will those remote stop barking whistle things hurt my cats and birds?

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Hi, when my neighbor leaves his pit bull at home, it cries and howls and barks for as many hours as it is left alone. I have seen lots of devices that turn on a silent whistle automatically to teach them to stop.

the device would be outside, the dog is outside
my cats and birds are inside

will this hurt them?
I have called the humane society and they don't know !
they said if I find out, to please let them know

thanks very much and best wishes, Robin
 
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Originally Posted by Robincam2

Hi, when my neighbor leaves his pit bull at home, it cries and howls and barks for as many hours as it is left alone. I have seen lots of devices that turn on a silent whistle automatically to teach them to stop.

the device would be outside, the dog is outside
my cats and birds are inside

will this hurt them?
I have called the humane society and they don't know !
they said if I find out, to please let them know

thanks very much and best wishes, Robin
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Rather than punish the dog for doing what comes natural with neglectful owners, why isn't the humane society coming out to rectify the situation.
A dog shouldn't be left alone to howl and bark for hours..

I would first approach my neighbours and state as politely as you can that the dog is deprived and in need of some love and attention.
Then get the humane society, call the police, whatever you need to do...

That is so so sad
 
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Yes its very sad - I think that a call to your local ASPCA or Humane Society is more in order here...
 
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look, (please) the howling dog makes my cats and my bird CRY.
there is a lonely pitbull at the end of every chain at every house in hawaii, the humane society cannot address them all. the lucky ones -- don't get eaten. (don't get me started, okay, too late)

does anyone, anyone
know about ANY downside
of using a remote automatic dog whistle noise stop barking device?

as hamlet says,
THAT is the question

respectfully, Robin
 
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Originally Posted by Robincam2

look, (please) the howling dog makes my cats and my bird CRY.
there is a lonely pitbull at the end of every chain at every house in hawaii, the humane society cannot address them all. the lucky ones -- don't get eaten. (don't get me started, okay, too late)
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Wow how awful - that would break my heart, it really would. What do you mean the lucky ones don't get eaten? Or perhaps I don't want to know...

What I would suggest with the whistle, is get onto one of their websites (the manufacturers) and email them with your question. Explain the situation and ask if it could harm and/or upset your cats and bird. They would probably be the best equipped to help you.

And as for your poor lonely dogs in Hawaii - I would be starting some kind of public notice campaign to educate people on the cruelty of doing such a thing. Dogs need people, they get terribly distressed when they are bored and lonely - its a horrible way for them to live. I would be so upset if I were you about that!
 
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Cats can hear noises pitched even higher than dogs. Those whistles are loud. Your cats will be able to hear it, even inside. I don't know about the hearing range of birds, though.

Now, whether or not it will stress them out, I don't know. If you can't get any answers out of the companies that make said things, here's what I would suggest: Buy an inexpensive dog whistle, and train your cats to like it. Do this at least a week, preferably longer, before you install the one outside. Then, blow the whistle to call the cats to eat. Blow it and give them treats. Blow it while you play with them. Once they all come running up to you when you blow it, expecting treats or affection, then you can install the thing outside.

If they remain totally stressed out about the whistle, it's probably a bad idea to put one outside.
 
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Originally Posted by Zissou'sMom

Cats can hear noises pitched even higher than dogs. Those whistles are loud. Your cats will be able to hear it, even inside. I don't know about the hearing range of birds, though.

Now, whether or not it will stress them out, I don't know. If you can't get any answers out of the companies that make said things, here's what I would suggest: Buy an inexpensive dog whistle, and train your cats to like it. Do this at least a week, preferably longer, before you install the one outside. Then, blow the whistle to call the cats to eat. Blow it and give them treats. Blow it while you play with them. Once they all come running up to you when you blow it, expecting treats or affection, then you can install the thing outside.

If they remain totally stressed out about the whistle, it's probably a bad idea to put one outside.
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That's really great advice!
 
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My deepest appreciation for a really wonderful suggestion.
Thank you so much for responding.
Best Wishes, Robin
 
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Old post but I am looking into the anti barking dog thing now as my neighbor purposely makes his dog bark right by my open patio door.  I have 5 cats and they are on the patio right next to where he does this.  I am worried my cats will hear it.  I can't talk to the neighbor as we are going to court over land and there is no way anything can be solved with him.  I would like to know if I get one if it will bother my cats. 
 
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:vibes:I've no experience with the remote dog whistles. As a cat and dog owner, why not first see if you can train your cats to associate the barking dogs with good things. Either give them treats when your neighbour sets his dogs off or record the sound and try desensitisation by starting playback at a low volume and gradually increasing it until your cats aren't bothered by the sound.

It sounds like you're having problems with your neighbour, but it's not the dogs' fault. Before getting too worried, observe your cats to see if they're actually bothered. It's always possible (especially if you've had dogs next door for a long time) that it bothers you more than it bothers them.

Hope things resolve soon.:vibes::vibes:
 
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