I need a circuit - Page 1
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author: snipersquad100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:04:08 pm
content: I need a circuit to let me know if my dog leaves the perimeter of my garden.My Labrador keeps trying to escape from my garden, no mater what I do he finds a way out sooner or later.I need some kind of alarm that sounds when he goes past a certain point.Any ideas or schematics will be greatly appreciated.

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:07:03 pm
content: Bluetooth proximity device + Android phone.

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:08:34 pm
content: spit out a carrier frequency with enough power to power a very simple transmitter for pulses or a tone of another frequency, then simply listen for the tone, when it drops in amplitude the dogs out of range,with smd components you could probably make the thing smaller than a match box,

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:10:06 pm
content: http://shibashake.com/dog/dog-escape-why-dogs-run-away

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:10:47 pm
content: http://store.apple.com/us/product/H8935LL/A/taggthe-pet-tracker-by-snaptracs-inc

author: snipersquad100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:13:03 pm
content: Thanks rerouterHow does the blue tooth thing work ed? I got an android phone.

author: snipersquad100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 12:16:38 pm
content: I think he want to get out because he wants his hole.

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2013, 01:03:28 pm
content: Quote from: snipersquad100 on July 12, 2013, 12:13:03 pmrerouter's suggestion is prob the best solution since you're here visiting an electronics site.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 08:06:22 am
content: Why not something like this?http://www.invisiblefence.com/how-our-brand-works

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 08:16:34 am
content: APPLICATION NOTE 5099Alarm Sounds When RF Transmitter is Out of Rangehttp://www.maximintegrated.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/5099Bigger antennas = more rangeQuoteor have multiple base stations for tighter controlled perimeter.Or have it the other way around, the alarm part is with dog and controls anti-bark collar or something which gives out noise or smell.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 08:28:25 am
content: Just put up a proper fence. I had the same problem when our old dog died and we got a new pup, it got through the old fence in places that looked fine,usually by squeezing under. I solved the problem by having a new fence installed by a professional fence erector, it cost £3500-00 but well worth it as it not only keeps the dogs in but keeps undesirables out and adds value to the property and will last many years due to the use of reinforced concrete posts whereas if I had doe the job my self in all likelihood I would have used wooden posts again. But I guess this is not an electronic solution.

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 08:51:09 am
content: to take it one step furthur, with my concept, should the dog ever get away you boost your carrier power and you should be able to track him,

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2013, 04:54:34 pm
content: another "animal discrimination" that gets full support from the community how ironyyou dont need a circuit, all you need is to feed IT well, provide sanitary facilities and a "playmate"and if necessary... train IT well, otherwise someone else might find another circuit for IT.

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 16, 2013, 01:42:05 am
content: Try taking your dog for a walk. You should be doing so every day, and if you aren't then you are slowly degrading his/her health. Dogs need daily exercise, and they are naturally curious.It also helps them learn your neighborhood so if he/she ever really does get out, they'll be able to find their way back easily.

author: snipersquad100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2013, 06:04:48 pm
content: Thanks for the info people, for the neg comments I do feed and walk my dog how dare you suggest otherwise. He's much loved and is a good member of our family, However when my son is in school and both me and the wife work he has free run of the back yard and dog door leading to the kitchen, I rather do that than lock him up or have a chain around his neck.And for the solution to my problem I've decided on using g7psk advice and get a better fence put up or even have the hedge pulled up with the existing chain link and build a wall around.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2013, 06:12:14 pm
content: You people must not have dogs.That or you have a fetish for knee-jerk accusations of animal neglect. Perhaps "escape" wasn't the best choice of words - it's not like they're trying to get the hell away because they're neglected..... They want to explore. Our dogs are usually very well behaved, but occasionally a particular rabbit looks more enticing than usual, and off goes the dog! Sure, getting them used to the neighborhood is a good thing so they can find their way back, but their splattered remains aren't going to come limping back when a car hits them. Just because you treat your dogs well doesn't mean you can just turn them loose all the time and expect nothing bad to ever come of it.Oh, by the way, no electronic means works. "Invisible Fences" are great for explaining to the dog that you'd like it to stick around please-and-thank-you, but they will never hold back a dog that really wants to go somewhere.

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 17, 2013, 08:36:37 pm
content: Good, the improved fence was the best advice. I wasn't trying to insinuate that you don't properly care for your dog. You just didn't provide any information either way and unfortunately it is all too common for people to neglect some aspect of their dog's care (failing to regularly walk them being one of the top modes of neglect).The "invisible fence" solution is also not ideal because you still need to train the dog to associate the discomfort/pain of the collar with the act of crossing the fence boundaries.

author: Memphis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2013, 10:34:43 am
content: What you need isMonitoring device.Cost 200 euro. And you will know where you dog is anytime you want