The Pet Zoom sonic pet Trainer is another dog training device along the same lines as Bark Off. This type of product seems to have sparked a number of look alike sonic dog training aids. The pet zoom is aimed more towards training your pet than stopping it barking.
The pet zoom claims it’s safe and effective, causes the dog no pain,has a 20 foot range, humans can’t hear it and it can be used on both cats and dogs.
The sales video shows dogs and cats behaving badly the pet zoom is pointed at them, activated and we see the inappropriate behaviour ceases.
The normal use of a sonic deterrents of this type is in barking prevention. When the dog barks an inaudible (to humans) high-pitched noise is emitted which annoys a dog sensitive hearing. When the dog stops barking the noise stops and over time the dog is conditioned to avoid barking so as to avoid the annoying noise.
With this type of device there is a lot of evidence to suggest that as a barking deterrent it is highly effective.
When used to try and prevent inappropriate behaviour from a dog or cat things aren’t so straightforward. When using a deterrent of this type timing is everything. If we don’t time the application of the sonic device at exactly the right time the dog or cat can’t associate its bad behaviour with the annoying noise. In fact it could have the exact opposite effect of what you were hoping for. This type of device like a shock collar if used at all should only be used by an expert in dog behaviour.
My guess is this is more of a novelty item and I believe unless used correctly will just be relegated to the junk draw in the kitchen after a few days.
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My Verdict: Not sure about this one. Using a device of this type should be left to the experts.