Comments on: Dog Barking Alarm to Scare Off Burglars

By: Admin

Admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:33:17 +0000

Thanks for that John. I will update the post warning people of the possible consequences of owning this device. Anyone owning this device should measure carefully the distance between the device and the target when it goes off. Ideally they want it positioned so it only barks when someone is approaching the front/back door or window. A device like this can give old-aged people living on their own a lot of confidence.

By: John McC

John McC — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:55:33 +0000

This is likely to cause a major problem with your neighbours with nuisance barking. Could bring unpleasant letters from Environmental Health Officers for Noise nuisance and a possible fine of up to £5000 if a notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is breached. They can even obtain a warrant to enter the premises and remove the article if it continues to cause problems. I would suggest that you use these products very carefully. I know because I am dealing with one at the moment – it may not be that exact model but the principle will be the same.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:56:50 +0000

Are you sure they have around for this long? If they have, I stand corrected. Anyway, I also meant novel in the sense it was a pretty clever idea, a change from the traditional burglary prevention methods.

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:28:14 +0000

That’s not “novel”. My step-granny had one of those 15 or 20 years ago.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:58:52 +0000

Especially if they are animal rights activists of any kind or just nosy.

By: mrbill

mrbill — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:13:00 +0000

I can just see some busybody neighbour calling the police because of a dog which is locked up alone while the owners are on holiday