Who on earth would make something like this and who on earth would use one? I'm sorry if I offend anyone by saying this, but with time, patience, effort, understanding and a never-give-up attitude, you can train a dog where to go and where not to go with praise, positive reinforcement and treats. It can be a very rewarding experience for both your pup and you.
I don't believe anyone should ever have to go to these lengths to confine an animal! And this is vet approved?? My vet would never say "yes" to this!
This teaches avoidance via fear instead of avoidance for the pleasure of pleasing their master - which is what proper training gives.
UGH...I don't know why but this thing infuriates me.
They say it's for areas in which positive reinforcement is not effective. I have never come across anything in which positive reinforcement and proper training is not effective and we've come across everything from a mean raccoon to a very hot little poodle with sex appeal, to a huge clown on stilts (literally) - and training works for everything.
I don't give a backwards flying rat's butt if it is a very tiny amount of pain (like a carpet shock) or a large amount of pain - NO animal should ever be placed in the position where purposeful pain is involved.
Scat Mats for Dogs or Cats - Repellents - Training & Behavior - PetSmart
Please don't get this.
Our dogs never step foot in the kitchen at all, because the stove is on often, and there are cords, etc. They didn't require a zap to learn!