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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. |
No idea what a manners minder is ... But I like the Kong Wobbler. |
http://www.premier.com/View.aspx?pag...uctdescription It's a remote controlled treat dispenser... so you can be in another room, or on the other side of the room, and it beeps when you hit the button on the remote (like a clicker) and then dispenses a treat... amazing product! My best friend just started using one and has seen AMAZING results... |
Essentially what I'm trying to do is study at my desk, or sit on the couch watching a movie, and reward him for playing quietly on the floor, or laying on his mat rather than jumping on me (or my guests) and distracting me from doing homework (so distance is the key here). I've also heard it works well for barking issues too which Harley has picked up. |
This is a really cool idea... If only I could get my two to stay in another room while I'm not with them :p Don't think it's going to happen... |
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