Note: This review refers to the Doberman Personal Alarm Button onlyVery excited to review this product. Short background - I go horse riding quite a bit and often go out for rides alone, and it's always been a concern of mine I may fall off and no-one can find me and then there is also dog walking in the winter mornings and evenings in the dark too, say no more.
I used to have a rather chunky heavy alarm my Mum used to make me carry around in my school days, if anything had ever happened not sure I could've dug deep into my bag to get it out quick enough. Needless to say - it rarely got used or taken out.
To the rescue comes the Doberman Power Button.
So the "Doberman" a lightweight button, which fits onto your arm with an elastic strap - from a distance it could be mistaken for an MP3 player. So for a personal alarm it's still got a little street cred.
To activate you simply push the button and the alarm and the light start. The noise is quite piercing, and I haven't tested if the light can be seen a mile away, as I haven't found a road long enough but it is quite bright. As it's on your arm it's also easy to reach and find, if you should become flustered or panicked.
Also the alarm is waterproof but I've only been out in a light shower which is what the manufacturer suggests and it was fine, I don't think it's meant for torrential rain which is fine as I don't plan to be out in hazardous weather.
I now as a result of having my "Doberman" feel safer whilst out riding and walking the dog, and recommend it to anyone who is out-of-doors during the day or night and wants a little extra piece of mind. Plus it's cheaper than running a real Doberman and I can stick with the Westie.
I should also mention that my friend liked mine so much that she has got one for herself and her daughter. Not only all the above but it also comes in various fun colours. So go have fun outdoors and be safe. --Danielle Smith, Amazon.co.uk
