Facts on Ultrasonic Dog Deterrents

Dog Deterrents

• Ultrasonic dog deterrents work by providing a frequency that dogs find irritating---normally deterring them from any imminent attack. The frequency is generally over 20 KHz, which is higher than the range of human hearing; therefore, people cannot pick up the frequency. The sound is harmless to the dog's ear and only serves to temporarily deter its behavior.

Operation

• Dog deterrents are very simple to operate. They require the user to point the device at any dog they'd like to deter and simply press the button that then releases the sound frequency.

Range &Cost

• Normally dog deterrents work from up to a 15 to 20 feet range; however, if users are able to spot a potential threat coming from the distance, they should activate the device immediately. Most dog deterrents cost less than $25.

Types of Dogs

• Dog deterrents are designed to work on all breeds of dogs. Since all dogs---both large and small---have the same hearing range, there are no breed restrictions.

Common Uses

• Dog deterrents are useful in situations where an aggressive dog might be lurking. Individuals who walk, run, or spend a lot of time outdoors place themselves at the biggest risk to potential animal attacks and therefore are the people who most commonly use the device.

Professional Uses

• Many professional agencies that might find themselves in a potential situation where a dog can interfere also use the device. Rescue teams such as firefighters use the device to deter home pets when attempting to rescue a person who is in danger.