will a cat or dog set it off outside?
861829
Definitely. Even movement from leaves of nearby trees or bushes; it is non-discriminatory so it recognizes ALL movement. I hid mine in a birdhouse with a wide "entry." Man that thing went crazy. The birds were furious and tried to get into their house. There is no need to hide it, but I liked it so much I didn't want it to go missing. It is so reliable even in freezing temperatures. I even have a spare, cannot live without a driveway patrol.
861830
A cat or dog will definately set off the alarm. I have had to raise mine up over a foot. We have one dog loose in the neighborhood , about three feet tall and it visits us every night. This is a good security device that can be used for other purposes. It is very sensitive.
861831
You're supposed to put it three or 4 feet above the ground, But I do believe a dog or cat could set it off I believe a bird could set it off.
2174589
I don't see why not. I think the heat only turns on when the cat/dog lays on it. So, it's off when they are away. It has a removable cover that can be washed. It does say that if you have an animal that chews on things, do NOT get it.
20945
Yes, it will. I have two dogs and two cats. The dogs go in and out, but the cats stay indoors. I think if I wanted to train the cats to go out, I could by putting tape over the magnets so there would be less resistance. But its fine with me that the cats stay in.
323040
I don't know for sure, but vibrations and movement can set it off. All it took was is a couple of times getting sprayed and hearing the alarm to train my cats.
1884698
I think it would work for that. The cats are nimble and light on their feet, so they don't set it off. A dog should cause a lot more vibration moving around. Just be sure to remember to turn it off before you sit down to the table yourself. It can get annoying.
2229810
I dont think so. it will depend on the distance betwenn the petsafe and dog.
791842
I have rolled mine onto a screened-in porch with outside access and removed the doors for the original two kittens, and now four new kittens to use. They like playing in and out of it and find it a safe place to go to. Since there is no covering, it would not, in my opinion, be an option for outdoor or yard use with doors closed. It is not made to be weather proof.
2180175
Yes, I believe animals will set off the lights. When my car enters the driveway 15 feet away it trips the motion sensors.
319603
If the cats move in front of the sensor, at the height where is installed, they might activate the lights. otherwise, if they just walk on the floor passing by the room, the switch will not be activated.My dog comes and goes from our laundry area without activating and turning the lights on.
1011779
Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down... » Read More Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) « Show Less
1884701
Yes. I think so. The only problem I see is if the animal is so light and/or light on foot that it does not make a vibration to set off the alarm. I have cats and it is somewhat the problem.
2097032
Yes, because it shoots out air so it would most likely scare the cat as well. But I used it for my dog for jumping my cats were around and the did take off but now I just show my dog the cat and she won't jump and it only took a few sprays.
771801
It is activated by Motion so ANY MOTION will set it off. Short answer - yes
1053335
They have cat collars as well yes. But don't put the dog one ones on them, it could overdose the cat.
560205
It depends on where you set it and point it. It took me a couple times moving it around but I have it sitting at the back door pointing outside. It will go off if I walk in 1 small part of my kitchen or if I use the dishwasher. So the answer to your question is basically no unless you are right up on it. But beware, a cat, a ball, strong wind may also set it off if you position it for movement outside the door.
2233302
Yes. But it may prove annoying as, if the dog is in and out constantly, it would be going off each time as it is sensitive to motion. If the dog is housed and infrquentlly goes in and out of the door it would be fine, I think.
1298961
I use mine for cats, but I do think your dog could easily tip this over and if it is staked down, he could likely rip through the zippered doors to get out.