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deonk1 · 10-10-2012, 05:32 PM

So I've made the decision that I NEED a manners minder... I've heard many of my agility friends bragging about the wonders this automatic treat dispenser has done for their dogs, and I KNOW Harley would be so much better if I could just incorporate it into my training.

HOWEVER, there is a huge problem. It can only be used with hard round kibble, and Harley cannot have any processed foods. He's on a strict elimination diet. I've managed to approve celery as a healthy snack that doesn't make him sick so I'm looking for a treat dispensing device (remote control of course) that could dispense dehydrated celery in tiny pieces....

Does anyone know of an alternative to the manners minder that would work for multi treat dispensing from a distance?

My bf and I were thinking about trying to rig an automatic fish food dispenser (he has some robotics knowledge), but if any of you know what else could be rigged, I'm open to suggestions. Or if you know of a device that dispenses small treats from a remote control distance.

HELP! Thanks all.

10-10-2012, 05:32 PM	#1
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Looking for a creative alternative to the manners minder.... So I've made the decision that I NEED a manners minder... I've heard many of my agility friends bragging about the wonders this automatic treat dispenser has done for their dogs, and I KNOW Harley would be so much better if I could just incorporate it into my training. HOWEVER, there is a huge problem. It can only be used with hard round kibble, and Harley cannot have any processed foods. He's on a strict elimination diet. I've managed to approve celery as a healthy snack that doesn't make him sick so I'm looking for a treat dispensing device (remote control of course) that could dispense dehydrated celery in tiny pieces.... Does anyone know of an alternative to the manners minder that would work for multi treat dispensing from a distance? My bf and I were thinking about trying to rig an automatic fish food dispenser (he has some robotics knowledge), but if any of you know what else could be rigged, I'm open to suggestions. Or if you know of a device that dispenses small treats from a remote control distance. HELP! Thanks all. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!