does it scare animals
234395
Our black lab doesn't mind it, but if it starts vacuuming his way he'll certainly get up and move!
234396
We have a miniture long hair dachund that gets along fine with roomba. She just foes the other way or gets up high out othe way.
1227491
It is not super loud, but there is a fair amount of noise. However, I have no way of knowing if a dog would be frightened by the noise, especially if you are trying to use it to trim nails.
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.
879540
No it doesn't.. The electric shock is really low, is just to scare the dog :)
1237351
Skunks don't scare that easily; they have to feel threatened and even then they warn before they spray. So, my guess is that it could work hypothetically (if it works on other other animals--certainly it can work for deer) but I am guessing that since the motion detector panel that sets off the water is higher than a skunk (low to the ground) would generally be, it might not register the skunk's presence. You may want to consider a Scarecrow which can be set lower, or a solar flashing light. We have all three (including the Havahard Spray Away Elite II) and so far have had good luck with that combination (for deer at least, and maybe other night roaming creatures.) Skunks don't scare that easily; they have to feel threatened and even then they warn before they spray. So, my guess is that it could work hypothetically (if it works on other other animals--certainly it can work for deer) but I am guessing that since the motion detector panel that sets off the water is higher than a skunk (low to the ground) would generally be, it might not register the skunk's presence. You may want to consider a Scarecrow which can be set lower, or a solar flashing light. We have all three (including the Havahard Spray Away Elite II) and so far have had good luck with... » Read More Skunks don't scare that easily; they have to feel threatened and even then they warn before they spray. So, my guess is that it could work hypothetically (if it works on other other animals--certainly it can work for deer) but I am guessing that since the motion detector panel that sets off the water is higher than a skunk (low to the ground) would generally be, it might not register the skunk's presence. You may want to consider a Scarecrow which can be set lower, or a solar flashing light. We have all three (including the Havahard Spray Away Elite II) and so far have had good luck with that combination (for deer at least, and maybe other night roaming creatures.) « Show Less
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No. Unless your cats hits the window fairly hard it will will scare him. It's a good item
878245
Depends on the dog. One of my dogs is terrified by it while the others bark less but not completely
59499
We had the unit set up facing our garden and it kept all animals out. It is annoyingly noisy and at night it flashes a light off and on so consider that in a yard application.
978445
It doesn't work period. NOTHING is afraid of it. Deer and birds eat my entire garden while it makes its worthless noise.I just threw it away in my garbage after 6 months of NOTHING.Send me the shipping, I'll dig mine out of the garbage and send it to you.
693296
it absolutely terrified my old dogs (11 yo Poodle/Chinese Crested mix and 14 yo Poodle). I was not expecting the noise either and I jumped. I think this product is appalling. Often aggression is caused by fear and actively scaring a fearful dog is a recipe for disaster
425081
I'm not sure. We were hoping it would scare the birds away, especially woodpeckers. (Our house is all wood) But it did not work. Now it just sits there now as an ornament.
1023582
I am afraid of the product. Read the directions carefully. It has a huge force, and shoots far. Think about what the wind could do to innocent people or to you if it hits you in the face. I do not think you can spray just a tad to scare the dog. I am saving it to use in case I see something happening at my home or property. It is designed for bears, and I should have tried something else. I am afraid of attacking dogs.
1925486
No. But if you are relatively closed you can hear it vibrate and if you use shock you'll see the dog react to it.
701009
It should. Try only using the vibrate at first. only use the shock if you absolutely must. The shock does scare them but the vibration does too. The vibration is a good warning do it 2 or 3 times before you even think about shocking. my dog is about 8 pounds. I don't have to use the shock hardly ever. the vibration scares him enough
1420784
The only thing it scared were the dogs & people. It is a conversation piece.
2243001
Yes it does, it has four levels, sound and three levels of shock. Just one forewarning the battery doesn't last long but the collar has been decent. It is small and we have used it for a beagle and an Aussie mix.
1715285
This is an extremely quiet trimmer!! There is a little vibration, but I think it would work for a scared animal.