Dog Alarm Clock

The mechanism is simple; an electric door strike on the kitchen door, a door closer reconfigured to pull the door open, a 24Hr mains powered timer, and - a dog.

One sets the timer to operate a few minutes prior to the desired awakening time. When that moment arrives, the timer turns on the power to the door strike, and the door is pulled open by the "opener".

The little doggie, having had his eight hour ration of kip, and irked by being shut away from the rest of the "pack" all this time, springs gazelle-like from his basket, and, tail wagging enthusiastically, ascends the stairs. Making his way into the Master Bedroom, he makes use of any available aids to climb onto the bed (since he is too clumsy to manage it in a single jump) and once in position, demonstrates his joy and affection at being re-united with his friends by inserting his small, pink tongue into any and all available facial orifices.

Notes: Owners of larger breeds may wish to keep a towel (or indeed a wet-and-dry vacuum cleaner) by the bed for the removal of excess saliva. Owners of Spaniels are particualrly reminded that an investemnt in an "Acme" tonsil guard may prove invaluable in avoiding unpleasant sensations during the "french kiss" stage of awakening, and the need for subsequent reconstructive surgery.