WO2008110164A2

WO2008110164A2 - Device for the preferably automatic training of animals, especially while using a treat dispenser fastened on the animal

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Publication number: WO2008110164A2
Application number: PCT/DE2008/000487
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fritz Gross
Original assignee: Fritz Gross
Priority date: 2007-03-11
Filing date: 2008-03-11
Publication date: 2008-09-18
Also published as: WO2008110164A3

Abstract

The invention relates to various devices which allow dogs to be temporarily occupied automatically when the owner is absent.

Description

Device for the preferably automatically running animal training, in particular using a tiger dispenser attached to the animal

description

Introductory description to the devices

Dogs can be trained and occupied in the presence of the owner, but also without the presence of the owner. If the person is not present, the desired behavior can be controlled by means of mechanical and electromotive devices and rewarded by a treat donor, which also belongs to the device. The device can be switched on throughout the day, or it is controlled by a timer temporarily switched off. If the device is activated, sensors and other measuring instruments determine whether the animal is behaving correctly, supported by additional time switches, so that the time factor can also play a decisive role. The animal is brought to activity or desired behavior by its natural instinct, and by the experience that there is always or at least occasionally a treat to reward for the behavior. The treat donor is preferably on the animal, but may also be in the environment from case to case. It can represent its own structural unit, or is structurally combined with other elements of the device. Various designs and designs of the treat dispenser are needed and will be described. Of course, it would also be possible that the devices could be controlled by him directly in the presence of a man by means of a hand-held remote control, or by directly operating the individual parts of the device by hand.

The goal of all presented devices, however, is that they run completely automatically even in the absence of the owner.

Various devices A-P are described in more detail:

Appo 9

A. A variant of an animal training device is described below:

It is a device intended to stimulate the dog to retrieve objects, and that the dog automatically receives a reward for retrieving.

In today's dog ownership many dogs are often underutilized. This new invention is to allow a meaningful occupation of the dog, even if the dog owner is not present. Many dogs enjoy collecting items, i. to retrieve. At the same time, a certain speed may be demanded. If the whole thing immediately rewarded with a treat, the process is learned quickly. It is therefore proposed a device which ejects an object and which gives the dog a treat when it returns this object or returns it in a certain time. The device can be set up in the house or in the garden.

It consists in part of an ejector AE, which allows ejection of a defined object, such as a ball B. Fig. 1 Furthermore, it consists of a return box RB, in which the ejected object is to be returned. The third part of the self-contained retrieval device consists of a treat dispenser LS. The ejection device AE can be designed, for example, as an already known ejector for tennis or table tennis balls. There are also known children's toys, with which objects, such as balls can be thrown off, for example by an exiting bolt Bo. It would be best if they were mounted pivotally, so that the objects can be thrown in different directions. Similarly, the force with which the object is ejected should be variable. Another parameter would be the time interval with which objects are always ejected, which can be controlled by means of a timer. An additional timer could set at what times during the absence of the dog owner, the ejector AE works at all. The determination of the ejection direction, the ejection strength and the time intervals can be set manually by the dog owner, or is controlled by a random number generator.

Thus, the owner can e.g. Briefly test together with the dog an ejection direction and ejection strength of the ball and then adjust the time available so that the dog can bring the ball back at a reasonable pace. However, it would also be possible for the mentioned parameters also to be determined variably according to the random principle (random generator) by means of electric motors and controllers. E = electronics, control, motors, timers, circuits.

The return box RB has a return slot RS for receiving the ejected object. In addition, it consists of a recognition system ES which unambiguously identifies whether the desired item is e.g. Ball was thrown in. In turn, it is possible to resort to known technologies, e.g. in coin-operated machines, can-return machines, coin-operated machines. The mechanical design of the return shaft RS already operates a certain preselection in that only certain objects can reach the detection system ES at all. Of course, it would also be possible for light barriers, etc., to hold the passage of the object. It is also possible that the object (ball) has a sensor or chip, which is then recognized by the detection system beyond doubt. If a false object is thrown in (e.g., a stone), it will not be accepted, but will be removed (e.g., by a switch over the side opening O), or it may pass, but will not cause treats. Or else the whole process is stopped as a precaution.

In the case of a correct return of the ejected object by the animal, the treat donor LS is promptly issued a treat L to spend. This will quickly teach the dog what to do to obtain treats For the issue of the individual treats, a variety of constructions have already been described (e.g., as in a chewing gum apparatus K, etc.) All operations are controlled by means of electronics E.

Each return of an item can be rewarded with a treat. But it is also possible that only a certain time interval remains time. This time interval can be set by means of a timer by the dog owner, or is determined again and again by means of a random generator.

The independent retrieving device can additionally have a sound generator T or a light source Li which emit signals as long as a treats is given by timely return of the object. If the object is brought back later, there will be no treats. Or timely returns will be rewarded with a larger amount of treats, while there is only a small treat for late return. That is, it is also a staggered treats possible by the system registers (eg timing with accurate timing) that a task was done particularly well or quickly. Then, for example, the issue of two or more portions caused, or it is, for example, a large chamber of the treat dispenser completely emptied. An additional option would be a built-in voice recorder V, which plays a pre-recorded praise of its owner after completion of the task.

There is a connection Ve between the return box RB and the ejection device AE, so that objects (balls) returned to the return box RB are again available in the ejection device AE. This allows an independent work of the whole device over a long time, without too many items (balls) must be present.

Of course, it would also be conceivable that the ejection device AE works quite independently, and ejects an object only at predetermined intervals.

Return box RB and treat donor LS can represent an independent unit that may still work connected via cable or radio signal to the ejector AE, or react quite independently only to the throw of the object. In this case, a completely mechanical working construction would be conceivable in which by automatically dropping the returned object a portion of treats is released. Fig. 2

Thus, for example, by a rolling ball B, the upper piece OS a Kl Kl be depressed. Since the flap Kl has a pivot point D, depressing the top piece OS ₁ causes the bottom piece US of the flap to temporarily release an opening Of a treat dispenser so that treats fall outside. A variety of constructions are possible. In order to save objects (balls), the returned (object) ball can finally fall again via a connection Ve in the ejection device AE. Fig. 2 This can be controlled by means of a time switch, trigger a new ejection after a certain time, or it can be ejected immediately after being touched by the ejected object.

Take back box RB and treat donor LS do not necessarily have to form a unit, but should not be too far apart, because otherwise the dog does not understand that there is a connection between returning the item and receiving a treat.

It is therefore also possible for the redemption box RB to be an independent unit which registers the (timely) return of the item. This then reports them via cable or radio to the self-serving treat donor, so that he immediately gives a treat to the animal. The treat dispenser can also be attached to the collar of the animal, so that it is guaranteed that the treat is always immediately available.

Since commercial tennis or table tennis ball machines are very expensive and are designed in terms of frequency and type (spin) of the output of the balls too expensive, the following construction is also recommended. The ejection device AE can be designed like a ball thrower for children. Fig. 3 However, it can be fixed or fastened to the floor or to a wall by means of fixings Be. This already applies to the variation of the ejection direction, ejection strength, time intervals and active time intervals said above. A variety of constructions is conceivable to eject the object (ball). For example, a quick-release bolt Bo (using an electric motor, spring, etc.) can eject the ball.

However, this ejection device AE has the advantage that it can also work as a return box RB at the same time. That is, when the dog travels the ball into the opening, it is recognized by a detection system ES also located there, which in turn causes a tempting release by the treats dispenser LS via mechanical constructions, or rather electrical circuits and connections E.

Controlled by a previously set timer, timer or by a random generator is caused that after a certain time after the return, the ball is ejected again. As already mentioned above, there is also the possibility that the time available for the return is indicated by a tone T or light signal indicator Li.

If the dog returns the item to the return box, or in good time, and if the returned item is correctly recognized by the recognition system ES (sensors, mechanical arrangements of all kinds), a teaser release is triggered. This can be achieved both by purely mechanical constructions, as well as by electrical switches, cables and wireless connections.

The ejection of an object requires a certain force and thus a relatively complicated construction. Therefore, it would also be possible for the ejection device to be located in a raised position (e.g., on a tree or upper window of a house), and the objects to be filled there by man. After the periodic ejection or in this case releasing and dropping of an object, it will fall down into the terrain. The dog can be well trained to bring the object then to a return vessel located on the ground, whereupon he can receive a treat. In the case of the ejection device, in this case, it would thus be more likely to be an output device. It would also be possible for it to be a small, light but bulky object, so that there is no danger of the dog swallowing it and, for by means of a small rubber disc, or by an air blast generator (blower), is thrown away. Fig. 4

It is also possible that not only one object is spent, but that in a moment many or all objects are spent. So could an e.g. in the garden or in a room, standing dispensing box AB increases e.g. Containing 100 small balls, which are released by opening the container controlled by a timer Z, '. In this case, e.g. open a slide or a flap K, so that the balls Ba simply fall to the floor.

The animal is trained to return all these items to a return box RB on the ground. This is e.g. Measured by a simple balance Wa, which is integrated in the return box .. At the moment where the measuring device reports the return of all balls, electromechanically controlled release of a treat by the treat donor L accomplished, or it will give the dog access to a place or a Room is granted (eg by opening a door), in which there is a large portion of food.

In order to save a transfer of the balls from the return box to the output box, their receptacle B for the balls could also be constructed the same, so that the receptacles B for the balls for the next round only need to be replaced. For the sake of clarification, it should be emphasized once again that the retrieving device is not a device retrieving an object, but rather an retrieving device which employs an animal to retrieve an object.

Summary statements and possible configurations of this variant of a

Animal training device (retrieving device):

It is characterized by at least one ejection device for ejecting at least one object, at least one return device for

Return of the at least one item and at least one

Reward donor to give a reward, especially a treat, at

Return of the at least one item.

In particular, it is provided that the ejection device elements for

Ejecting the at least one article, in particular at least one

Balls, has.

In particular, it is also provided that a workflow of the retrieval device, in particular the ejection device, is adjustable in time and / or by means of a

Random generator is controllable.

In particular, it is also provided that the take-back device can be connected via mechanical and / or electronic detection elements, e.g. Scales or other already known

Mechanisms (z, B, ATM) for detecting / detecting the at least one

Item features.

In particular, it is also provided that it is characterized by mechanical and / or electronic means for driving the reward dispenser as a function of an object detected by the detection elements.

In particular, it is also provided that it is designed such that when detecting the at least one object in the return device by means of

A reward is issued by the reward donor.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the ejection device, the

Return device and the reward dispenser are designed as a unit or at least partially spatially separated from each other.

Return device and the reward donor coordinated working or at least partially formed independently working.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the return device and the reward dispenser are designed as a mechanical unit.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the ejection device the

Return device forms.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that it is characterized by at least one motivational element, in particular an acoustic and / or visual motivational element, for motivating the animal and / or for indicating that the animal is a reward for timely return of the object receives.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the acoustic

Motivational element is a sounder and / or a voice recorder.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that it is characterized by transport means for automatically transporting the at least one

Object from the return device to the ejector.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the reward dispenser is designed for dispensing reward food (treats) and / or at least one other attractive object, in particular a toy.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the ejection device, the Return device and / or the reward donor with each other by means of a

Cable and / or wireless connection are connected.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that it is characterized by at least one timer or timer, for specifying a period in which the at least one object must reach the return device, so that a reward is issued.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that an ejection direction and / or an ejection distance of the ejection device can be set automatically and / or manually.

According to a development of the invention, it is provided that it is characterized by output means for outputting a device which has passed into the return device and which does not correspond to the at least one ejected object.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the dispensing device has an opening and a closure, so that after opening the

Closure, all objects conditioned only by gravity, the

Leave dispenser, and thus also for the simultaneous delivery of many

Objects is capable of.

The animal training device is controlled so that a treat donor a

Feed ration makes available when a previously ejected by an ejection device or issued item or objects (timely) is brought to a return device or are.

Further summary statements and possible embodiments of this variant of an animal training device (retrieving device):

- That the ejection device has elements for ejecting objects (preferably balls), and that their workflow is adjustable, or is controlled variably with the aid of random number generators.

- That the return device has elements for recognizing the returned object.

- That the successful return of the object is transmitted mechanically or electronically to the treat donor, whereupon this gives a reward.

- That ejector, take-back device, as well as treats represent a unit, or work spatially separated.

- That ejector, take-back device, and treat donors always work coordinated with each other, or sometimes work independently.

- That take-back device and treat donor can be a purely mechanical unit.

- That ejector and return device can be formed by the same element.

- That the device may have elements (sounders, visuals, voicercorders, etc.) that indicate to the animal that it will receive a reward if the item is returned in time.

- That the returned object from the return device can automatically get to the output device.

That the treats dispenser Beihnungsfutter or other attractive items can spend, for. Toy.

- That it has as an animal retrieval device, an object ejector, a return device, as well as a reward dispenser, which are connected directly, via cable or radio.

- That a timer or timing may belong to the device, which measures the timely return at a given time.

- That the ejection device can be located in a raised place and to periodic issue of items, works independently or communicates via cable or radio with the return device and the treats dispenser.

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B. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device that animates dogs, especially sheepdogs to move back protruding objects, which is then rewarded.

Shepherds were bred to keep a group of other animals together in one herd. Shears an animal from the formation, so it is driven back by the dog in the herd. This group of dogs are very busy, they love to correct and to fulfill tasks. You can often see a free-range German shepherd walking around his family walking around to keep them together. If the dogs are not used to work as a shepherd dog, they are quickly under-challenged, which makes them dissatisfied. For many people and for other reasons, many people are unable to provide the animals with the required exercise and activity. It is therefore presented a system that at least temporarily the dog calls appropriate to the species, without the human being must be there.

The animal trainer consists of a system of drawers (S1, S2, S3), which move alternately outwards, which should cause the dog to push back with his nose or paws. Fig. 5 This simulates the behavior of the sheep in a flock of sheep, where shepherds' outbreaking sheep are repeatedly driven back to the herd. So that the dog learns these activities and likes to perform, he must always or from time to time receive a treat as a reward. The whole thing can be electronically operated and controlled (electronic control E), also by means of a timer Z1, whereby again and again a drawer is driven by an electric motor EM to the outside. If the drawer is then pushed back or pushed back within a time set by a second timer Z2, the animal receives a treacle L from a Fig. 5 directly integrated in the device, or a treatslipper Le connected by cable or radio contact , The treat donor can also be on the collar of the animal. The device needs for this purpose a transmitter and the treat donor a receiver for the radio signal.

To the timers would basically be mentioned for all presented in this application devices that of course a modern timer can also control different time intervals, so that instead of two timers only one is necessary. The whole time setting can of course be controlled by a chip, so that the owner only makes the settings on switches. So all variants of a modern timing of the various processes are possible.

It is possible that the whole device is preferably designed for shepherd dogs but also as a pure mechanical construction, where by the mechanical pushing back a drawer, a mechanism is triggered, which releases a treat mechanically. At best, there may be a timer which is pulled up by pushing the drawer back and then releasing the drawer again after a set time has elapsed. An example is shown. Fig. 6 In the treat dispenser Le there is a cylindrical lining Fu. This is always pressed down by the spring F1. Below the flap KL first blocks the Exit. If, however, a piece of food (treacle L) is cut off by pressure on the cutting edge Seh, the flap KL, which is pivotally mounted at point D, opens at the same moment, so that the cut-off food piece L can fall outside.

The movements of the cutting edge Seh for separating the food piece, as well as the flap KL are coupled via the linkage G1 with the return movement of the drawer S. At the same time via the linkage G2 causes a mechanical or battery-operated timer Z is raised or activated. The drawer is pushed back against the spring force F2 of the animal, and engages in the end position in a latching element ER. After the end of the time set by the timer Z, a connection V from the timer Z to the latching element ER (eg by a spring 3 which has been tensioned by pushing back the drawer or by a linkage 3 which performs a movement, after the timer has expired.) the latching of the drawer mechanically released again, which causes a Nachaußenschieben the drawer by the spring force F2. At the same time, the cutting edge Seh is withdrawn and the flap KL closes, so that the lining piece Fu is pushed further down. (V = spring F3 or linkage G3)

Summary statements and possible configurations of this variant of an animal training device (German shepherd's drawer):

That it is characterized by the fact that an opening drawer can be pushed back by the animal, and thereby stimulates an existing treat donor to deliver a treat.

- That the device can be controlled by an electric motor, and has timers.

- That the treat donor can be integrated directly into the device, or is connected via cable to the other parts of the device, or is connected via radio and can then be located on the collar of the animal.

- That the device can be constructed purely mechanically, and it is automatically activated by the process of pushing back the drawer a teat dispensing mechanism and a timer.

- That the device can be controlled by an electric motor, and has timers that regulate the times of operation of the device, but can also be switched so that only the quick completion of the task is rewarded.

- That it is controlled so that a treat donor makes a ration of feed available when an extended drawer, etc., is pushed back by the animal.

- That it is characterized in that an opening drawer or other exiting element can be pushed back by the animal, thereby stimulating an existing treats dispenser to deliver a treat.

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C. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device in which the desired behavior of an animal is detected by means of sensors, and then rewarded.

Treats dispenser LS for the portion-wise delivery of treats, which are attached to the collar H or harness of an animal, preferably a dog, are known from DE 10 2005 021 878.4. Fig. 7 Different internal or external transducers may cause the electrically powered dispensing mechanism to throw a treacle out of the treat dispenser L in front of the dog's legs. When a dog gets a reward, he always associates the moment of treats with his behavior at the moment of treats. That means he will like to show this behavior in the future. This can be training effects, even without the dog owner must be there.

For example, a dog's stay in a particular area (for example, in a particular part of the garden) could cause it to get more treats. For this purpose, only one sensor system is needed. It is possible, for example, Motion detectors or light barriers. Or, a chip C is attached to the dog collar, which is read by detection systems. The detection system can be designed as an electric fence EZ. Fig. 8 Chip C and treats LS can be combined in one device.

It is detected whether the animal is at a specific location at the time of measurement or during a time interval, and then given a treat. Or if the case is reversed, he will be given a treat if he is not in a particular area. The fact that the treat dispenser LS is attached to his body, it is always ensured that the treats are always administered close to the snout. It also ensures that only one treat donor is needed, no matter when and where the dog should receive a reward. By means of additional electronically integrated timers, it can be achieved that the sensor system, e.g. is activated only at certain times and for certain time intervals. Or it is measured that the chip C had no contact with the fence EZ for some time, and then administered a reward. The system thus works with rewards and gives the dog a gentle behavior in the long term. It can thus serve to make e.g. a dog does not leave the farm when he realizes that he only has a chance of a reward if he stays in the yard.

It is also conceivable that an animal with a chip on the collar must go through a special course, and only if the chip was detected in all stations, automatically a treats or a reward in the form of release of a toy takes place. Of course, for the position detection of the animal, all technically known methods are possible, e.g. Motion detectors, these are electronically combined with timers or timers. The animal is guided through the course by a lock system, e.g. from light signals, sounds, moving objects, recorder with records of the owner's voice. Another possibility would be that sensors are attached to the body of the animal, which have certain postures, e.g. Capture head (e.g., incline ensors) at least temporarily (controlled by a timer or timer) and then reward more.

Likewise, by means of suitable integrated sensors and measuring devices, it is possible to detect and reward preferred movements or courses of movement or distances traveled. Are known pedometer, vibration measuring devices, etc. Another sensor could be integrated into the treat dispenser module of the sound recognition, which ensures certain treats or even spoken words a treats release.

Summary statements and possible embodiments of this variant of an animal training device (reward of desired behavior): It is characterized in that a treats is released from the treat dispenser only after radio command when sensors detect a desired behavior. Furthermore, it is advantageously provided that sensors for position detection in

Combination with timers to record the animal's stay at a particular location within a specific time interval.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that sensors the

To complete a desired course

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that sensors the

Capture posture, body movements and movement intensities.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that sensors detect sounds or specific words

Further statements:

- That it consists of rewarding a desired behavior, from sensors and measuring devices to capture the behavior associated with a treat dispenser via radio or in a unit.

- That sensors for detecting the behavior in combination with timers may be present, which capture the behavior of the animal in a certain time interval or at a specific time measurement point.

- That sensors for position detection in combination with timers can be present and connected, which record the stay of the animal at a certain point in a certain time interval or time.

- That elements can be attached to the collar of the animal, which are detected by a system located nearby and thus detect the position of the animal, and that there may be an electrical circuit that causes a tempting when the surrounding system the element located on a collar of an animal for some time did not register.

- That sensors e.g. Inclination sensors, motion detectors may be present that detect posture, body movements and movement intensities.

- That the treat donor does not have to be attached to the animal, but can also be in the environment of the animal.

- That due to the design of the treat dispenser an ejection of treats controlled by electrical measuring systems, only with the desired behavior is possible, and that this can also be limited in time.

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D. Another variant of an animal training device is described in the following: It is a device that is preferably constructed purely mechanically, and rewards the right movements and postures of an animal increasingly.

A small treats attached to the animal L (preferably on the collar H or harness) has the advantage that the ejected treats land in the immediate vicinity of the animal, so that they can be easily found and eaten by the animal. Fig. 9 The moment when the food appears, the animal feels e.g. a dog is positive, and will relate this to his behavior at this moment. So, best of all, show that behavior over and over, then there will always be a reward, or at least there will be a reward much more often than if this behavior is not shown.

Particularly advantageous are designs whose detection of the desired behavior and their output of the feed are possible even without electric drive, as this is less expensive. Thus, the construction can be designed eg by means of obstacles Hi so that only at one point of the donor are an opening Of for the Leckerckenaustritt, so that the dog over time, for example, perceives that he only Le Lechen Le, for example, if he gets his head holding up. Fig. 10 That means one Due to the mechanical construction, more body treats are released for the animal. This could be used to encourage the dog to prefer a certain posture.

Also not entirely left to chance are mechanical constructions that increase the likelihood of food ejection the more the animal moves. The more vibration and movement predicts, the sooner a treat will be donated. So the treats become e.g. Easier to get from the chamber K through the barriers B to the opening Of and leave the donor, the more the animal moves. Fig. 11

A variety of such comparable mechanical arrangements are possible. The advantage of the treats attached to the animal is simple, that the animal always registers the reward immediately. The animal is generally animated for more exercise (e.g., in the garden) because it unconsciously perceives the connection between more exercise and more treats.

Of course, instead of the mechanical arrangements, it would also be possible to work with a large number of electrical sensors (eg tilt sensors, vibration detectors, etc.), electric drives and controls. Of course, it is also possible here for the activation of the measuring systems to be coupled to specific time intervals.

Summary findings and possible embodiments of this variant of an animal training device

(Reward of desired movements and postures):

- That by the appropriate arrangement of the openings for the treats leakage and other barriers and obstacles, only at a desired posture or body movement or a desired intensity of movement treats are issued or at least significantly more treats are spent.

- That it can have elements for attaching to the body of the animal.

- That sensors e.g. Inclination sensors, motion detectors may be present that detect posture, body movements and movement intensities, and connected via an electrical system with the treat dispenser, and so the issue of treats is accomplished.

- That due to the mechanical construction of the treat dispenser an ejection of treats in certain postures, movements, intensified movement is increased.

- That due to the electromotive combination of the sensors and the treat dispenser an ejection of treats in certain postures, movements, movement intensities is increased.

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E. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device that rewards non-barking of dogs.

A small electrically powered treat donor L attached to the animal (preferably on the collar H or harness) has the advantage that the ejected treats land in the immediate vicinity of the animal so that they can easily be found and eaten by the animal. Fig. 12 The dog perceives the moment when the food appears as positive, and he will communicate this with his behavior at that moment. So, best of all, show that behavior over and over, then there will always be a reward, or at least there will be a reward much more often than if this behavior is not shown. DE 10 2005 021 878.4 and DE 20 2006 002 067.5 describe arrangements for controlling the administration of animal reward feed by means of a treats treater attached to the animal. This can happen on the one hand by humans by means of a remote control located in his hand. Or, for example, by sensors the behavior or the position of the animal is detected, and then transmitted by these a radio signal to the treat donor. Similarly, devices have been described that do not require radio control, but whose sensors or signalers are also attached to the animal, and are directly connected to the treat dispenser, or are integrated directly into it. Thus, a timer can temporarily adjust the treats by the owner previously adjustable or controlled by a random number generator. Or the delivery takes place after a mechanical contact.

An innovation of an animal-based reward treats donor with also on-animal control as a trainer for proper behavior, will now be presented. Antibark collars on the market are designed to prevent dogs from barking in the absence of the dog owner.

By a modern detection technology, the barking of the dog is registered (acoustics, vibration). Once the barking is registered, the dog is given a cold puff of air or even an electric shock for punishment.

A positive reward-oriented stand-alone device would look like this. Fig. 13 All elements of this figure are integrated into a device which is attached to the animal's neck by means of a collar H and are controlled by electronic ES.

The detection technology E is controlled by a timer Z1, which causes the detection technology E, for example, only every 20 minutes is turned on then remains controlled by this or another timer Z2, for example, 1 minute in operation. If the dog does not bark in this short time, he receives a treat Le from the storage chamber V, which leaves it through the opening O as a reward.

Even if the dog does not even notice when the detection technology E is activated, he will notice over time that he will simply get more treats when he is calmer, and he will also realize that he will never get a treat immediately after barking Has. So there is a gentle education for less barking.

If the detection technology E is able to detect the barking also at a certain distance, e.g. within a room, the whole device may also be e.g. be attached to a wall and did not need to be carried by the animal. If it is not meant to be used on animals right from the start, then the whole thing can be constructed larger. The time intervals (activation of the detection technology, duration of activation of the detection technology) can be set individually by the dog owner depending on the dog and the situation. It is also possible that after the timer has activated detection technology E, it will remain in operation until the dog has not barked for one minute, and then in any case a treacle is administered.

In this case, it has already been said that, of course, it is possible to use, instead of two timers, all the time control modules known today (for example chips).

Summary findings and possible refinements of this variant of an animal training device (rewarding non-barking of dogs): - That a feed dispenser is connected with a detection technology for the barking of the animal, as well as one or more adjustable timers.

- That it can be attached to the animal, preferably on the collar or harness.

- That the detection of barking, the control, and the ejection of treats are electrically controlled.

- That it can also be used in the room.

- That a reward teaser attached to the animal's body or rewarded in the room, together with a bark detection technology and timers, will reward a dog's non-barking.

- Preventing excessive vocalizations by connecting a feed dispenser with a bark detection technology and one or more adjustable timers.

- That a reward teaser attached to the animal's body or in-room, along with a bark detection technology, as well as timers or timers, will reward a dog's non-barking.

That the timers or timers present in the device can set an interval at which non-barking during the time interval is rewarded.

- That a treat donor makes a ration of feed available if a noise sensor has not been activated for a certain period of time.

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Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is another device that rewards non-barking of dogs.

Antibody collars for dogs on the market are designed to cause dogs to bite into

Do not bark the dog owner's absence. By a modern detection technology attached to the collar, the barking of the dog is registered (acoustics,

Vibration). Once the barking is registered, the dog is given a cold puff of air or even an electric shock for punishment.

Of course, it would also be conceivable that the barking of the dog of a in the

Room detected noise sensor is detected, and that then electronically controlled a dog unpleasant operation is triggered, e.g. the emission of high-frequency sounds or the generation of other rattling noises.

These are all methods that work with a punishment for the exaggerated behavior. A positive reward-oriented stand-alone device would look like this.

Modern detection technology E (e.g., noise sensors) detects the

Voice as soon as it exceeds a certain adjustable degree. Fig. 14

This detection technology is connected by means of an electronic control ES with two timers. The first timer Z1 determines the time intervals after which the detection technology is turned on again and again.

The second timer Z2 determines how long the detection technology is then turned on. Will not be in this time set by the second timer

Librarian registered, the animal is awarded a reward, be it by a

Treat dispenser L or by providing a toy.

Or the electronic time control ES is set so that the second timer works so long until during a certain time interval to be set (eg 1 minute) no utterance is registered. Only then will the animal a treat administered.

Or the timing of the device is set to operate all day, and whenever, for example, If no excessive vocalization is registered for 5 minutes, a treat will be issued.

It is also possible that the time intervals are additionally displayed to the animal by additional signals, such as e.g. Light signals, acoustic signs, mechanical hands, etc.

The individual elements detection technology, timers u. Reward donors Signalers can be in one device, but they can also be single elements that are connected by cable or radio only. The treat dispenser can also be attached to the animal, so that the animal always gets the treat in close proximity to the snout. Of course, as with all variants mentioned in this application, all modern timers, e.g. possible by means of a chip.

On the other hand, it is also possible that only the detection technology already on the market is located on the collar, and this then by a transmitter that sends a radio signal to an in-room treats dispenser with receiver. This treat donor is electronically controlled, which is adjustable via a timer, that if the detection technology z. For example, if you do not speak for 5 minutes, then a treat is given. The animal will perceive over time that there are always rewards only in the moments when it is not loud. This will eventually lead to a calmer behavior overall.

Summary findings and possible refinements of this variant of an animal training device (rewarding non-barking of dogs):

That it consists of an adjustable noise detection system, and electronic controls including timers for determining the operation of the detection system, and that there is a corresponding reward element that rewards non-listening.

- That all elements can be in one device, or are spatially separated from each other via cable or radio communication, and are controlled electronically.

- That all elements or individual elements can be attached to the collar of the dog.

- That there may be signalers that also show the dog the time intervals.

- That all elements can be in one device.

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G. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device that rewards dropping off at designated places.

Animals, especially dogs, can be trained to prefer to drop off their faeces at certain locations. Depending on the circumstances in different countries, dogs often spend the whole day in the garden, or have the opportunity to permanently move from house H to garden G. They do their urine and feces paragraph at will. But you can very well be convinced to do so at certain smaller corners (dog killing point KP), eg at one small area, for example, is piled up with gravel. This has the advantage for the dog owner that, for example, the feces does not come on the lawn, also it is much easier to remove from the gravel with a shovel. Fig. 15 It is also possible to set up a small composting station there, so that the decomposition takes place there. The dog's training is done by the dog owner, who praises the dog especially when doing his business in the right place. A great learning aid is also the immediate administration of a treat, if the dog has done it right. Unfortunately, over time, the dog forgets where he has to do his business, if he is not always or at least repeatedly rewarded. Since the dog owner of course does not always feel like the right moment to take care, you need a device that detects when the dog has done his job.

The device therefore consists of a smell sensor GS, which perceives the freshly deposited droppings immediately. The odor sensor is coupled with a treat dispenser LS with battery drive, which immediately releases a treat L. Odor sensor and treats can represent a unit that is powered by a battery B. Fig. 16 But they can also be connected via cable. Or the battery-powered odor sensor is connected to a transmitter S, which emits a radio signal or infrared signal to a receiver E, which is integrated in the treat donor LS.

The treat dispenser may be in the immediate vicinity, or it may be a treat dispenser worn on the collar. The treat dispenser can be suitable for dispensing portioned amounts of food, but it can also be designed so that it outputs the whole food in an opening process.

So that the smell of the sensor can be perceived particularly well, we recommend a border UR Kotplatzes KP with obliquely inward walls. These ensure that the smell in the corners becomes more concentrated. But it is also possible that the border consists of straight up walls. The odor sensor can also be located in a funnel-shaped cavity TH, so that this entire unit can be placed in a corner of the border. Fig. 17 Fig. 18 The sensor is preferably located in a selected corner of the walls (preferred wind direction is taken into account). The treat dispenser may be e.g. very well located at the exit A of the whole complex, wind and weather protected.

The odor sensor is adjusted for its sensitivity so that it only reacts to the freshly deposited droppings. If it has then caused the ejection of a treat, the odor sensor is e.g. controlled by a timer or timer automatically turned off for a few hours. This saves energy and ensures that the sensor does not react twice to the same fender. In order to get the dog to the feces paragraph in the desired area, it is not necessary that he receives a treat every time. Therefore, it may also be sufficient if the device is switched on only occasionally by the owner and after the perception of smell, a load of treats is distributed, which then turns off the whole system.

For this purpose, the device can be very simply constructed so that the treatsensor GS is the treats LS, which has only a flap KL, which is closed by the owner after he has placed a load of treats L. Electromotive EM controlled then causes the activated odor sensor, that the locking of the flap opens, and emptied the entire contents of the treat dispenser. Fig. 19 With a sufficiently small construction, the odor sensor and treats could also be present as a unit on the animal, eg attached to the collar or harness. Thus, the owner would have the opportunity to attach the device to the dog only from time to time. Then, however, an additional detection system would have to detect, for example, a light barrier, that the dog has entered the dog foul, and only then electronically or via radio-controlled, when tapping the odor sensor, a treat is administered.

A teddy bear donor attached to the animal, which receives the signal via radio to empty all its contents, can even be constructed much smaller. This is especially true if it is only capable of delivering a single treat. i The dog owner gains access to the place by z'.B. the

Walls through a hinge SG opens. Fig. 18 Or he does not have to enter the place at all, as he can walk around the UR with a long shovel and take away the deposited dog feces. A roof of the place is possible, but should be open on the side, so that the smell can escape eventually. The fact that the dog receives a treat again and again just after the desired performance of his business, he will gladly visit this place.

Summary findings and possible configurations of this variant of an animal training device (dog emergency):

- That it consists of an odor sensor for detecting the droppings, which is associated with a treat dispenser.

- That odor sensor and treat donor can be integrated in one device.

- That odor sensor and treats can be connected via cable or radio.

- That timers can control the autonomous operation of the device.

- That an animal is animated to drop its feces in designated places by consisting of a smell sensor for detecting the feces paragraph, which is associated with a treat dispenser that causes the release of a treat.

- That additional integrated timers or timers can control the autonomous operation of the device electronically.

- That a treat donor makes a feed ration accessible if an odor sensor detects the feces paragraph.

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H. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device that satisfies the natural Buddeltrieb of dogs, the dog is rewarded for it.

Animals, especially dogs, depending on the breed have a different strong need for digging. Particularly pronounced is this urge in terriers and so-called Rattlern, so usually small dogs. If the animals do not have enough opportunities to dig, for example, if there is no private garden, or if the digging is undesirable, or if the owner does not want the dog to become dirty; This can lead to a dissatisfaction of the dogs due to lack of utilization. The presented devices should help that the animals can partially live out their buddy drive in the apartment. A device is possible in which the dog with his front paws brings a roll Ro to turn. The rotations of the roller Ro about an axis Ac are used by means of a drive An, for example in the form of a gear ratio to a tasty L slowly for the dog recognizable by a cylinder Z along a column Sa to move. If the roll is pressed long enough, the treat will fall in front of the dog's foot as a reward. Fig. 20

The device is to be operated by humans by repeatedly introducing a treat into the column. Or it works automatically, e.g. the cylinder Z after the ejection of a treacle again automatically e.g. by a Schappmechanismus, is retracted to its original position.

With this retraction, a treacle L can also be released into the column again by means of a mechanically integrated treat dispenser LS. This causes the dog to dig again. Fig. 21

The game can continue until the whole treat donor is empty. In the absence of the owner can also be determined by means of a timer Z1 by him, when the first treats are administered. In the same way, it would be possible by means of a second timer Z2 to determine in advance how long then treats are to be replenished into the column again and again, before e.g. the entire digging mechanism is stopped. Of course, all kinds of timings are also possible.

Thus, all kinds of devices are possible (for example, also a type of conveyor belt for the forelegs) in which the dog, by means of movements corresponding to his movement during digging, sets in motion a mechanism which then ends in the release of a treat. It would also be possible that the mechanism transmits a radio signal to a receiver with a correspondingly long operation by means of a transmitter, which then releases a treat from a treat donor. The treat donor can also be attached to the collar of the animal. Or there is a cable connection between the mechanical part of the device and the food dispenser. This means that the device can also have electromotive elements, e.g. Also, the sufficient movement of a conveyor belt can be measured by eien electrical circuit, and this is transmitted via radio, cable or an electrical circuit to the treat donor.

Summary findings and possible embodiments of this variant of an animal training device (digging-roll):

That it is a mechanical element, e.g. There is a role that is moved by the dog with the front legs, and that there is a mechanism associated with the role, which causes a treats for a dog.

- That there can be a cable connection or radio connection between the roller and the treat dispenser.

- That can be integrated into the device timers to allow an independent flow of the device.

That an animal is rewarded for digging by having a mechanical element, e.g. There is a role that is moved by the dog with the front legs, and that there is a mechanism associated with the role, which causes a treats for a dog.

- That in the device timers or time switches can be integrated to allow an independent flow of the device.

- That in the device timers can be integrated to set a time interval in which the animal can fulfill the task.

- That a treat donor makes a feed ration accessible, if one mechanical unity by movements of the dog, which correspond to those during natural digging, has been sufficiently moved.

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Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is also a device that satisfies the dog's drift, with the dog digging immediately after the reward (e.g., treats, toys).

Animals, especially dogs, depending on the breed have a different strong need for digging. Particularly pronounced is this urge in Terriem and so-called Rattler, so usually small dogs. If the animals do not have enough digging possibilities, e.g. no own garden is present, or the digging is unwanted, or the owner does not want the dog to be dirty; This can lead to a dissatisfaction of the dogs due to lack of utilization.

The presented device should help that the animals can partially live out their buddy drive in the apartment. There are devices in which the dog digs right after the treat.

It is possible, e.g. a limited by four lateral walls trough W, in the middle of which is an increase E. Fig. 22 Fig. 23 At least one side of the tub is filled with filling material FM (eg packing cushioning material, textile residues, etc.) At the lower corners of the tub are feed chutes ZS for treats L. The owner can take turns treats under the filling material Let FM roll. Or the whole thing happens automatically even in the absence of the owner by a treat donor LS and timers Z. While digging the dog will each carry the filler FM from one side of the tub on the other side of the tub.

The fact that treats are controlled by a small electrical circuit always alternately for the dog recognizable in ZS1 and ZS2 be administered, the dog is always excited to direct digging for the treat. The tub must be so large and high that filling material FM does not escape, on the other hand, the dog can skip the walls. But better is located on one of the side walls of a swing SK, through which the dog can enter the tub, or leave, filling material but does not escape.

Summary findings and possible configurations of this variant of an animal training device (digging tub):

- That there is a tub, with two side depressions, in each of which feed chutes open for treats, so that they come to rest under the filling material located in the tub.

- That the supply of treats by electrically operated treat dispensers and timers can also run independently.

- That there is a hinged flap as input / output to the tub ..

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J. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device that helps the dog to understand commands over long distances, with their quick fulfillment rewarded with a treat becomes.

The pet owner, in particular the dog owner, influences the behavior of his pet by issuing prompts. If the dog has visual contact with him, the dog responds very well to visual signs either by hand or arm movements or other gestures. One way to give a dog a direct call without having to hear or see his dog is simply that the dog owner uses a remote control. Already known constructions are small devices that are attached to the collar, and after activation by the owner by means of remote control, tones of different volume give, or even as punishment electrical impulses or bring a cold air flow to the application.

The invention to be presented now wants to send requests to the animal through the different positioning of transmission elements.

For example, It is not easy to tell a leading dog that he should walk to the left rather than to the right. Or it should be conveyed to him that he should rather go faster or slower. Also, when learning new exercises, there are often problems because the dog does not understand what he should actually do (eg turn to the left) The remote control also allows practicing at a distance The device is preferably not only attached to the collar because this twisted while running again and again. Better, therefore, the attachment is e.g. on a harness B. Fig. 24

A harness always consists of a neck strap HG, a chest strap BG and the upper connections OV or lower connections UV between the neck and chest strap. Conceivable is a commercially strong strong harness that also serves to attach the leash to which the device can be attached later, or is already incorporated in the production. Good are also soft, comfortable to wear chest harnesses, which are not stable enough to attach the leash, but for example. be quickly applied by means of Velcro, only to bring the hidden therein elements of the device to the animal. There are also known chest harnesses B, which have only Aussparrungen for the front legs AV, so that they are easy to put on, by means of the last Velcro closures KV. Fig. 25

In these constructions, which are easy to carry, the battery-operated transmission elements UE can be incorporated very well and inconspicuously. A harness always consists of a neck strap HG, a chest strap BG and the upper OV or lower UV connections between the neck and chest strap. The position of the transmitting elements UE to be attached to the animal are preferably on the right and left body sides, as well as above and below. Fig. 26 If the transmission element on the left side of the body is activated by means of the remote control, this would be a request for the animal depending on how it was trained to go to the left or to go to the right. For the submission element on the right side, the same applies exactly the other way around. The upper or lower elements would entice the animal to go forward, or to slow down or stop.

The stimuli that the transmission element transmits to the animal would be variable in their strength and number depending on the operation of the remote control, and would thereby also trigger different reactions of the animal. Depending on the learning possibilities of the dog, of course, further transmission elements would be possible, for example two The upper side of the harness, the respective activation can give even more targeted hints.

So the device's purpose is not the punishment of the animal, so the signals emanating from the transmission elements must never be such that they are unpleasant for the animal. Rather, this can be easily corrected to act on his behavior, without the dog owner must roar, especially at a distance, or the dog must maintain visual contact with the person permanently. This can be used in dog training, especially in dog sports, but also in working dogs. With small art pieces one could achieve special effects.

The positioning of the transmission elements UE at various points in the body of the animal can thereby transmit the most varied requests (for example the activation of a transmission element closest to the head could mean that it should give an out-of-mouth toy "out"). The dog just has to learn in advance what the individual transmission elements demand of him. The already known only attached to the collar elements for training dogs this can only be given to requests by stimuli of different strength and type are generated. In the new invention, the type of stimuli can always be the same, by the different positioning on the body, but it allows a wider range of prompts to be transmitted. Although the strength of the stimuli can be varied, this is not absolutely necessary since the different position of the transmission elements provides enough information for the dog. In addition, there is always the possibility to demand an intensified action by repeatedly pressing.

The stimuli should therefore really only be very weak, so that the animal does not develop any fear of the device, but the control should be just as harmless, as if the person gives acoustic instructions or visual signs.

It is conceivable that the transmission elements could be e.g. a slight vibration such as in a vibrating mobile phone, or light pressure or knocking; or a slight prick towards the animal, e.g. a small bolt emerges from the transmission element. Further conceivable would be slight heat / or cold stimuli, e.g. Another possibility is that the exercise of train on the harness can control the animal by an escaping gas or by the individual elements outgoing sounds or light stimuli. For example, a slight pull on one of the lateral connections SV between the neck and chest belt, a sign that the animal should go to this side. Fig. 27 This train would need to be controlled by a small electric drive EA. Pull could also be applied to connections to additional collars or dog-rests.

The lateral connections SV could also be fastened to the highest point of the chest belt, so that there is only an electric drive EA, which tensions either the right or left side connection. Fig. 28 The attachment of the two lateral connections SV on the neck strap can then be on the ring R, which is located at the lowest point of the collar. Pull on the left side will cause the dog to move to the left, move to the right will cause a movement to the right purely mechanically. The two lateral connections SV are in a protective tube, so that no irritation of the skin or wrapping hair is possible.

The activation of the individual transmission elements should thus be activated as described by a remote control. This is activated by the dog owner, or could also be controlled automatically, for example by senders send a radio signal, depending on where an animal is, for example by means of a motion detector can be determined. Apart from an activation by remote control, a direct mechanical activation by touching by humans would be conceivable, or by the fact that in the transmission elements modules are integrated recognize the individual spoken words, and thereby activated.

An electrical circuit could also check whether the animal, after receiving a request, executes it, and then give the animal a treat as a reward from a treats carried on the collar. Fig. 29 The transmission element UE, which is e.g. can be attached to the collar, so initially receives an activation pulse from the remote control. At the same time, an on-body sensor e.g. a tilt sensor NS switched on by radio or by direct connection to the transmission element activated temporarily (timer Z), and thus detects the desired movement of the animal (eg when the request "seat" that the dog has set itself.) If this movement is performed, so is controlled by an electrical circuit the treat donor L directly or by radio the order to give a treat given.The same could happen, already on the market dog trainer by remote control, where the dog also at great distances (500 meters) eg in the Hunting a command is transmitted.If he immediately thereafter (eg by an activated timer for 10 seconds, for example, activates sensors) the required movement, so would directly or via radio, released from the necklace on the treats a treats the dog often put on itself, ie outside the Sichtwe hunter's, so that this could influence the animal with the indicated arrangement.

Another possibility is to be presented to the dog over long distance to send a request without the owner must call, or via visual contact with his dog. Fig. 30

One on the body z. B. on the harness BG with fasteners B attached light generator LG. Laser beam could be electrically controlled by humans via remote control. The laser emitter would thereby draw light signals LZ on the ground in front of the dog, thereby giving instructions to the dog. For example, a laser beam to the left of the dog could tell it to go to the left. The light generator LG receives the signal of the remote control with its receiver E The light generator LG has a joint G, whereby it can move via remote control after recording the signal in different directions. Fig. 31 In this way, requests are sent to the dog depending on where the light shines. Another possibility would be the emission of lights with different colors or patterns The eyes of the animal can not be hit by the light beam.

Summary findings and possible embodiments of this variant of an animal training device (control by transmission elements):

- That at different points of the animal fixed transmission elements by their respective activation, the animal different prompts.

- That the activation of the transmission elements can be done by remote control, direct touch or acoustic signals that are generated directly or indirectly by humans.

- That the activated transmission elements send out stimuli so that the animal clearly perceives which transmission element has been activated.

- That the stimuli are preferably stimuli to the skin (vibration, pressure, tapping, pricking, heat, coldness); to pull on the harness, on the collar or on an additional collar or a dog's halter; or to acoustic or visual stimuli.

- That an electric drive via compounds (leather straps, rubber band, other bands) train could exercise, and that the compounds are in a protective shell.

- That the transmission elements can preferably be attached or integrated in a harness.

That commands are transmitted to the animal by means of an activation of transmission elements fixed at different points of the animal.

- That activation of the transmission elements takes place by means of an additional remote control, direct touch of a switch or acoustic signals received from a sound receiver.

- That the transmission elements are enabled on activation to the emission of stimuli, so that the animal clearly perceives which transmission element has been activated.

- That the transmission element emits a gas or warm or cold air when activated, which is just perceptible for the dog.

- That the transmission element can have a vibration mechanism.

- That the transmission element could release a small bolt when activated, which easily hits the skin.

- That there are sensors connected to the transmission elements via electrical circuits that detect the correct execution of a radio command, and then issue an order to a treats dispenser to issue a treat.

- That an animal donor carried by the animal makes a feed ration accessible when a command transmitted to the dog by radio is executed by the dog directly, which is registered by a simultaneously temporarily activated sensor.

- That it has a fixed to the animal electrically controlled pivoting light emitter whose different nature or position of the generated light beam give the animal signs.

- That he carries a light emitter on the body, which is controlled via remote control.

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K. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: It is a device that rewards the fast race to a required point.

Treats L for portion-wise delivery of treats, which are attached to the collar H or harness of an animal, preferably a dog, are known from DE 10 2005 021 878.4. Fig. 32 Different internal or external transducers may cause the electrically operated output mechanism AM to throw a treat from the treat dispenser L in front of the dog's legs.

It is described here an interaction of systems that can guide an animal to run quickly back and forth. This could be a training effect for animals that are bored alone in the house or in the garden. Two elements are placed at a suitable distance from each other. Fig. 33 If the animal comes within the range of action of the motion detector B of the element E1, then the transmitter S of element 1 sends a signal via radio or cable to the receiver E of element E2. As a result, the motion detector of element E2 is turned on and the lock signal transmitter LS of the element E2 continuously emits lock signals (eg sounds or light signals) that attract the animal. In time, the animal becomes realize that it pays to move to Element E2 relatively quickly, because then a treat is always thrown out of its tucked-in treats. To realize this, element E2 includes a receiver E for the signal of element 1, and a timer Z, which determines how long the time is in the lock signals are separated from the lock signal transmitter LS and in the motion detector B in element E2 is activated. If the animal comes within this time in the sphere of action of the motion detector B of element E2, then sends its transmitter S in turn a radio signal to the treat donor, which is attached to the collar of the dog. This causes the issue of a treat there. By temporarily switching off and restarting the motion detector in element E1, the game can then be restarted again and again.

Of course, element E1 and element E2 can also be constructed in the same way and would then contain all the modules described, so that they can mutually change their function electronically controlled.

So the dog has to run from E1 to E2, or from E2 to E1, at a time set by the timer, to get the treats from his attached dispenser. The time interval in which treats can be called up can be set by the animal keeper by prior setting; or is controlled via a random generator in each random generator, or by an external random generator via radio or cable.

Another very advantageous arrangement would be that there are three elements (E1, E2, E3) at different locations in the room, and that each controlled by a timer Z1 after certain times (eg at a distance of A 10, B 15, C 20 minutes) starts to send lock signals through the lock signal transmitter LS and at the same time starts to activate its motion detector B. Fig. 34 The time intervals of how long lock signals are sent for each element and the motion detector is activated would in turn be pre-set by a respective second timer Z2 in each donor of the dog owner (for example A 1min, B 10 sec, C 30 sec). If the dog reaches the element as long as its lock signals are sent and therefore the motion detector B is still active, then this element causes its transmitter S to transmit a radio signal to the taster dispenser, so that a tidbit is then ejected by the dispensing mechanism AM. In this way, it would never be predictable for the dog where the next treat will be spent so that he can not position himself accordingly. He is then lured by an element through the separate sound or visual signals and reaches this element depending on the set time interval and distance in time, or not in time. The dog can learn that as long as the lock signal is active, it is not too late to arrive in time. This encourages him to run rather fast as he realizes that this increases his chances of success, that a treat falls from his donor. The control of the two timers in each dispenser could also be satisfied by a random number generator. Either that there is such a random generator in each dispenser, or that one controls all timers by radio. Or the timers or time switches are set individually by humans.

Above all, motion detectors and light barriers would be conceivable as position detection systems. But it can be used for the constructions all known technical modules. Eg video surveillance systems, monitoring camera systems, alarm foot mats, differential alarm loops, time relays with magnetic contacts, chip cards, RF transponders, magnetic cards, heat sensors, Vibration detectors, film with sensors, ultrasonic echo distance warning device, laser photoelectric sensors, additional time switch with random program, various wireless systems and wireless transmission systems with different range and frequency, wired systems with and without socket outlet, etc. The individual elements can communicate with each other by radio or cable be connected, the drive is done via batteries or socket.

The fact that the animal carries the treat dispenser, only one donor is needed and not three, if in each element a separate donor would be integrated. It would also be quite possible that the elements E1, E2, and E3 have each integrated a treat donor. Although this is more expensive than if only a treat donor is used, but since the elements are constructed the same, the production is not so expensive. The advantage would be that the dog more clearly registered that the fast Hinnennen has paid off, since he then gets a treat from the treat donor, to whose element he ran fast. A transmitter sending a radio signal to the treats dispenser would no longer be necessary.

Summary findings and possible configurations of this variant of an animal training device (animal trainer for animate to the race):

- That from the treat dispenser is released only after radio command a treat, if the animal has come within a given time in the sphere of action of a Positionerfassungssytems.

- That two spaced-out elements capture in interaction, whether the dog has covered the intermediate distance fast enough, and then spend a treat.

- That two elements are placed at a distance, wherein the one element has a motion detector, and a transmitter connected to this transmitter the second element, the presence of the animal via radio.

- That two elements are placed at a distance, wherein the second element has a receiver for the radio signal transmitted by the first element, whereupon its motion detector is activated for a man-made or a random number of time interval.

- That two elements are placed at a distance, wherein the activated motion detector of the second element registers the approach of the animal, and then causes the treats dispenser to deliver a treat, the treats donors must not necessarily be on the animal, but also integrated in the second element can be.

- That two elements are placed at a distance, wherein the activated motion detector of the second element registers the approach of the animal, and then causes the treats dispenser to deliver a treat.

- That a plurality of mutually independent elements at predetermined different time intervals for predetermined different time intervals allow a delicious issue from the treats, when the animal is in one of these time intervals, in the respective Wirkungsberreich the Positionerfassungssytems.

- That several independent elements at different time intervals for different time intervals can release treats and that these time intervals and time intervals are controlled by one or more random number generators.

- That several independent elements at different time intervals for different time intervals treats can be released and that these time intervals and time intervals are controlled by one or more man-set timers.

- That the lock signal transmitters of the elements can emit acoustic signals (sounds, recorded language of the owner, other attracting noises, etc.), or visual signals (light, colors, showing attractive for the animal motifs, etc.), which are suitable to attract the animal ,

- That the animal is signaled by the signal that a fast race is worthwhile, because then a treats are given to an animal or in the element with position indicator integrated treats, when the animal reaches the element, as long as the signalers are still active.

That an animal is animated to an erected element for fast running by activating a position detecting system located in the element by means of a timer for a certain time, and upon detection of the approximation of the animal, an in-element treamer integrated directly by an electric circuit, or by radio is enabled to deliver a treat.

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L. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: These are embodiments of devices in which feed is offered only temporarily, and thus the animal is lured and demanded. a. Particularly suitable for the dog is a device that allows the dog to reach the temporarily offered food when he runs fast to this. b. In particular, suitable for the cat is a device that attracts the cat by temporarily showing the food, but it brings each time before reaching the cat again to disappear.

This development should be a training aid for animals. The animals should do something for the preservation of the food, just as it is done in the wild. The animal is required, without which a human must be compulsory. Food (toys or other attractive objects) is made accessible, and before the animal reaches the food, it can be made inaccessible. It is also possible that the animal sometimes still reaches the food or the object, but this nevertheless still further away and ultimately is no longer reachable. From time to time, the animal should of course also reach the food, so that it remains motivated. It is intended for all types of animals, but especially for dogs and cats. Different constructions are conceivable. These can be modified according to the behavioral characteristics of the individual species.

It is conceivable that 2, 3 or even more equal feed dispensers (F1, F2, F3) are in the room, and each spends its own feed at certain times or after certain activations, and after certain times or after certain activations again the food for the Deprives animal unreachable. This means that the individual feed donors have no contact with each other, everyone works independently. Fig. 35

a. For example, in the dog, which is more geared towards fast racing, an arrangement would be possible where each feed dispenser has two timers. Timer 1 determines at what intervals a treat issued and timer 2 determines how long this will be available. This allows the owner to set the times in advance as desired. For example, at the first feed dispenser he can determine that he will give a treat every 10 minutes and that he will be available for 5 seconds, and that the second feed dispenser will give a treat every 5 minutes and it will be available for 15 seconds until it is withdrawn.

If you put two or more of such feeders in the garden or in the house, so the dog can not estimate where and for how long the food comes to light. It is also possible that each donor carries a random number generator that randomly determines and varies the times of the two timers.

Feed dispensers that offer treats for a short time and then leave the dog unreachable after a short time can have different looks. An example of a feed dispenser is shown in Fig. 36. The electronics E controls the processes. Timer 1 determines at which time interval from the feed storage vessel FV a treacle falls into the bowl N. Timer 2 determines how long it takes now until the slider S opens briefly, so that the treacle falls into the room L. Since each feed donor works with different time intervals, and the dog automatically is always in the most different distance to them, he will be able to grab a treat again and again, and occasionally also not be successful. Keeping the dog in front of a food dispenser is prevented by the fact that he repeatedly announces another donor with a treat, supported by an optical or acoustic signal, so that the dog learns quickly, where a treat is released and is lured there , He will learn that the faster he runs to the released treats, the more success he has.

In principle, it is advantageous to use at least two equal independently operating feed dispensers. But it is also possible to maintain the whole farm with only one feed dispenser. So it would be conceivable in the arrangement with the timers, to choose the time intervals of Futterzurfügenstellens so long that the dog is usually out of boredom no longer directly with the donor.

b. In other species such as e.g. in a cat, a fundamentally different construction of the similar food dispenser would be conceivable because it lurks more and sneaks up. So it would be better if, instead of the timers, a position indicator in each feed dispenser would be integrated, which detects where the cat is currently located. In this case, the feed is better not gradually administered or withdrawn portion by portion, but always disappears as a whole as the cat approaches. The whole thing then runs off so that the cat keeps approaching, but that feed never reached. However, there should be a timer in each donor, which switches off every donor after a certain time, so that at that moment the food of the respective donor goes out and is therefore available to the cat as a final reward. Instead of the timer would also be a counter conceivable that after a certain number of operations (for example, feed was offered 10 times) then the feed also provides. Time interval or number of processes are set by humans.

An arrangement with 3 feed dispensers, each with integrated motion detector B, could look like Fig. 37. The motion detectors B emit a certain area (dashed). If the cat is registered by the motion detector, then the feeding vessel FG of this dispenser by means of an electric motor EM as a drawer pulled in, so that the food for the cat is no longer available. Fig. 38 Man-placed obstacles H prevent the cat from being caught everywhere, and cause the feed to come in and out of the feed in such a way that the cat is always encouraged to make an effort. The motion detectors must of course be aligned so that they do not detect the movement of their own food vessel, otherwise there would be malfunction.

It is also conceivable, of course, that the motion detectors or other position detection systems are not housed directly in the dispenser, but are connected by means of an electric cable or radio communication with this. In this way, e.g. Motion detectors also cover completely different areas, while always controlling the food vessel so that it does not reach the cat initially. Or the position detection systems are constructed as a light barrier. Fig. 39

In principle, it is advantageous to use at least two equal independently operating feed dispensers. But it is also possible to maintain the whole farm with only one feed dispenser. When operating with position detection systems, an arrangement according to FIG. 40 would be conceivable. As soon as the movement detector B registers a movement, the food container FG is moved out in this case. As soon as the motion detector registers nothing, the food container FG is made to disappear. Obstacles H in the field of action W (dashed) of the motion detector ensure a varied movement of the food container. Likewise, the motion detector itself could be constructed or its viewing window just taped so that in its field of action again and again gaps arise, where he then does not perceive movements of the animal. It is important, however, that an area in front of the BVDF feeding vessel is certainly not detected by the motion detector, so that the animal can not reach the food container for the time being.

For this, the motion detector must be positioned by the owner in advance suitably. Or the motion detector is integrated into the feed dispenser Fig. 41, possibly swiveling, so that its field of action W can be changed depending on the room situation. If the animal moves into the area in front of the food container BVDF, the food container is quickly withdrawn because the motion detector can no longer register any movement. A variety of arrangements with one or more in-feed dispenser integrated or non-integrated position sensing systems are possible to employ the animal with one or more feed dispensers.

Instead of motion detectors, all known in the art position detection systems and sensors are conceivable. Eg infrared detectors, video surveillance systems, surveillance camera systems, alarm foot mats, differential alarm loops, time relays with magnetic contacts, chip cards, RF transponders, magnetic cards, thermal sensors, vibration detectors, films with sensors, ultrasonic echo distance swarf, laser photoelectric sensors, time switches with random program, various wireless systems and wireless transmission systems with different range and frequency, wired systems with power outlet. Transponder on the collar, touch sensors, etc. A feed dispenser can also have several outdoor sensors whose reactions are then switched and evaluated and control the food vessel accordingly. The duration of time each individual feed dispenser is in operation before all the feed is made available can be set by the owner, for example, before leaving the house. In this way it can also be controlled that the animal receives the first portion after one hour and after 3 hours still a portion, etc. This also corresponds to the natural feeding behavior of a cat Summary findings and possible configurations of this variant of an animal training device (temporary offering of feed):

a.

- that several equally independent feed establishments, alternately accessing feed portions and then making them inaccessible before reaching the animal, or occasionally making one (or more) of the feed provisioning facilities fully accessible or accessible so that the animal to maintain motivation - the food reaches.

- That two timers in each dispenser can control the sequence (time of feed offering, duration of feed provision).

- That the timers in each donor are permanently adjustable by humans. Animal training device, characterized in that the timers in each donor can be controlled by a random generator.

- That the timers in all donors can be controlled by a common random generator via radio.

- That there are two timers or a timer in each dispenser, which can control the sequence (time of foraging, duration of feed provision).

Animal training device, characterized in that the timers or the timer in each donor by the person are permanently adjustable / is.

- That the timers or timers in each dispenser are controlled by a random generator. b.

- That each independent feed providing facility includes (or is connected to) one or more position sensing systems that detect the position of the animal, thereby offering the feeding vessel for attracting and disappearing in time.

- That all technically known variants of the position detection and sensors are possible, in particular motion detectors or light barriers.

- That after a certain time or after a certain number of processes, the feed is made available to the animal.

- That the animal is attracted again and again by the use of several similar independent feed preparation facilities, also by the help of additional acoustic or optical signals.

- That even when using only one feed providing device with appropriate arrangement of the position detection systems a meaningful process can come about.

- That the motion detector used can have a field of view with gaps, and so the animal is not perceived in some places, so that the food vessel performs irregular movements.

- That each independent feed providing facility includes (or is connected to, by cable or by radio) one or more position sensing systems that detect the animal's position and thereby either offer the food vessel for attracting and / or disappear in time.

- That only a position detection system, eg a motion detector is used together with obstacles in the room, and thus an irregular for the animal Unpredictable movements of the corresponding food vessel are triggered.

- That the field of vision of the motion detector can be partially obscured, or has gaps in its construction, so that there are always areas in his sphere of activity that are not covered by him.

That a position detecting system controls a feeding vessel in dependence on the animal, which is sometimes not detected due to obstacles or gaps in the field of action of a position detecting system, so that it is repeatedly shown and disappeared alternately, and that the animal feeds but never reached during normal operation.

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It is also possible that food or toys are offered, but then slowly disappears. For example, For example, food or toys are offered by a device which is e.g. attached to the ceiling ZD. After the chuck has been lowered (e.g., attached to a string S), it is pulled up. Fig. 42

Or the feed or toy moves on a predetermined path, e.g. a rail where it is only temporarily accessible to the animal. The speed of the movement can vary. It is then also possible that the feed ultimately moves unreachable into a cave for the animal.

It would also be possible that with more stable constructions the animal reaches the food or toy, but then has to "fight" with it before it can eat it or play with it. If e.g. pulled a toy up, so the animal can try this by grasping with his mouth and pulling it to prevent. Or that the animal must prevent by holding with the paw that a feeding vessel disappears into a cave. The force and the speed with which food or toys move should be pre-adjustable by the owner, so that there can be no unpleasant incidents.

- That feed or toy is slowly pulled out of an area that the animal, which is accessible to the animal, so that the animal must run fast.

- That the animal reaches the moving food / food container or toy, but this can only hold or tear away with extreme force application.

Ausf PI 1

Another variant of an animal training device is described below: These are special versions of a treat dispenser, especially a treats attached to the animal.

There have become known treats, which are attached to the body of the animal, preferably on the collar or on the harness, and after a radio signal or by other triggering signal treat treats. In this case, the feed is preferably spun in portions from the dispenser in front of the front legs of the animal, preferably a dog, thus enabling e.g. the timely rewarding of the animal.

Commercially small dry feed pellets often have the disadvantage that they are ultimately not eaten by the dog in the long term. Besides, the mechanism of ejection of treats is not that easy either, as it is quickly comes to wedging, so that the reliable issue of a treat with each radio signal is not easy to ensure.

It may therefore be simpler in design to prepare and toss the treats by first having the feed to be dispensed in one piece, and separating and ejecting only small pieces from the large piece of food. That is, the portioning takes place only when ejecting. For this method, softer feed is even better than hard food, which has the additional advantage that it is often more attractive to the dog and dog training is even easier. For the separation of small treats from a large piece of food different procedures are considered. In a preferred embodiment, the feed preferably has a consistency known from sausages, e.g. Ham sausage or salami. All sorts of techniques already known in the art may be considered which allow the separation of a small amount from a large quantity. Of course, of course, the deposition, the scraping, the squeezing by a more or less sharp cutting tool, or the simple compartments by a slider, etc. There may already be predetermined breaking points in the lining piece F. Fig. 43 shows an advantageous construction. The treat donor L consists of a feed box FV, in which a piece of food F is located (for example, matching piece of salami or other semi-moist feed from a piece, etc.). This food can be easily inserted and refilled via the lid closed by the top opening OO. By a spring attached to the cover Fe, the food piece F is always pressed down to the maximum, no matter how long the food piece F is. Above are also the fasteners B for attaching the teat cup, e.g. on a collar. Below is a cutting edge Se, which cuts off a slice of the lining F by horizontal advancement. Once she has done that, the cut piece of food falls out of the dispenser as a treat Le. This is made possible because the slider Si retracts at the same time or shortly after cutting the treacle Le, whereby the cut treats Le falls out through the lower opening UO.

In the next sequence, the slide Si then pushes back under the lining piece F, so that after retraction of the cutting edge Se, the lining piece F is pressed by gravity and by the spring Fe down until it rests again on the slide Si. Now, triggered by the next signal, the sheath Si can again cut off a disk, etc. The whole is electronically controlled by an electronic control ES powered by the batteries B. The initiator for the cutting operation may e.g. a receiver E for a radio signal, but also other elements, such as sensors, timers, etc., depending on the objective. The electric motor EM moves the sheath Se and the slider Si. Their exact design is of course versatile. The scabbard could also consist of rotating knives, or of small scraper or excavator elements that carry small parts towards the opening and the bottom. More solid materials, which are not so greasy that they stick to the wall, fall after opening the slider Si easily from the dispenser.

For reasons of space, e.g. Also, several narrow pieces of food to be present and arranged so that they one by one, e.g. can be processed into treats by separating them, thus allowing longer dispensing.

The food used can have all sorts of consistencies, from hard to liquid. Very hard food in one piece allows at most the cutting, or breaking off, pushing away small pieces, which are then thrown out as treats. Advantageous would be predetermined breaking points. A possible mechanism as well shown in Fig. 43. For semi-soft foods, mechanisms are possible, as shown in Fig. 43.

Even softer liners, the consistency of which is paste-like, can be achieved by pressure from behind (spring Fe with plate P), or e.g. by means of a spiral as in a meat grinder towards opening O are pressed. Eventually they will simply be squeezed through a sieve. Or if the paste Pa has a somewhat firmer consistency, the paste is simply repeatedly advanced a bit, and a separator Tr then scrapes this piece so that it falls toward the bottom. Fig. 44 Since the paste has a somewhat firmer texture, it remains in one piece even after separation and can easily be absorbed by the animal. The whole thing is controlled by an electromechanical arrangement EM. Or it is first filled by the paste Vorportionierer a, which is then emptied at the next trigger signal. It can also be used on mechanisms, such as those used in toothpaste dispensers. In the pre-proportioner V, pressure generation could also result in greater compression to a mass. Fig. 45

The feed may even be in a liquid or almost liquid form, so that after a temporary release of a closure V at the lower end of the dispenser it practically flows out by gravity. Fig. 46 The orderly emergence of the feed fluid can of course also be done by appropriate valves and nozzles. In this case, e.g. also by the letting in of the liquid a Vorportionierer V are first filled (as shown in the paste in Fig. 45), which is then emptied at the next trigger signal.

Especially the liquid leaking treats can, of course, cause problems when they are picked up from the ground, the animal, for example when they become connect with the soil. Therefore, in these treats, it would also make sense to use a feeding device ZV which feeds the issued treats through a conduit, e.g. a tube Seh, and a collecting vessel located at the end AG presented to the animal so that it can absorb the treat portion directly from the mouth from there. Fig. 47

An embodiment for fixed small treats precisely defined in their size could be that they are virtually in a revolver, each in its chamber K, and these are then ejected one after the other for signal triggering. Fig. 48 Different signal triggers are conceivable, e.g. Radio signals with different frequencies, each emptying another chamber.

Further advantageous devices are intended to ensure that the dog does not have to pick up the feed from the ground, which is particularly advantageous for soft, pasty or liquid feed. This is also advantageous because the dog is not distracted so much from the current action by the feed intake by looking for the food on the ground. Thus, delivery devices as shown in Fig. 47 are advantageous. These can also be extendable, so that they are not always in front of the mouth of the animal. Another possibility would be to attach a treat dispenser L to the lower front end of a harness B. Fig. 49 From there, the dog then has the option of receiving the food well with the tongue, in particular if the feed is delivered to a receptacle AG, or generally the feed is delivered upwards or forwards. It is also possible to attach the treat dispenser L to the lateral chest wall Fig. 50.

Appropriate brackets must be designed for the attachment of such dispensers, so that the treat dispenser firmly assumes its position. Equally accessible is a forefoot of the dog, a attachment of a treat dispenser there eg with a But Velcro will limit the dog too much.

An advantageous attachment of a small treats L could also take place on a so-called Hundehalfter H that is applied to the head of the animal. A treat dispenser could be attached to the side of the head so that its opening O is towards the mouth. A treat issued there, e.g. A piece of paste like from a toothpaste dispenser could then be easily reached by the dog with the tongue. Fig. 51. It would also be possible for part of the donor, e.g. Batteries are attached to the collar, and only the actual dispenser is attached to the halter so that the load is not so great there. The two parts would be connected via cable. Appropriate brackets must be designed for the attachment of such donors.

A further advantageous arrangement would be that the treat donor is constructed and put on as a kind of loose muzzle, so that feed delivered by the treat dispenser can be grasped directly by tongue and lip without it first falling to the ground. This construction would be possible in the dog, but also in many other species (e.g., horse). The muzzle M is attached by means of fastening straps B on the head and neck of the animal and contains an integrated battery or battery-powered treat dispenser L, which dispenses portioned by means of an output mechanism treats through the opening Ö to the animal. The portioned delivery is initiated by remote control by the pet owner. Fig. 52

Another desirable goal of a treater affixed to the animal is that the whole construction be watertight, and even allow the animal to step in water. For this purpose, in particular the discharge openings must be designed so that they seal watertight in the closed state. Of course, this can be more easily achieved with liquid or pasty food, but is possible with all elements (rubber seal, etc.) for the corresponding elements. Then the device would be possible even in aquatic animals. A further advantageous construction could even provide that feeding of the feed directly into the mouth is made possible by e.g. a small bent silicone tube Seh that leads at a lip angle in the cheek pouch. This would be particularly advantageous for liquid or pasty food. Fig. 53 It could be used even in aquatic animals.

Another advantageous construction of a teaspoon dispenser would be the integration of a meter or sensor that measures the stuffing state of the dispenser with food, and when the amount of food is over, gives a warning signal or stops operation.

Of course, it is also possible to construct the shown embodiments of treats so that they are either carried by a man and are triggered by hand, or that they are not attached to the animal but in his environment.

Summary findings and possible embodiments of this variant of an animal training device (executions of a treat dispenser):

- That after activation by a signaler, Abtrennlemente from a non-pre-portioned piece of food cut off small parts and ensure appropriate opening elements that the treats then reliably leave the treats.

- That electromechanical arrangements take over the control of the processes.

- That the dispenser also has a button for a release by hand can, and that it can also be carried by a human for the convenient delivery of treats.

- That the consistency of the feed from dry and solid can be completely liquid, and the separation of the individual treats is then carried out by suitable mechanisms.

- That the whole treat donor can take only a single portion of food, and this is released after signaling.

- That the treats dispenser has several chambers for storing treats, and these are emptied one after the other after each signaling.

That the treats dispenser has several chambers for storing treats, or even different mechanisms for dispensing treats, and these e.g. Depending on the triggering signal emptied or activated.

That the treats dispenser is designed so that it allows due to its mounts and dispensing directions in certain areas of a harness or a dog halter or other locations of the body or attached other objects.

- That the treat dispenser is constructed watertight.

- That he has a measuring device regarding the filling condition, with appropriate alarm devices.

- That it allows the intake of food without it falling to the ground.

- That the treat dispenser is in a muzzle, and so the ejected food comes to lie directly in front of the mouth

- That the dispenser is attached to a head holster so that the ejected food is placed directly in front of the mouth or directly into the mouth.

- That it allows a transport of the feed directly into the mouth.

- That the treat donor is in a muzzle, and feed there is delivered directly in front of the mouth for recording.

- That the treats dispenser has a conveyor unit, which brings the feed directly into the mouth.

- That the dispenser is attached to a harness, that or with other fasteners, e.g. Bands attached to the body is that the animal can reach him with his mouth.

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N. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: There are other special versions of a treat donor, especially a teddy bear attached to the animal.

There have become known treats, which are attached to the body of the animal, preferably on the collar or on the harness, and after a radio signal or other triggering signal treat treats. The food is preferably spun in portions from the dispenser in front of the front legs of the animal, preferably a dog and thus allows, for example, the timely rewarding of the animal. Commercially small dry feed pellets often have the disadvantage that they are ultimately not eaten by the dog in the long term. In addition, the mechanics of ejecting the treats is also not so easy, as it quickly comes to wedging, so that the reliable issue of a treat with each radio signal is not easy to ensure. It may therefore be simpler in design to prepare and toss the treats by first having the feed to be dispensed in one piece, and separating and ejecting only small pieces from the large piece of food. That is, the portioning takes place only when ejecting. For this Procedure is softer food even better than hard food, which has the additional advantage that this is often more attractive to the dog and dog training is even easier.

The treats dispenser consists of a part FT in which the food and feed dispensing are located, and an electrical part ET in which the electric control ES and the Elektomotorischen elements EM are located. Fig. 54

The food used can have all sorts of consistencies, from hard to liquid. Very soft food, whose consistency is paste-like, can be pressed by pressure from behind (spring Fe with plate P), direction opening O. The spring force acts permanently, and a separator Tr is electrically controlled, the opening again and again for a short time, so that a certain amount of paste Pa can escape. Fig. 55 The disconnector Tr is controlled by an electric motor, possibly with the help of a spring, so that it is biased and then a lightning fast moving the separator Tr allows. Or it is electrically controlled by a spring force control FS, the spring force repeatedly released a piece. Fig. 56 The paste is e.g. at the opening O simply pressed through a sieve Si. The energy for pushing out the paste Pa or even a liquid or firmer feed can be generated by a spring or else by an electric motor EM. Fig. 57 It could also be generated by a small gas pressure chamber GDK in the form of a cartridge, which is integrated in the treat dispenser. This pressurized gas would push on the plate P after electrically controlled partial release and push the chuck toward the discharge port O. Fig. ΔδOder it would produce a permanently equal pressure on the plate P, so that the portioned delivery of paste again by the temporary opening of a separator Tr would come about. Defined amounts of feed can be prepared for ejection by switching on a pre-portioner. It would also be conceivable to mix feed and gas by adding gas to the feed via a valve Ve located in the wall W and then dispensing a feed-gas mixture FGG in portions. Fig. 59 The orderly emergence of e.g. Feed liquid can then be done by appropriate valves and nozzles or Vorportionierer V.

- That it has elements that allow a portion-wise delivery of feed.

- That he has elements that effect a portionwise advancement of the feed.

- That he has elements that put the feed under pressure; and additionally has elements for the temporary release of the feed via an opening.

- That there is a gas pressure chamber whose energy moves the feed piece by piece.

- That a gas pressure chamber is present, the gas mixes with the feed, and then leaves with this the donor.

- That there is an electric motor that pushes the chuck towards the discharge opening.

- That a spring is present and in addition a slide for the temporary release of the pressurized feed.

- That a spring is present and a spring control device for piecemeal release of the spring force. O. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: There are other special versions of a treat dispenser, especially a treats attached to the animal.

There have been known treats, which are fastened by means of fastening elements Be on the body of the animal, preferably on the collar or on the harness, and deliver after a radio signal or by another triggering signal treat. In this case, the feed is preferably spun in portions from the dispenser in front of the front legs of the animal, preferably a dog, thus enabling e.g. the timely rewarding of the animal. With commercially available small dry pellets, the mechanics of the portioned ejection of the treats is not so easy as it quickly becomes wedged so that the reliable dispensing of a treat is not easily ensured with each radio signal.

It is therefore also possible to confine ourselves to constructing only one chamber K as a treat dispenser LS. After a transmitter S has transmitted a radio signal to the receiver E of the treats LS, opens by an electric motor EM a flap Kl and equal to the entire feed F free. In this way, at least one treat treats could take place at a distance. Fig. 60 If the chamber is so small that it can contain only one or two treats, this has the advantage that the whole device is kept extremely small.

It would also be possible that the treat dispenser consists of several such chambers, the chamber being emptied one after the other. Fig. 61 For example, a slide S first chamber 1 (K1) and chamber 2 (K2) close. In the first radio signal, the slider S moves controlled by an electromechanical EM so far to the side that chamber 1 can empty. Fig. 62 At the next radio signal, the slider moves even more to the side, so that the second chamber empties. Fig. 63

In the same way, round arrangements are possible in which a disk Seh located under the circular chambers K1-K8 moves with a hole L from chamber to chamber, so that each time the disk is moved, one chamber after the other is completely emptied. In the same way, it is of course also possible that the chambers move in a circle, and each time after each advancement empties the chamber, which is located above the hole of the disc.

Or it has every chamber attached to the collar HB

Treat dispenser L on its own flap VK, which is controlled by an electrical circuit at each radio signal, always the next flap is opened, and the entire feed F falls out.

Or the shutters react to different radio signals, so that the

User with his remote control decides which flap to open.

Thus, each chamber has its own closure flap VK, whereby, depending on the radio signal, controlled by an electrical circuit, only one specific flap opens at a time. Does the treat donor have different sizes

Chambers each with its own flap, so the owner can also decide that, for example. by sending a radio signal of a certain frequency instead of a small one

Chamber K1 should open a particularly large chamber K2, if the dog has done something very well. Fig. 65

So there is the possibility of a staggered reward. Ultimately, so could also be several independent treat donors (L1.L2) with a chamber, for example, on the collar of the dog, each on different

Radio signals react. Fig. 66

Finally, it would also be possible for a serving of feed F or a treat not to be in a chamber, but e.g. only from one attached to the collar

Clamp KL or other holding or gripping element is held. When opening the clip, the treats fall to the floor. Fig. 67

The clip may also have a spring F as well as a snap-in element E, so that it is stretched when loading man, and only then

Snap-in element is opened electrically. Fig. 68

Such constructions have the advantage that the feed can be reloaded quickly. Likewise, e.g. have a chamber for storage to the rear of an opening, so that from there fast food can be nachgeschoben.

Another interesting construction of a lollipop dispenser L attached to the animal will be discussed.

An additional option would be an additional built-in voice recorder V Fig. 69, which plays after performing the task in addition to the issued treats yet a pre-recorded praise of its owner. The owner could decide by choosing different buttons (radio signals) on the remote control, whether only a treat is issued, or treats plus praise by the voice recorder, In addition, the voice recorder is activated.

Or it could also be released in addition a small toy. Likewise, of course, all already known today attached to the collar functional elements could be integrated together with a treat dispenser in a device. Equally, of course, in the absence of training exercises in the presence of humans, depending on the degree of fulfillment of the requirements, the reward may be staggered by means of electronics of differently triggered radio signals.

Another interesting construction of a teddy bear doner attached to the animal will be discussed. Instead of activating the treat dispenser via radio remote control, activation by means of a light emitter, e.g. a laser beam of a laser emitter La possible. If the animal then also has a sensor S which registers the light beam, it can forward the reception by means of an electric line to the treat dispenser, whereupon it ejects a treat. Fig. 70 Of course, it should be ensured that the light can not damage the eyes of the animal.

Another on-animal sensor could be integrated into the treats L or connected to this via radio or cable module of sound recognition MdT, which ensures a certain treats or certain spoken words a treats release. Thus, e.g. a present person can give a treat without having to hold a remote control by calling certain words or e.g. clapping their hands or using a special dog whistle, and the speech / sound recognition tool recognizes these tones. 71 The tones can also be transmitted with a remote control.

The completeness should be mentioned that the release of a treats release by radio includes all known command transmission systems. For example, a dog watching via webcam can easily find a treat from thousands of Kilometers away from the owner can be administered directly, if the transmitter and receiver are set up accordingly.

It must be mentioned that of course all of the animal treats listed here can also be used for treats in the area.

- That the treat donor has one or more chambers, each with its own closure, in each case after a suitable for each chamber own radio signal, the closure of a chamber is opened and thus the entire contents of this chamber is completely emptied.

- That instead of the chambers other elements for holding food are arranged.

- That these elements are staples for holding the lining.

- That there is a sensor that detects light rays, thereby causing a treats release.

- That there is a module for sound recognition, which triggers a treats release on receipt of a certain tone.

- That an additional voice recorder is integrated, so that when activating the treat dispenser in addition to the treats also a reward in the form of the acoustic playing of a praise of the owner takes place.

- That an additional release mechanism for the release of a toy is present, so that when activating the treat dispenser in addition to the teat delivery also takes place a delivery of a small toy.

- That a staggered delivery of treats is possible by administering several portions at once, or by opening different sized food compartments.

- That in addition to the delivery of treats also a release of stored on a recorder acoustic praise can take place, or that an additional delivery of a toy can take place.

- That an activation of a treat dispenser for the removal of treats even without remote control is possible by an integrated sound detection system to certain sounds, words, etc. respond.

- That an activation of a treats dispenser for teat delivery on distance even without remote control is possible by an integrated light detection system to certain light signals, for. Laser light reacts.

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P. Another variant of an animal training device is described below: These are other special versions of a treat dispenser, especially "the remote control of a teddy bear attached to the animal.

For training for dogs can be used very well on am

Collar H attached treats L, which can deliver Leckerli Le portioned after a remote control signal. Fig. 72

The remote control F is operated by humans, and helps the dog always at the moment a treat can be administered if he does something right.

Normally, the dog registers when a treat falls out, just by the mechanical output noise. That means the remote control has a button that only drops a treat when it is pressed. A second button in the remote operation, could also bring via remote control a treat to eject, but at the same time activate a sound generator in the remote control, so that an additional sound is generated. A third button could have the function of producing only a sound, but no radio signal to the treats dispenser so that no treats are ejected. However, this sound produced in this case would be clearly different from the sound produced when the second button is pressed. Thus, the sound generated by the third button could be used to perform the so-called clicker training. The sounds produced in the remote control have the advantage that the dog rather associates the treat with the human, since the sound comes from the direction of man. Of course it would also be possible that the sound generator (s) are not in the remote control but in the treat dispenser. This would have the advantage that the dog always hears the sounds equally well. Buttons 1, 2, and 3 in the remote control would then again decide if a sound is being produced and which, and if a treat is being ejected, but the sounder (s) would be in the treat dispenser.

It would also be conceivable, of course, that there are two sounders in the remote control and two sounders in the treat dispenser, and then 5 buttons of the remote control can be used again and again depending on the training situation where the sound is generated, if a sound is generated at all whether a treat should fall out or not, whether the treat should fall out with or without additional sound, and where that sound is produced. Conceivable, in addition to the sound, other additional signals, such. Light signals, additional vibration of the treats, etc. It would also be conceivable that on activation of the remote control additional signaling devices in the remote control and activated simultaneously in the dispenser. This means that the dog owner would have many options to operate via remote control, depending on what the training situation requires. The remote control would open up all possibilities by the arrangement and the required number of operation buttons.

Summary findings and possible configurations of this variant of an animal training device (construction of the remote control):

- That the remote control treats dispensers can have additional signal generator to mark the treats in the remote control or treats.

- That in the remote control triggers for all in the training desired constellations are.

Alig

Basic statements for all variants of a device presented here for preferably automatic animal training, in particular using a tiger dispenser attached to the animal:

-That the device on time circuits, timepieces, timers or

Random generators has, determine the time intervals, times or lengths of time in which the sensors and measuring devices of the device measure the right or undesirable behavior of the animal, whereupon a likewise counting to the device treats dispenser gives a treat reward, and thus a

Process without the presence of man is possible.

-The treats donor is a treats attached to the animal treats over

Radio is controlled by a receiver and thereby new possibilities of

Training allows, or the donor is in the area

- She has a teddy bear dispenser attached to the animal, which is wireless is controlled and thus the animal training device only needs a treat donor.

-The treats attached to the animal also have elements for attachment in the environment.

That the device preferably has an electromechanical construction, which are powered by a battery, battery or connection to the electrical power supply.

-That the device has timers, time switches or random number generators that temporarily turn the device on completely and temporarily switch it off completely.

-That the device has additional timers or timers that set a time interval or time in which one or more

Measuring instruments are activated.

-That he has a timer, which regularly performs a measurement for a short time at regular intervals.

- It has a timer that sets a time when the dog is given a treat whenever he or she does not show unwanted behavior for a while.

- It has a timer circuit which, after a fault, sets a time interval in which failure to detect the fault (detected by a sensor or a measuring device provided in the device) triggers a treat by the treat dispenser.

-They have timers or timers that control the speed of the

Measure completion of a task.

-They have timers or timers that set a time interval within which the animal can still successfully perform the task.

- There are signalers (e.g., sounders, lamps, mechanical hands,) that indicate to the animal, as long as they are active, that it is e.g. it is still worth doing the required, or that he is in a monitoring interval.

-There are additional time measuring devices for measuring a time interval and / or

Motion detectors are whose exceeding or activation initiate a disappearance of a previously administered treat.

-That there is a receiver for acoustic signals in the treat donor, which causes a release of a treat when activated.

- That in the treat dispenser is a receiver for optical signals, which causes a release of a treat when activated. ,

-The time recording systems are coupled with measuring devices of the behavior of an animal, and that is determined by whether a treat donor a

Treats or not.

- That a staggered delivery of treats is possible by several

Portions can be administered at once, or by varying sizes

Open the feed chambers.

-That in addition to the treats also a release of one

Recorder stored accoustic praise can be done, or that an additional

Delivery of a toy can be done.

-That an activation of a treat dispenser for treats on

Removal even without a remote control is possible by an integrated

Sound detection system reacts to certain sounds, words, etc.

-That an activation of a treat dispenser for treats on

Removal even without a remote control is possible by an integrated Light detection system reacts to specific light signals such as laser light.

-That all variants, designs and special features presented here

Device can be combined with each other as desired. Thus, e.g. all listed here

Constructions of a treat dispenser, whether carried on the animal or in the

Moored environment, used in training of humans with the dog; But they are also used in all indicated animal training arrangements that can run automatically without the presence of the dog owner.

- The peculiarities of a construction that have been listed only in this, of course, in all other constructions listed are possible or are transferable to this.

-That different constructions can be combined in a variety of ways. Thus, e.g. a training system for shepherds simultaneously activated and also the anti barking device etc.

-That a staggered reward is possible, small / large food portion, possibly combined with praise by voicerecorder or dispensing a toy, etc.

- That detect timings, if an undesirable behavior is not shown for a certain time, and then a treat is given.

- That detect timings when a desired behavior is shown for a certain time and then a treat is given.

- Measure the timings from the moment a particular behavior is shown, and then automatically set a time interval that will reward not further showing the behavior or further showing the behavior.

In principle, all described arrangements are conceivable for all animal species.

In this way, it is attempted to enable the natural behavior of animals in the wild, thereby satisfying the needs of individual species. The electrical supply is via batteries, batteries or socket,

Transformer. Feed dispensers and any other elements such as

Motion detectors, light barriers, etc. have attachment options, so that the whole thing, e.g. can be mounted on the wall.

All described variants of an animal training device are of course also combined with each other applicable.

Claims

protection claims

1. Animal training device, characterized in that the device has time circuits, time measuring devices, timers or random number generators, which set time intervals, times or lengths of time in which the sensors and measuring devices or purely mechanical arrangements of the device measure the correct or undesirable behavior of the animal or determine, whereupon then a treats also counting to the device a treat for reward, and thus that a process without the presence of man is possible.

2. Animal training device according to claim 1 as a toy for animals, especially shepherd dogs, characterized in that in particular as a toy for shepherds, an opening drawer or other leaking element can be pushed back by the animal, and thereby an existing treat donor to deliver a treat is stimulated.

3. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims with a preferably attached to the collar of the animal treat dispenser, characterized in that from the treat dispenser is released a radio tease only if sensors detect a desired behavior whose operating times controlled by time switches or timers becomes.

4. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims with a attached to the animal mechanical reward treats donors as a trainer for proper posture and sufficient movement, characterized in that by the appropriate arrangement of the openings for the treats leakage and other barriers and obstacles, only in a desired posture or body movement or a desired intensity of movement treats are spent or at least significantly more treats are spent.

5. animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims as a reward treats donors as a trainer against excessive barking, characterized in that a fixed to the body of the animal or in space reward treats dispenser together with a detection technology for barking, as well as of timers or time switches, the non-barking of a Rewarded dog.

6. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims in connection with a dog fouling, characterized in that it consists of an odor sensor for detecting the feces paragraph, which is connected to a treat donor.

7. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims to enable the Buddeins for animals, especially dogs, characterized in that there is a mechanical element, such as a roller, which is moved by the dog with the front legs, and it one with the There is a role associated mechanics that causes a treat for a dog.

8. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims to enable the Buddeins for animals, especially dogs, characterized in that there is a trough, with two lateral recesses, each open into the feed chutes for treats, so that these under the in the tub located filling material come to rest.

9. animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims with a attached to the collar of the animal treat dispenser, characterized in that from the treat dispenser is released a radio tease only if the animal within a predetermined time in the sphere of action of an element arrives with Positionserfassungssytems is.

10. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a fixed to the body treats dispenser, which releases a treats when a previously transmitted by a remote control by radio command to a fixed to the animal Ummmittlungselement of the animal correctly is executed, which is registered by also existing sensors that are time-controlled.

11. Animal training device according to one or more of the preceding claims as an independent retrieving device for animals, characterized by at least one ejection / dispensing device for ejecting / dispensing at least one object, at least one return device for returning the at least one object and at least one reward dispenser for delivering a reward, in particular a treat, upon withdrawal of the at least one item.

12. Self-contained retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ejection device has elements for ejecting or outputting the at least one article, in particular at least one ball.

13. A self-contained retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a workflow of the retrieving device, in particular the ejector / dispenser, is adjustable in time and / or controlled by a random number generator.

14. Self-contained retrieval device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the return device has mechanical and / or electronic detection elements for detecting / detecting the at least one object.

15. A self-contained retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed such that upon detection of the at least one object in the return device by means of the detection elements a reward by means of the reward dispenser is issued.

16. Self-contained retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ejection device, the return device and the reward dispenser are formed as a unit or at least partially spatially separated from each other.

17. Self-contained retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ejection device, the return device and the reward dispenser are coordinated with each other working or at least partially working independently.

18. Self-contained retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the return device and the reward dispenser are designed as a mechanical unit.

19. Autonomous retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one motivational element, in particular an acoustic and / or visual motivational element, for motivating the animal and / or for indicating that the animal when timely returning the object a Reward receives.

20. Autonomous retrieval device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one timer or timing, for specifying a period in which the at least one object must reach the return device, so that a reward is issued.

21. Autonomous retrieval device for animals according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing device has an opening and a closure, so that after opening the shutter, all objects only by gravity leave the dispensing device, and thus also capable of delivering many objects at the same time.

22. A method for animating to retrieve an animal, in particular a dog, characterized in that a treat dispenser makes a feed ration accessible when a previously ejected by an ejector or issued item or objects (timely) is brought to a return device or be.

23. A method for animating a far away from the sight of humans animal, in particular a dog, characterized in that an animal entrained by the animal makes a feed ration accessible when an over-the-air command transmitted to the dog, is carried out directly by the dog, which is registered by a simultaneously activated sensor.

24. A method for animating the pushing back (holding together) of drawers and other protruding elements, in particular for shepherd dogs, characterized in that a treat dispenser makes a feed ration accessible when an extended drawer, etc., is pushed back by the animal, and the process is mechanical or is controlled electromechanically.

25. A method for stopping an animal to desired postures, movements, movement intensities, stay in desired areas and other behaviors, characterized in that due to the design of the animal or in the surrounding area present treats controlled ejection of treats by electrical measuring systems, only at desired behavior is possible, or if undesirable behavior is not shown, and that too can be limited in time.

26. A method for stopping an animal to desired postures, movements, movement intensities, characterized in that due to an electromotive combination of sensors and the treat dispenser an ejection of treats in certain postures, movements, exercise intensities is increased.

27. A method for preventing barking, in particular of a dog, characterized in that a treat dispenser is controlled so that it makes a feed ration accessible if a noise sensor is not activated over a certain time.

28. A method for animating an animal, in particular a dog to feces paragraph in a desired area, characterized in that a treat dispenser makes a food ration accessible when an odor sensor detects the fray paragraph.

29. A method for animating an animal, in particular a dog for digging, characterized in that a treat dispenser makes a food ration accessible if a mechanical or an electromotive unit with movements that correspond to those in natural digging, has been sufficiently moved.

30. Animal trainer with remote control and differently positioned transmission elements, characterized in that fixed at different points of the animal transmission elements by their respective activation, notify the animal various requests.

31. animal trainer with remote control, characterized in that it has a fixed to the animal electrically controlled pivoting light emitter whose different nature or position of the generated light beam give the animal signs.

32. A method of animating a distant, out of sight human, in particular a dog, characterized in that a tiger donor carried by the animal makes a feed ration accessible when a command transmitted by radio to the dog is directly executed by the dog, which is registered by a simultaneously activated sensor.

33. A method of animating an animal, in particular a dog, for fast race to an element with position indicator, characterized in that the animal is signaled by the signal that a fast race to the element is worthwhile, because then of a located on the animal or in the element treats dispenser is issued a treat.

34. animal training device, characterized in that a plurality of the same independent feed providing facilities, alternately make feed portions accessible at certain intervals and after a certain time inaccessible, and this timing is controlled by timers or timers that can be set by the owner.

35. A method for animating an animal, in particular a cat, for sneaking in, characterized in that a position detection system, preferably a motion detector, a feeding vessel depending on the position of the animal, which is sometimes not detected due to obstacles or gaps in the field of action of a position detection system Controlling a food container so that it is alternately shown and made to disappear, and that the animal never reaches the food in normal operation, even if only a single feed delivery device is used.

36. A method, characterized in that feed or a toy are offered only intermittently and then slowly made to disappear and that the animal can stop the food / the toy only by fighting with this or bring to himself, and the speed and effort of Owner are adjustable, whereby an automatic and safe operation is possible.

37. embodiments of a fixed on the body of an animal treat dispenser, characterized in that after activation by a signal transmitter, Abtren nlemente or separating elements from a non-pre-portioned food piece of varying consistency separate small parts and ensure appropriate ejection mechanisms and opening elements that the treats then the treats reliable leave.

38. embodiments of a fixed on the body of an animal treats, characterized in that it is located in a muzzle, is attached to a head holster, or is attached to other fastening means to the body, which reaches the issued treats of the animal with the mouth directly can be.

39. embodiments of a fixed on the body of an animal treat dispenser, characterized in that it allows a transport of the feed directly into the mouth.

40. Executions of a collar of an animal attached treats dispenser, characterized in that it has one or more chambers or fasteners, each with its own closure, in each case after a suitable for each chamber own radio signal, the closure of a chamber or attachment is opened and thus the entire contents of this chamber is completely emptied.

41. embodiments of a lollipop attached to the collar of an animal, characterized in that a sensor is provided which detects light rays generated by a light emitter in the human hand, and thereby causes a treats release.

42. embodiments of a lollipop attached to the collar of an animal, characterized in that a module for sound recognition is present, which triggers a treats release on receipt of a certain tone.

43. A method for a preferably automatically running animal training, characterized in that an activation of a treat donation for treats on distance even without remote control is possible by an integrated sound detection system to certain sounds, words, etc. responds.

44. A method for a preferably automatically running animal training, characterized in that in addition to the teat delivery and a release of stored on a recorder acoustic praise can be done, or that an additional delivery of a toy can be done.

45. Remote control of a lure dispenser attached to the animal, characterized in that it has additional signal generator (sound, Lichtzeichen-, or Vibrationsgebergeber) in the remote control or in the treats dispenser, which indicate the issue of the treats.

46. A method for automatically rewarding a desired behavior, or for rewarding the Nichtzes an undesirable behavior of an animal, characterized in that the sensors and other electronic measuring instruments but also purely mechanical arrangements, without dependence on time variables or as a function of time intervals or measurement times; Measure the behavior of the animal, and then the correct behavior is the electromechanical or purely mechanical issue of a treat, a toy, and / or the playback of a praise on a voice recorder.