Hi,
As a follow-up to the thread below (I hate dogs). I thought I would ask if there is much experience out there of using ultrasonic dog chasing deterrants.
Here is my experience below.
I bought a hand held ultrasonic dog chaser (DAZER).
I found the results with it inconsistent. Some dogs seemed to ignore it and still approach me, while others did balk away.
It was hard to know if the dogs would have stopped chasing anyway - except for a few occasions when there was an immediate reaction after pressing the button.
I gave up using it quite soon (only carried it for a couple of weeks) as I am lucky enough to be able to have running routes away from doggy areas and found it easier in the end to do that rather then carry the zapper with me.
Has anyone done a more extensive test than above?
Anyone interested in trying one out here is a link below:
http://www.kiienterprises.com/
Comments
I have no problems with well trained dogs. They would not need to be detered by an ultrasonic device.
From lack of response to my original posting it would seem there is not much experience out there of people using these devices.
cheers
KP, I've not had any experience of anyone pointing an ultrasonic device at Guy (my dog) but he leaps away from flapping black bin bags if that helps!
I think I might try singing at the dogs while wearing a bin liner - that might scare them off better than ultrasound.
Give Guy a a pat for me.
All the best
Strange as it may seem, I actualy do enjoy singing when running (slow runs and when nobody else around).
That's the reason for the nickname Karaoke Pacer.
Nice to know I've got some support if I get arrested or sectioned for it - BUT THEY WILL NEED TO CATCH ME FIRST!
Maybe come accross oneo of those dogs that howl when you sing to it - distract it enough that it will not chase or bite me.
THANKS Roz,
Even if I didn't get any info on ultrasonic dog chasers - at least we've had a laugh.
cheers
Keep Warbling!
If a dog walks to heel and obeys its owners commands then that's fair enough. Sadly, a large proportion don't (4 out of 4 during my 70 minute run on Sunday) and it'd be some much easier if those that aren't up to the task were kept on a lead on public footpaths.
Rich.