Is the Treat and Train right for me and my dog?Updated 10 months ago
How does the Treat & Train™ work?
The system works by rewarding desired behaviors and redirecting your dog’s focus away from actions such as barking, jumping or begging. The system can also be used to train your dog to obey commands such as down/stay, coming when called and agility skills such as contacts, place and go-outs.
My dog might paw the food dispenser. Will that be a problem?
The Treat & Train™ is fairly rugged and can withstand moderate amounts of pawing and nudging. When using the Treat & Train™, you will specifically reward your dog when he is standing with all four feet on the floor and avoid rewarding him for pawing the food dispenser. As a result, all dogs being formally trained with the Treat & Train™ learn to receive treats without pawing the machine. Dogs not yet trained, however, may try to open the food dispenser. As long as the behavior of pawing or nudging the machine is not rewarded, this behavior will eventually disappear.
How old does my dog have to be to use the Treat & Train™?
Puppies can start training with the Treat & Train™ as soon as they are fully weaned from their mothers and can eat dry kibble.
What kind of treats can be used with it?
The Treat & Train™ requires dry dog food, dry treats or semi-moist treats that fit through the food disc holes on either the large or small-sized kibble disc. Round or oval-shaped treats or food of a uniform size work best.
Can I train multiple dogs at once with the Treat & Train™?
For multi-dog households, we recommend training one dog at a time.
Can this be used for cats/other animals?
The Treat & Train™ Remote Reward Dog Trainer has only been tested for use with dogs. Because different species learn in different ways, you may wish to consult with a qualified professional animal behaviorist for further assistance with pets other than dogs.
Does the dog wear a training collar?
No, there is not a collar is used with this training tool.
How does the Treat & Train™ know to dispense the treats?
You control when treats are dispensed by pressing a button on the hand-held remote.
Is the Treat & Train™ waterproof?
No. The Treat & Train™ should not be left outdoors after training or submersed in pools, lakes or other bodies of water.
Yes, the Treat & Train™ is portable and can be used in gardens, parks or other outdoor areas where you wish to work on your dog’s training.
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