With the Sofa Guard from ProIdee

Dec 1, 2006 06:21 GMT  ·  By

One of the most serious problems faced by pet owners around the world is the fact that their beloved animals jump onto the sofa or the couch and get it all dirty with hair and other stuff. However, since there are so many people that can be included in the aforementioned category, a solution had to be developed sooner or later, and it was, in the shape of the Sofa Guard presented by ProIdee.

The Sofa Guard does more that just prevent your dog or cat from sitting or your couch. It actually trains them to avoid it altogether, since as soon as the pet jumps onto the mat, which is fitted with sensors, an audible 105 decibel alarm will go off and scare away the animal. And since animals are relatively fast learners, after a few unsuccessful attempts, your pet will learn not to jump onto the couch or sofa anymore. Moreover, the device won't really disturb you or your neighbors, since the alarm stops as soon as the pet leaves the mat.

Here is a list of the most important features and specifications this device has to offer:

- dimensions: 138 x 29 x 3.5 cm; - weight: 330 grams; - battery: 1 x 9V battery; - battery life: 6 months; - material: easy-care, wipe-clean black nylon fabric; - alarm intensity: 105 decibels; - rolls up in order to save some space.

This very interesting device for pet owners is not very expensive, being available for around 30 Euro, quite a fair price, considering the fact that you'll be able to forget all about stubborn hairs, paw marks or difficult to remove stains.

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