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PetSafe ScatMat Indoor Pet Training Mat for Dogs and Cats Pet Barrier for Off Limit Areas Available With or Without Power Pack
Last Updated: March 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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799
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Product Reliability
70weeks, stopped working, cat, stopped, quit
+54%
-46%
" ... We got two of these about six months ago and they really work - never on the furniture since. ... "
" ... This device has now successfully prevented this for several weeks! ... "
" ... I've been using them for 21 yrs. ... "
" ... Whats great is both of them still avoid it even though it has not had any power for months. ... "
" ... Already working without plugging them in yet. ... "
" ... BUT THEY WORKED! ... "
" ... I highly reccomend this for annoying cat problems. ... "
" ... Stopped my GS in her tracks off my bed. ... "
Capacity
52cat, bedroom, mat, bedroom door, living room
+94%
-6%
" ... This has made it possible for us to keep our cat and peace in our home. ... "
" ... Until then, she runs this house. ... "
" ... One cat was pooping on my dining room table nightly. ... "
" ... No more dog on the couch when I leave the house ... "
" ... I have 4 cats who like the kitchen and dining room table. ... "
" ... He has gotten a couple of really good laughs when the animals have tried to stroll/sneak/slink into his room. ... "
" ... I use this to keep the Cat from going upstairs! ... "
" ... All family members have had the joy of getting shocked and not sure if its more the fact it signals the “ek! ... "
Comfort
43shock, hand, couch, mat, painful
+67%
-33%
" ... Foremost, I didn't want it to hurt my dog. ... "
" ... Gives a nice little shock when you place your hands on it in the dark. ... "
" ... They get your attention but nothing that would hurt you. ... "
" ... Or anything comfy and cozy. ... "
" ... I tested it myself to make sure it wouldn't hurt my precious pup! ... "
" ... I can tell because the mat is positioned differently than the way I had left it. ... "
" ... It delivers a pretty good shock but nothing that's going to hurt them. ... "
" ... he see's them on the couch, love seat and chair and doesn't even bother trying to get on them anymore. ... "
Battery Life
41batteries, battery pack, 9v battery, mat, 9 volt
+51%
-49%
" ... Works great when using the 9V battery pack alone, I had to return the AC adapter as it was causing it to constantly misfire. ... "
" ... Operates on a 9v battery, not included. ... "
" ... The ScatMat is a life saver!!! ... "
" ... This solved that issue and the battery life is better than most people have listed. ... "
" ... The battery pack is easy to detach from the mat if necessary. ... "
" ... We use the battery version. ... "
" ... BUT be sure to get the RIGHT battery pack (see pic) or it will NOT work. ... "
" ... We haven't had to change the batteries yet, but that's because we hardly turn it on any more. ... "
Build Quality
40mat, couch, cats, sofa, furniture
+65%
-35%
" ... It's a safe and easy way to keep pets off of certain pieces of furniture. ... "
" ... Works well and keeps the dogs out of the protected area. ... "
" ... Adjustable shock strength. ... "
" ... Bought this to keep the dog off the back of my new leather couch. ... "
" ... the shock is strong ... "
" ... It's basically plastic mat that you can lay out on your couch. ... It is a minor inconvenience to keep putting on and taking off these mats but it's a lot easier than the couch covers we bought, that were ultimately destroyed. ... "
" ... And like others have said, it feels like a strong static shock. ... "
" ... Definitely kept my cat off my leather couch! ... "
Door
39cat, scratching, cats, scratch, bedroom
+79%
-21%
" ... Works great to stop cat from scratching at bedroom door! ... "
" ... Perfect by our front door to deter our "door darter" to stay back from the storm/screen door. ... "
" ... cats hate it, i love that it finally keeps them from scratching at the door ... "
" ... A friend recommended one of these mats set at the door. ... "
" ... Keeps our cats from scratching up the door at night - worth the money! ... "
" ... Also works well to keep them from clawing at my door all night long. ... "
" ... Using it to prevent our cat scratching the door at night. ... "
" ... Cat was scratching the door in the wee hours and ruining the wood and trim. ... "
Price
35money, worth every penny, worth, waste of money, waste of time
+74%
-26%
" ... it's worth every penny. ... "
" ... These are worth every penny! ... "
" ... Not a bad price at $50 way cheaper then replacing a couch lol. ... "
" ... What a huge waste of money - it worked too fast! ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... In short if your hesitant or questioning whether this is worth the price or trial. ... "
" ... but in spite of the expense, it was totally worth it. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
Cleaning
33furniture, cats, sofa, pee, kitchen counters
+91%
-9%
" ... It is the only thing that is capable to keep my dog out of furniture (and leave the dog unharmed) ... "
" ... Upon getting up I found a clean, dry couch and that has continued for over a month. ... "
" ... It's been nice not having to clean dog drool off my comforter! ... "
" ... They work and are keeping our new furniture safe from multiple cats and dog. ... "
" ... Our furniture has stayed clean. ... "
" ... It sure beats having to regularly take apart and clean up urine-soaked furniture & cushions! ... "
" ... I tried sprays, foil, feliaway, discipline . ... "
" ... We recently used a great enzyme cleaner to clean the cushions and sofa parts and this scat matt was the greatest pug training tool ever. ... Our clean sofa is now covered with the 12inch x 60 inch scat matt and none of our three dogs want anything to do with the sofa anymore. ... "
Returns
22returned, returning, replacement, past, missed
+14%
-86%
" ... Unfortunately we missed the return by date and we had purchased two - UGH:( ... "
" ... Returned for wider one. ... "
" ... I am wanting a replacement. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I've missed the return window by one day as I was out of the country for the past 3 weeks. ... "
" ... I am going to try to return it ... "
" ... I will be returning this and buying a different brand ... "
" ... Had to return it because it was useless. ... "
" ... I'm returning for refund. ... "
Marketplace
21product, thank, works as advertised, reviews, got
+81%
-19%
" ... Almost a year later I stumbled upon this product here on Amazon, decided to give it a try and my God!! ... "
" ... fast delivery from Amazon. ... "
" ... Bought one on Amazon and one at petco. ... "
" ... Thank goodness for products like this. ... "
" ... It only took all 3 of our boys to get the picture. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Product is exactly like described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Storage
18cats, cat, mats, kitchen counter, door
+72%
-28%
" ... It did successfully keep the younger cat out of the room but at a cost. ... He’s hiding much, much more, and keeps a wary eye on the mat even if he’s got half a room between himself and it. ... "
" ... Be sure to ROLL them up for storage. ... "
" ... I had almost given up hope that my bird could live in the same space as my cats until I came across these. ... "
" ... Measure your space before you buy. ... "
" ... The mats have worked great to section off a room - he won't go in the laundry room if the mat is in the doorway. ... "
" ... Sadly its where I used to put my dish rag and I am trying to redefine my space, but not having endless arguments with Springsteen is wonderful. ... "
" ... It takes up less space and we move it around so the cat can't outsmart us. ... "
" ... Has helped keep the cat out of a room he shouldn’t be in. ... "
Fit
18sofa, slip, seat, curved, cats
+50%
-50%
" ... The problem with the reviews is that they cover all sizes and shapes. ... "
" ... The big probem is the batteries won't fit in the battery slot ... "
" ... worked fine except it went off constantly, regardless of the surface material . ... "
" ... The big problem was that my mother, who is in her 60s, slipped on the mat and almost took a fall that could have seriously injured her due to her age. ... "
" ... I tried double sticking tape on place mats, using walkway plastic with the nubby side up, buzzers, and a squirt bottle. ... I put two strips side by side at the edge of the counter. ... "
Ease of Use
14easy to use, use, super, store, storage
+100%
" ... Effective and easy! ... "
" ... Very effective and easy to use. ... "
" ... easy care, set-up & use. ... Rolls up for easy storage. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... This is an excellent innovation with amazing results, very simple to use. ... "
" ... Just ahead of penicillin and the wheel. ... "
" ... Easy to use, rolls up for quick storage. ... "
" ... They are easy to store, easy to turn on and off, and easy to place wherever you need them. ... "
Delivery
14product arrived, delivered, box, turned, scat
+43%
-57%
" ... I ordered this and got it on Thursday. ... "
" ... The package arrived and when I opened the box, the Scat Mat wasn't even in original packaging which was a little disconcerting. ... "
" ... Unit arrived dead ... "
" ... It arrived, but it didn't work reliably. ... "
" ... I haven’t even opened the box. ... "
" ... Unfortunately my second order arrived damaged and nonfunction. ... "
" ... Product arrived broken. ... I ordered two and one works, but one product arrived in pieces. ... "
" ... My dog hates the mailman and would dig at the window sill whenever the mail was delivered. ... "
Size
14small, mat, two, sofa, long
+79%
-21%
" ... I fold it over when I let them in and unfold it when I let them out. ... "
" ... I need a bigger mat! ... "
" ... I ordered the larger mat size as well. ... "
" ... It packs a punch as well. ... "
" ... It’s the perfect size for a sofa. ... "
" ... I found the full size one to be a few inches short of the length of my couch but it still works. ... "
" ... There is a long narrow scat mat for sofas. ... This size plus the extension covers the entire seat of the sofa. ... It is very unobtrusive. ... "
" ... Especially when it came to my desk. ... "
For Running
12running, mat, run, wires, tool
+92%
-8%
" ... It’s a great training tool. ... "
" ... Excellent training tool. ... "
" ... My cats don't run outside anymore! ... "
" ... These are the best things I have ever purchased for animal training. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend these for training purposes as they do work. ... "
" ... Very effective training aid! ... "
" ... our dogs loves to wrestle and jump all over the couch after running in the mud so it was much needed. ... "
" ... Perfect training technic! ... "
Sleep Tracking
11night, cats, mat, finally, saved
+100%
" ... After just one day i was sleeping better and he has not tired waking me up. ... "
" ... But I needed some sleep. ... "
" ... The mat has saved my sleep! ... "
" ... These mats (I have 3) are the only reason that I can get some sleep. ... "
" ... I get up early in the morning and it is dark, I keep the lights off so the family can sleep. ... "
" ... I FINALLY got my first good night's sleep!!! ... "
" ... I ordered the scar mat set it up in my island and went to sleep. ... "
" ... I can leave the house, sleep well or even turn my back on her knowing the “No Pet Zone” will be respected. ... "
Sound Quality
10hear, cat, shocking, safe, kept
+40%
-60%
" ... It zaps and makes a little noise. ... "
" ... within about 10 minutes I hear this loud thump against the door from the cat leaping against it! ... "
" ... We wake up by its noise multiple times at night and have to stop using it. ... "
" ... The strip seemed to be working as it should have been, I could hear the snapping sound when it activated and the light was flashing. ... "
For Kids
8cat, young, shock, two, time
+100%
" ... I have stepped on it when I’m and so have my kids. ... "
" ... We have a two year old puppy we got from the pound, and he likes his comfort besides his two dog beds. ... "
" ... It keeps the dogs out, and kids sometimes get a kick out of getting a quick shock from time to time. ... "
" ... The Scatmat is proving to be a great pet teaching tool. ... "
" ... This works perfectly to keep our fur kids off the couch, their claws were slowly destroying my couch lol. ... "
" ... Kids are happy too because Mommy isn't threatening to boot the cat outside anymore! ... "
" ... We have young kids and the shock is light enough not to affect them (they think it's kind of fun to touch it), but the cat bolts as fast as he can. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter. ... "
Cables
8mat, wire, closer together, touched, jumped
+25%
-75%
" ... Hoping one of the other products has electrical wires closer together, so I can try a different one. ... "
" ... I tried the power cord and batteries neither of which worked. ... "
" ... Thought maybe one of the wires broke so I tried it right up close to the battery. ... "
" ... I get a mat and some kind of flat connector cords, no clue what they're for. ... "
Product As Described
8get, product, picture, described, advertised
+100%
" ... Product is exactly like described. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It only took all 3 of our boys to get the picture. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... And yes, I did get the right one according to pics from other reviewers. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... On time and is as described ... "
Defective Delivery
8thinking, arrived, returned, product arrived, product
-100%
" ... I believe it arrived faulty. ... "
" ... may have just been a defective one ... "
" ... Must be just a defect. ... "
" ... So I returned thinking maybe it was defective, and replaced with another. ... "
" ... Brown unmarked/unbranded box, well packaged but defective. ... "
" ... Seems to be defective. ... "
" ... Unfortunately my second order arrived damaged and nonfunction. ... "
" ... Product arrived broken. ... "
Pedometer
7walked, steps, dog, cat, mat
+71%
-29%
" ... If you have it on 3 and are sensitive dont step on it. ... "
" ... It was great when the 1 st of my cats walked across. ... "
" ... Result: My cat walked right around it. ... "
" ... I've accidentally walked over it myself. ... "
Ports
6power, plug, mat, thing, getting
+83%
-17%
" ... Get the a/c adapter. ... "
" ... I suggest getting the AC adapter. ... "
" ... All three reps to whom i spoke were very courteous and made suggestions, even went so far as to replace the Power Adapter and connecting cord between the main mat and the extension. ... "
" ... We also purchased the AC/DC adapter. ... "
" ... I do recommend getting the plug in adaptor. ... "
Charging
6plug, charge, adapter, worry, mat
+100%
" ... I got the charger to use with the mat so I don't have to worry about batteries, I set it up and tested it on myself first (I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to hurt my furbabies) then I put my cat on it that has been peeing. ... "
" ... Three operate on battery, one also has an electric cord to plug into outlet. ... "
" ... You can actually feel the slight charge yourself, so wouldn't want to leave it in place when humans are sitting. ... "
" ... Battery has lasted but also purchased the AC cord. ... "
" ... Charge is not a strong one so I feel better that I'm surprising the cat without harming it. ... "
" ... And the charge is so low that i dont have to worry about it harming the animals. ... "
Overall performance
5fast, waste of money, running, mat
+100%
" ... What a huge waste of money - it worked too fast! ... "
" ... This is a good product it does the job. ... "
" ... He's FAST. ... "
" ... But man, it has really done its job. ... "
Device Stand
5tv stand, never, mat, keep, jump
+40%
-60%
" ... The gate that he used to open, jump or altogether detatch from the wall is now a no no! ... "
Water Resistance
5water, shower, like, cover, shock
+80%
-20%
" ... Far better than depending on a waterproof cover that will have to be washed frequently. ... "
" ... I wasted hella money buying seat covers and waterproof covers because I was too scared to 'shock' my babies, and thought it was inhumane. ... "
" ... Fun to leave outside the shower! ... "
" ... I have waterproof sheets to cover my furniture but I was washing them every day! ... "
Software Platform
43, one
+50%
-50%
" ... *update: I went out to pet smart and got one and saw that the snaps on this one from amazon are completely wrong. ... "
Food Items
4counter, eat, decided, counters, cookies
+100%
" ... Discourages my puppy from stealing delicious items off the kitchen counter. ... "
" ... The cat keeps off the countertops now and I can finally cook with ease! ... "
" ... Our pup who can jump up onto counters stood on the map twice in one day to eat the cookies we'd placed on the mat. ... "
" ... It has also worked to keep him out of the kitchen while we cook. ... "
Device Compatibility
4tv, training, one
+75%
-25%
" ... Most amazing training device ever. ... "
" ... This was a great training device. ... "
" ... Works great for my Lhasapoo who keeps jumping at my TV. ... "
Clarity
4+100%
" ... Now she steers clear of any area where the ScatMat is placed. ... "
" ... It is clear and therefore doesn’t detract from the floor. ... "
" ... IT IS CLEAR NOT BLACK LIKE MOST OF THESE MATS. ... "
" ... Hardly notice it because it is clear. ... "
Design
4looks, hand, curved
+75%
-25%
" ... Although my rescue yorkie looks like an angel . ... "
" ... It looks like we might have to get a few of these. ... "
" ... The mats also remind me of their effectiveness when I accidentally sit on one or place my hand on a counter without looking. ... "
Setup
3set, use, super, read, directions
+100%
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... easy care, set-up & use. ... "
Lagging
3shock, second
-100%
" ... When I tested it out myself, there was a fairly long delay before the “shock” happened. ... "
" ... Constantly clicking without any reason to. ... "
" ... There’s a 10 second delay. ... "
Drying
3getting, couch
+33%
-67%
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Size: 1139 meters