GB2480271B - Improvements in methods and devices for training animals - Google Patents

Improvements in methods and devices for training animals

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GB2480271B
GB2480271B GB201007840A GB201007840A GB2480271B GB 2480271 B GB2480271 B GB 2480271B GB 201007840 A GB201007840 A GB 201007840A GB 201007840 A GB201007840 A GB 201007840A GB 2480271 B GB2480271 B GB 2480271B
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dummy
launcher
training
propulsion means
training device
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David Chamberlain
Helen Chamberlain
Nicholas Andrew James Smith
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PET TECHNOLOGY STORE Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K15/00—Devices for taming animals, e.g. nose-rings or hobbles; Devices for overturning animals in general; Training or exercising equipment; Covering boxes
    • A01K15/02—Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals ; Electric shock devices ; Toys specially adapted for animals
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41B—WEAPONS FOR PROJECTING MISSILES WITHOUT USE OF EXPLOSIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE PROPELLANT CHARGE; WEAPONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F41B7/00—Spring guns
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12—Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
    • F41H11/13—Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines
    • F41H11/132—Biological systems, e.g. with detection by animals or plants

Abstract

A dummy 20 for use in training animals the dummy having a scent. A training device 10 for an animal comprising, a dummy which is scented and a launcher 30 for launching the dummy. A method of training an animal comprising using the training device described. A training device comprising a dummy, a launcher for the dummy, the launcher comprising propulsion means 38 for propelling the dummy from the launcher, and a release mechanism for releasing the dummy from the launcher. The propulsion means may comprise biasing means and an electromagnetic latching mechanism. Alternatively, the propulsion means comprises an air or other gas which is released on trigger of a switch the resulting pressure forcing the dummy from the launcher. Remote emission of light, sound or additional odour from the launcher and/or dummy/ball to assist with early training or training in conditions of reduced light are also covered.
GB201007840A 2010-05-11 2010-05-11 Improvements in methods and devices for training animals Expired - Fee Related GB2480271B (en)

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US4307529A (en) * 1979-08-17 1981-12-29 White Richard L Remote control bumper launcher for training retrieving dogs
US5983551A (en) * 1998-03-06 1999-11-16 Lalor; Tom Remote controlled apparatus and method for training retrieving dogs
US6571743B1 (en) * 2002-03-29 2003-06-03 Wayne Curry Remote control ball ejector
US6681721B1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2004-01-27 Christopher L. Buschy Simulated bird hunting dog-training device for teaching a dog to retrieve
US6840197B1 (en) * 2003-03-21 2005-01-11 Timothy L. Trompke Means and a method for training dogs to hunt
US7074106B1 (en) * 2002-10-22 2006-07-11 Daniel Deutsch Lighted toy for pets
US20060180092A1 (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-17 Reiter Daniel J Animal behavior shaping device
US7574978B1 (en) * 2006-10-19 2009-08-18 Peterson Chris R Method of making a dog training apparatus and the apparatus thereof

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4307529A (en) * 1979-08-17 1981-12-29 White Richard L Remote control bumper launcher for training retrieving dogs
US5983551A (en) * 1998-03-06 1999-11-16 Lalor; Tom Remote controlled apparatus and method for training retrieving dogs
US6571743B1 (en) * 2002-03-29 2003-06-03 Wayne Curry Remote control ball ejector
US7074106B1 (en) * 2002-10-22 2006-07-11 Daniel Deutsch Lighted toy for pets
US6681721B1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2004-01-27 Christopher L. Buschy Simulated bird hunting dog-training device for teaching a dog to retrieve
US6840197B1 (en) * 2003-03-21 2005-01-11 Timothy L. Trompke Means and a method for training dogs to hunt
US20060180092A1 (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-17 Reiter Daniel J Animal behavior shaping device
US7574978B1 (en) * 2006-10-19 2009-08-18 Peterson Chris R Method of making a dog training apparatus and the apparatus thereof

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