Customer Reviews

DAZER II Ultrasonic Dog Deterrent

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I am a postal carrier and purchased the dazer as a first line of defense against dogs. I easily see over 100 dogs a day and when a dog barks at me, I hit the dazer.

I have nearly worn out the battery testing this little device. I cover many routes and have tested this device over 1000 times (easily). It has worked tail-tucking-excellent on only 4 dogs. It will stop about 50% of all dogs from barking for a few seconds. And about 30% of dogs from barking as long as I hold the button.

For a postal carrier this is great because it quiets down my day, but I'd only use this as a primary defense if I had a can of mace as back up--which I do.

I also agree that it works much better on mid-size dogs. Nearly no effect on small dogs--the ones that yipe and bother me the most--darn.

Add me to the growing list here of people who swear by this product and are amazed at its effectiveness. It really does work, so much so that I felt compelled to tell others.

Like other reviewers, I bought the Dazer in desperation after all other methods had failed to stop my neighbors' two Schnauzers from barking at me and my children every time we tried to use our own back yard. When I first used the Dazer on them, the dogs actually stopped mid-bark and looked at me as if I had just called them Chihuahuas. When they started to bark again, I Dazed them a second time and again, they stopped instantly. I then gave the now-silent and clearly befuddled mutts one final shot of ultrasonic goodness for good measure (heh heh), at which they turned and scurried off into their house - not in pain, but clearly annoyed at whatever sound the Dazer puts out (humans cannot hear it, nor can my two elderly dogs).

The mongrels and I repeated this scenario for two more days after this, and that did the trick. Now when anybody in my family goes into the back, they either run off or ignore us completely. Oh, they still bark sometimes, but not at us. Like John Wayne (as one reviewer put it so well), I keep the Dazer clipped to my waistband just in case I need to remind them what it sounds like. I might even have done so once or twice, but that cannot be confirmed.

I don't know if the thing works on all dogs, or if it stops a charging dog, and I hope never to find out. I wouldn't rely on the Dazer or any other device to protect my children from an attacking dog, anyway, as Mr. Schinzer below might. But I know this: the Dazer has made my back yard a fun and QUIET place for me and my family to enjoy once again.

Now, if it only worked on loud people...

I normally don't make time for reviews but this item is so wonderful I want to post flyers for it throughout my neighborhood as the barking dog problem is rampant. The short version...The pros: It will quiet a barking dog with sensitive ears,it really does shut them up! The cons: It doesn't work through walls! You have to be near the dog (w/in 50ft) for it to have an effect. Get this item if you have a barking dog problem and an inconsiderate neighbor who refuses to do anything about it.
The story: Everytime anyone used to go outside of my newly purchased house, the neighbor's dog would bark incessantly. Not to mention the fact than anytime anything happened w/in earshot the dog would be barking. I asked the neighbor if she could do something about this and she replied, "He's a Lab, they just bark". Unacceptable and not true, only untrained ones do. I tried dog treats, I tried coaxing then I resorted to the hose, and all it did was raise my waterbill and make a large stripe in my lawn very green. So we built a large privacy fence (at our expense) and the barking did not stop. This "Dazer" was my last hope. So the day came to try it out (read: "the moment it arrived in the mail" comes WITH batteries!)It works exceptionally well!!!! I can't tell you how empowering this thing is. I feel like John Wayne. To finally have something to stop the barking. It's so peaceful when my family, friends and I go outside. If the dog starts, I walk over, aim it in the dog's direction push and hold the button and say "Quiet", the animal stops and runs in the house so quickly, you'd think I'd maced it. So I am covertly training my neighbor's dog for her! I was skeptical but relieved to have a tool to bring respite to this barking phenomenon that appears to be taking over the peaceful homes of America due to socially irresponsible dog owners (don't get me started). PS: I love animals. I have 2 well trained dogs myself, that have never needed a Dazer as I took them AND myself to dog training courses. (I'd never heard of it before until I Googled "how to stop your neighbor's dog from barking") Get this, if you value peace and quiet.

I am a avid cyclist. Aggressive dogs are a big problem in the rural area I live in. I have bitten 3 times while cycling. I had one dog bite my spinning front wheel which crushed his jaw. I have even gone over the handle bars when a pack of dogs chased me one day. I am chased on almost every ride.
Not a big fan of "domesticated" animals for obvious reasons.

The Dog Dazer was recommended by a friend. I was skeptical. To date, I have been chased by 5 dogs since buying the Dazer. All the dogs were different breeds. All 5 dogs stopped chasing when I pointed the Dazer at them hit the button.
Pros:
IT WORKS.
it's cheaper and safer than using pepper spray or a gun ( I would use the latter if i would not end up in jail for killing a dangerous dog).

Cons: It is a little bulky and heavy.

Would I recommend it or buy it again?
YES

I am very pleased with the Dazer!!

The next-door neighbors own 2 dogs that they by the way they don't care about hence they leave them out in the backyard all the time... for them to bark and torture me very effectively.

The `fence' between the 2 houses is a 6-feet wall. When someone comes out to the backyard the dogs immediately run towards the common fence and bark as loud as possible; though they are small/medium-sized, their barks are quite loud and bothersome.

I used the Dazer today for the first time... I heard them barking and went out into my backyard and went close to the backyard where they ran to immediately, barking and barking non-stop.

I `dazed' them once and they immediately ran away from the fence and one of the dogs quit barking- the small one. The larger dog -though also ran away, kept barking.

But I decided to invest 5 minutes to train them and stayed there so every time I heard barks -mostly the large dog because the small one wouldn't bark again, I hit the button on the dazer and though the dog became more irritated, it was clear that something was bothering him but he ended up quitting the barking...I know I probably will have to invest a few more days/weeks to fully train them, but it was very effective.

It is wonderful, it works!!!! I couldn't hear a thing but clearly it was very effective on the dogs... I am very happy with the product, it works!!!!

This is a replacement for one my wife has used for years while running. We also use it walking our dog. THIS THING WORKS AS PER THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. It will not work on dogs with hearing problems. It will not "completely" work on a dog that is not peaked for "attack", but it will annoy them to leave the area rather fast. That's a great point as it has kept the other dogs from entering "my dogs space" during walks without troubling my dog. Most important is the following:

If the dog is peaked for "attack" - I kid you not - it looks like the dog got "shocked". I've seen dogs pretty much jump straight in the air doing a 180 turn and run. I'm not a vet but I'm guessing something peaks in a dogs hearing during "attack mode".

Anyone not satisfied with this product has not read / understood the instructions or their expectations are beyond the products capabilities. If a deaf Rottweiler decides to attack you, you will not be satisfied with the performance of this device. If your dog is barking for "fun" or because of excess energy, it is just going to twist its head and look at you like you are weird for something... Perhaps if it annoys enough, the dog would stop barking (My dog was trained not to nuisance bark by other means). READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ITS USE. No doubt this device has protected my wife in the past.

I have three large dogs next door that bark and howl all the time! There are two rots and one chow/husky mix and they are constantly waking up my 15 month old. I decided to get the Dazer 2 because of the reviews and the price and I am SO GLAD I DID! I stand out my back door and point it at the fence where the dog is (about 25 feet away through a 6 foot wood fence) and press the button for about 2 seconds and at first they just stopped barking for a minute, than barked again so I set it off again and they ran inside. Now whenever they bark, I set it off and they tuck tail and run in the house. Now they rarely bark! 1 month later: If they do bark all I have to do is open the sliding back door and they run in the house. I would defiantly call it a SUCCESS! I could KISS the inventor!

Before I bought this item I read the other customer reviews and they said this item worked. I tried the Dog Dazer over and over on dogs with no effect. I can see them react that they can hear it, but the Dog Dazer does not stop the dog from barking or approaching. I am glad I did not try to use the Dog Dazer on a vicious dog that was coming after my kids. I am completely unsatisfied with this product.

This product has been a life saver for our young son with a life threatening allergy to dogs. Works best in a 15ft range. It does work and stops unleashed dogs from approaching.

I also felt compelled to advise potential buyers of the effectiveness.

First, let me say, I was thoroughly impressed with the shipping time. I received this just a few days after I ordered it. I didn't expect it for at least a week.

Now, the Dazer. Our neighbor has a dog who doesn't like to be in the house, so they allow the mutt to roam the neighborhood all day. This is so they don't put up with his whining. Personally, I would get rid of the dog. In either case, this dog consistently found his way across the street, to my yard, to relieve himself. If we would try and stop the dog, he would start barking incessantly. If we walked outside and he was in the yard, he would start barking. There are times when no one was outside, and he was barking, in our yard, like a maniac. I have asked the owner, on several occasions, to correct this problem...obviously, to no avail.

I ordered the Dazer. After reading the other reviews, I couldn't wait for the opportunity to use it. I took it when I went for a walk. This dog came charging at me and I "Dazed" him. He stopped in his tracks, looking quite confused. I had to "Daze" him a couple more times before he decided I wasn't worth the noise, turned around and walked away.

When I finally caught the neighbors dog in the yard again, I "Dazed" him and he simply ran away - no barking. He hasn't been back since. Somehow our yard has become invisible to him. I've been waiting for him. I almost want him to come back so I can test it again. If he does, I'll be waiting.

I've had other successful incidents with the dazer. Bottom Line: IT WORKS!