.. give this one a try.
626220
Mmmm hard to say. I did not try many. If nothing is blocking the device and it is for a small dog it will work
626221
This was the first product I purchased, I did not need to purchase another. The sonic birdhouse worked that good.
626222
This is the only stationary unit I have tried, my other unit is a hand held Dazzer II and it seems to control him better than the birdhouse unit. Both work, but the hand held seems to be stronger and I carry it in my pocket for washing the car and other outside jobs he likes to bark at. Neither one affects my small dog, he will perk his ears so I know he hears the sound but it doesn't bother him. Hope this helps.
626223
I have tried my way through so many - this is the one that has worked the best and the most consistant! It does use the batteries up very quickly, but since my husband built inexpensive little solar units for it, we no longer have that problem!
1218259
there is no automatic bark control on this collar. I think you'd have to actually get a bark collar for that. My neighbors used one recently on a very vocal 7yr old jack russell and it worked very well- barking substantially decreased but when he was really worked up he would wimper/cry b/c it wouldn't set the collar off. I would be careful when first using a bark collar- don't expose the dog to very stimulating situations b/c they may rapidly escalate barking/shocking and either develop anxiety or learn they can bark through the collar. As for the sport dog and jumping the fence- you'd have to watch the dog and correct it when they jumped. Personally it sounds like an electric fence that has a collar w/ bark control on it would better suit your needs.
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We moved last year to a house that doesnt have a fence and my lab chow mix would CONSTANTLY chase wildlife deep into the woods. We didn't want to invest thousands into another fence or an electric fence so we decided to give this collar a try. There are two buttons and a 1-10 dial on the remote that you hold. One button makes the warning beep (letting your dog know that the shock is coming) and the other button administers the shock. We have found great success with this product and after the first few days only needed to use the warning button. We tested it on ourselves before testing it in our dog and it doesn't hurt but it will get your attention. I hope this helps! We moved last year to a house that doesnt have a fence and my lab chow mix would CONSTANTLY chase wildlife deep into the woods. We didn't want to invest thousands into another fence or an electric fence so we decided to give this collar a try. There are two buttons and a 1-10 dial on the remote that you hold. One button makes the warning beep (letting your dog know that the shock is coming) and the other button administers the shock. We have found great success with this product and after the first few days only needed to use the warning button. We tested it on ourselves before testing it... » Read More We moved last year to a house that doesnt have a fence and my lab chow mix would CONSTANTLY chase wildlife deep into the woods. We didn't want to invest thousands into another fence or an electric fence so we decided to give this collar a try. There are two buttons and a 1-10 dial on the remote that you hold. One button makes the warning beep (letting your dog know that the shock is coming) and the other button administers the shock. We have found great success with this product and after the first few days only needed to use the warning button. We tested it on ourselves before testing it in our dog and it doesn't hurt but it will get your attention. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I don't know how this compares... but I do know I bought one and it works great! so I bought another one!! My dog no longer jumps on couch or bed. It gives a constant beep when pressure is applied to the mat. It works for me and I hope it works for you!
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There is a beep/tone warning button and then a button to stimulate/shock them. It has not been effective for us. You have to keep reactivating it. Although it is waterproof. Doesn't seem to work when we want it to. We have a PetSafe invisible fence system that works excellent for our yard. We wanted something to operate manually when we go to our land. And this has not been helpful.
856255
We started with one in a 30 x 90 barn, it wasn't enough so I went to order another one and they had almost doubled the price. So I got this one instead Yard Sentinel, Outdoor Electronic Pest Animal Ultrasonic Repeller, with Ac Adaptor, Extension Cord it works better, covers more territory and is louder. With all screamers they get used to the location of the sounds - you have to move them every few weeks or they become less effective. This is not a product fault, this is a biological process called 'accomodation' and moving the screamer, changing the pitch slightly, or angling it different fixes that issue. We started with one in a 30 x 90 barn, it wasn't enough so I went to order another one and they had almost doubled the price. So I got this one instead Yard Sentinel, Outdoor Electronic Pest Animal Ultrasonic Repeller, with Ac Adaptor, Extension Cord it works better, covers more territory and is louder. With all screamers they get used to the location of the sounds - you have to move them every few weeks or they become less effective. This is not a product fault, this is a biological process called 'accomodation' and moving the... » Read More We started with one in a 30 x 90 barn, it wasn't enough so I went to order another one and they had almost doubled the price. So I got this one instead Yard Sentinel, Outdoor Electronic Pest Animal Ultrasonic Repeller, with Ac Adaptor, Extension Cord it works better, covers more territory and is louder. With all screamers they get used to the location of the sounds - you have to move them every few weeks or they become less effective. This is not a product fault, this is a biological process called 'accomodation' and moving the screamer, changing the pitch slightly, or angling it different fixes that issue. « Show Less
856253
We started with one in a 30 x 90 barn, it wasn't enough so I went to order another one and they had almost doubled the price. So I got this one instead http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KNVH18/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 it works better, covers more territory and is louder. With all screamers they get used to the location of the sounds - you have to move them every few weeks or they become less effective. This is not a product fault, this is a biological process called 'accomodation' and moving the screamer, changing the pitch slightly, or angling it different fixes that issue.
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C B,My alarm makes a loud ringing sound not dog bark I think doberman is just the company name BUT it works well good luck
864226
Sorry I don't know. I use mine outside but without much luck with the barking but I think that it has helped with the howling issue.
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.
75125
The only other birds I have seen use this are Titmouse, it defiantly foils the pesky birds I have. Try it, you love it.
1024589
Arika, I have had my Ultrasonic Bark Deterrent about 3 weeks now, and it began to work immediately for my female (mid sized dog/Australian Shepherd). I believe it would help with the whining based on placement of the device. My neighbors have smaller dogs (Yorki sized), have purchased the same unit as they have seen the results from my purchase, and they simply have the device lower to the dogs, as their yips are not as loud as my dogs' barks were, and they have been 100% pleased with their results as well. I hope this information has been helpful to you.
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I was lucky and the Bark Free worked beautifully for me. It saved my sanity. It works using sound waves. Any obstacle between the barking dog and the Bark Free device will absorb those sound waves and lessen the effectiveness. I put my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward towards the dog in the yard next door and it stopped her barking. It took several days and it didn't make her stop barking 100% but she no longer barked for hours on end. Her pen was less than25 feet from the unit and there was only air between her and the Bark Free. The units limitations are clear and must be considered. I LOVED my Bark Free. I was lucky and the Bark Free worked beautifully for me. It saved my sanity. It works using sound waves. Any obstacle between the barking dog and the Bark Free device will absorb those sound waves and lessen the effectiveness. I put my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward towards the dog in the yard next door and it stopped her barking. It took several days and it didn't make her stop barking 100% but she no longer barked for hours on end. Her pen was less than25 feet from the unit and there was only air between her and the Bark Free. The units limitations are clear and must... » Read More I was lucky and the Bark Free worked beautifully for me. It saved my sanity. It works using sound waves. Any obstacle between the barking dog and the Bark Free device will absorb those sound waves and lessen the effectiveness. I put my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward towards the dog in the yard next door and it stopped her barking. It took several days and it didn't make her stop barking 100% but she no longer barked for hours on end. Her pen was less than25 feet from the unit and there was only air between her and the Bark Free. The units limitations are clear and must be considered. I LOVED my Bark Free. « Show Less
1887053
As of 4.10.2014 there has not been an answer that tells me how well these preform on their dogs. If I had used one on my wife we may have been able to avoid our sad divorce, lol. I have a service (Hearing-ear) dog that barks to signal me, but sometimes she does not stop when I want her to. I owe this dog my life and do not want to harm or frigten her, but there are times when I would like to have her stop barking when I want her to.
874452
I bought the 300 model which senses both the sound (bark) and throat vibrations - both must be present to initiate stimulation;to keep other dogs barking from setting it off. Don't know if the 100 model has this "safety" feature.
2184167
yes, it works great. my dogs stopped barking the first day i used it. i have it hanging on a low branch on a tree. my 2 dogs where non stop barkers as soon as they went out. now they do not bark outside anymore. wonderful....
1608629
Hi Robert, I am not quite sure because since then I have put up a sonar bird scarer which has worked for the seagulls I am delighted to say. Sadly all my lovely songbirds are gone as well, even Cheeky the blackbird who has been coming into my kitchen for several years! For those interested the sonar device is: Proctor Pest-Stop Solar Bird Repeller. At least now my cats are safe from the daily attacks from seagulls thanks to this!