Barking dogs

We had a similar problem with barking dogs (Q&A, September).

Published saturday 30. September 2017 - 14:11 Modified saturday 30. September 2017 - 14:11

I purchased a device from Amazon that discourages dogs, emitting a high-pitched noise. Took a few days of zapping, now after a year of relative silence all I have to do is aim, zap at the hint of a bark and... silence for less than €20.

Fred ADKINS, Hérault

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