Does A Barking Dog Alarm Work As Well As The Different Sales Copy Say’s It Will?Will a barking dog alarm replace the real thing? I will like to tell you that it does, but the truth of the matter is, I really don’t know! In researching the various dog alarms that are being marketed I wasn’t able to find any unbiased information out there that say’s anything one way or the other. What I can tell you though, there are some very reputable companies out there selling these dog alarms. They are also offering a 100% money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied with the product. In light of this, I would certainly think it would be worth your while to purchase a barking dog alarm and see first hand how well they actually work.
Security specialists as well as your local police will all tell you that a barking dog is a very effective deterrent that will scare off burglars & just about anyone else. The three most heavily advertised Dog Alarms out there are: • The first Barking Dog Alarm, is called Robo-Dog & it is an X10 product which sells for about $60.00 us. • The second Barking Dog Alarm is called Rex. The sales copy states that Rex viciously barks like an aggressive German Shepherd. This model depending where its purchased, will run you anywhere between $70.00 & $85.00 us. • The third Barking Dog Alarm has a picture of a dog on the front with the words Security Dog next to it. This model seems to vary in price also, & it will cost you anywhere between $85.00 & $100.00 us. The three Dog Alarms above operate with the use of microwave & radar technologies as they all use built in microwave radar sensors. The Barking Dog Alarm is placed inside your front door with radio waves passing through the door detecting anyone approaching it. With the three dog alarms mentioned above the closer someone gets to your door the louder & more frequent the barking becomes. The technology they all use is the same, there is no huge difference in the pricing, but they each have some different features that they offer. The first Barking Dog Alarm, “Robo-Dog”, which is an X10 product & sells for $60.00 offers the following features: • A very nice feature that comes with this alarm is a keychain remote. The alarm is triggered by motion or by using the keychain remote control that comes with it. • It can also be controlled by an X10 home automation system called Active-Home. • This dog alarm gives you the option of having it operate on batteries or simply plugging it in to any household outlet. • The closer someone gets to your door the barking becomes louder & more frequent. • It has a volume control. • By switching a button it changes from watchdog mode to tranquil sounds of nature. • Variable distance sensitivity (up to 30 feet) The second Barking Dog Alarm, “Rex”, can be purchased at anywhere between $70.00 & $85.00 all depending on the site it is purchased from. The features that are offered with this alarm are: • This alarm operates on 110 volt AC. • The closer someone gets to your door the barking becomes louder & more frequent. • “Rex” has four different sound modes - 1) continual tranquil sounds of the rain forest 2) angry and protective watchdog 3) rain forest sounds to alert you of a guest's arrival 4) sounds of both the angry watchdog and a warning siren. • Sound level of 100db when volume is turned up high. • Adjustable sensitivity control to sense motion from 5 feet to 30 feet away. The third Dog Alarm "Security Dog" sells for $85.00 to $100.00 depending on site it is purchased from. The features for this alarm are: • This alarm operates on 110 volt AC. • It has a volume control. • By switching a button it changes from watchdog mode to tranquil sounds of nature. • Variable distance sensitivity (up to 21 feet) • The closer someone gets to your door the barking becomes louder & more frequent. If you are contemplating on purchasing a dog alarm you may want to consider purchasing one of the models above. If so, you should take a close look at some of the different features that each product offers.
I guess the biggest differences above are between the first & second dog alarms listed. The first one has the key chain remote & also provides the option of using batteries or hydro. Both of these features are not available in the other two models. The only other distinguishing feature is the two extra sound modes that are offered by the second dog alarm. The third alarm above "Security Dog" in my opinion does not quite measure up with the first & second barking dog alarm. "Security Dog" alarm has 3 strikes against it. 1. It doesn’t offer as many features & the few it does offer are offered by the other two models as well. 2. Its range of detection is almost one third less then the other two models - 21 feet compared to 30 feet for the other models. 3. Higher purchase price than the first & second barking dog alarms. If having the extra two sound modes that are offered in the second alarm are of no great value to you, then I would go with the first alarm, X10's Robo-Dog. Being able to operate the alarm with a key chain remote is a nice extra feature to have. If you do not have a receptacle in the area where you want to plug in your dog alarm, this is the only unit that will operate on both hydro & batteries. The purchase price for Robo-Dog is also lower than the other two alarms as well. I have a small suggestion that should strengthen the odds in deceiving an intruder with a barking dog alarm over the real thing. You may want to place a dog chain & a dog’s water bowl that is suitable for a large dog outside the front entrance of your home. The chain needs to be secured to a railing or a post driven into the ground & both the chain & the bowl need to be visible to anyone approaching your front entrance.
I have suggested this same thing to people over the years of placing a dog’s chain & bowl outside their homes as an extra deterrent in warding off any intruders when they go on vacation. It will not only do the same for you, but it will also add more credence to the dog alarm sounding like the real thing. I hope some of the content above was of some benefit to you, & if you do decide to purchase a barking dog alarm, I sincerely hope it becomes an effective tool in help making your home more secure. Related Articles:
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