Training device for a dog

Abstract

Training device (1) for a dog (5), comprising: - a stimulation device (10), - a holding device (20) for a bait (6), and - a trigger unit (30), - wherein the stimulation device (10) can receive a trigger signal from the trigger unit (30) and is coupled to the holding device (20) and - wherein the stimulation device (10) generates a stimulation upon receipt of the trigger signal - wherein the stimulation device (10) comprises a vibration generator, - wherein the haptic stimulation comprises vibrating, shaking or wiggling, and - whereby the haptic stimulation is coupled to the bait attached to the holding device, thereby creating stimuli that are particularly unpleasant for a dog.

Description

The present invention relates to a dog exercise apparatus having the features of claim 1.It is known in the art that dog withdrawal is a challenge. In particular, it is challenging to bring dogs not to accept foreign matter, on the one hand, and also surrounding feed, on the other hand. Uncontrolled intake and feeding of objects such as surrounding garbage, dead animals or their components, but also of toxicant baits, represents a considerable risk for the well-being of each dog.In the past, a variety of training methods have been developed that rely either on the dog responding to commands of his or herarching or the dog never being allowed to consume unsolicited food.Training neck straps with a remote control are also known from the prior art, wherein the training neck straps selectively generate current signals, vibrations or tones. Another approach to dog withdrawal is the use of digestive agents.However, these methods of extraction have varying degrees of success and require considerable effort and continuous repetition. Moreover, it has proven to be a further disadvantage that the prior art methods of training do not generate a stimulus which is directly connected with the acceptance of the object.Further prior art mentioned is US 2008 / 0 202 446 A1, WO 2014 / 162 154 A2, WO 2020 / 159 919 A1 and DE 20 2013 003 878 U1.This is where the present invention starts.The object of the present invention is to propose a dog training device which expediently improves the extraction methods known from the prior art and which exhibits lasting success in the extraction of the dog.This object is achieved by a dog exercise apparatus having the features of claim 1.Further advantageous embodiments of the present invention are specified in the dependent claims.The training device for a dog having the features of claim 1 has a stimulation device, a holding device for a bait and a triggering unit, wherein the stimulation device can receive a triggering signal of the triggering unit and is coupled to the holding device, and wherein the stimulation device can generate or generates a stimulation upon receipt of the triggering signal.The present invention is based on the idea of proposing an exercise apparatus that can pick up a bait and generate a stimulation when the dog, for example, accepts the bait, approaches the bait, or when the dog is sampling the bait. It has been found that the stimulation of the bait not anticipated by the dog leaves a lasting impression in the dog, which is directly related to the acceptance of the bait for him. This allows the dog to understand the context and the dog's undesirable behavior is efficiently trained.According to the invention, the stimulation device generates haptic stimulation.Furthermore, the stimulation device can generate acoustic and / or visual stimulation.Acoustic stimulation can be generated, for example, by a sound or sound generator and should be perceived as unpleasant by the dog as possible.According to the invention, the haptic stimulation comprises a vibration, shaking or shaking, wherein the haptic stimulation is coupled to the bait attached to the holding device, whereby stimuli that are particularly unpleasantly perceived by a dog are generated. The haptic stimulation can also comprise one or more electrical impulses or electrical shocks, which likewise generate a stimulus that is particularly unpleasant for the dog.A visual stimulation can be generated, for example, by lighting means.It is particularly preferred if the stimulation device comprises a vibration generator, wherein the vibration generator can be an electric motor provided with a flywheel mass.A preferred development of the present invention provides that the triggering unit comprises at least one sensor which detects a bait acceptance by the dog. The at least one sensor can be, for example, a proximity sensor and / or a motion sensor. The proximity sensor may, for example, detect when a dog approaches the bait to tip the bait with its nose. In particular, stimulations in the area of the sensitive nose are perceived particularly intensively. The motion sensor can, for example, detect the capture of the bait by the dog. As soon as the at least one sensor detects a bait acceptance by the dog, the triggering unit generates a triggering signal and the stimulation device generates the desired stimulation. The stimulation then overrasses the dog in an unpleasant manner, the stimulation being directly related to the acceptance of the bait for the dog.A preferred development of the present invention provides that the triggering unit comprises a radio remote control. The radio remote control can have, for example, an operating element, wherein, when the operating element is actuated, the triggering unit generates the triggering signal and the stimulation device generates the stimulation upon receipt of the triggering signal. To train the undesirable behavior, the dog owner may provide and apply one or more exercise devices with a bait for the dog, respectively. As soon as the bait is approached or accepted, the owner can have corresponding stimulations generated by the stimulation device by actuating the radio remote control.The radio remote control communicates wirelessly with the stimulation device, whereby the training for habituating the undesired behavior can be designed particularly effectively. Often, dogs in suspectly unsolicited situations exhibit different behavior and may be attempting to take the bait. Here, the stimulation can be triggered from a hiding.In particular, it is preferred if the stimulation device is mechanically coupled to the retaining device for the bait. The bait, for example a foodstuff attractive to a dog, can be directly mechanically stimulated by the stimulation device, whereby a particularly intensive stimulus is generated for the dog when the bait is accepted. The bait can be arranged by means of the holding means in such a way that either a reception by the dog is possible or a reception by the dog is impossible, whereby an undesired swallow can be prevented.Furthermore, it has proven to be advantageous if the retaining device for the bait is arranged around the stimulation device. By such an arrangement, the stimulation device can be protected from the eyes of the dog.According to a preferred development, it is advantageous if the retaining device for the bait comprises a spiral body. The spiral body can be made of an elastic and / or break-proof material, for example metal. The spiral body can furthermore advantageously extend around the stimulation device and in this context forms a mechanical protection against the teeth of the dog.It is preferred if the holding device can be detachably coupled to the stimulation device. The holding device can thus be adapted to the type of bait and / or dog. This also facilitates cleaning and / or maintenance. For example, the holding device can be removed to change a voltage source.A further advantageous embodiment of the present invention provides that a removal means is provided. The removal means is configured in particular to remove a stimulation device swallowed by the dog and / or without a holding device from the dog again and to remove it from the mouth and / or the stomach of the dog. The removal means can be, for example, an abrasion-, tear- and / or chewing-resistant cord, rope or thread, and furthermore preferably have a fastening means. The fastening means can fasten the stimulation device and / or the holding device to a base and prevent complete accommodation by the dog. If, contrary to expectation, the dog accepts and swallows the bait together with the holding device and / or the stimulation device, it is nevertheless possible to remove it from the dog.According to a preferred development of the present invention, a housing accommodating the stimulation device is provided, wherein furthermore preferably the housing can be produced from a material which is food-compatible.In a further development of the present invention, the housing is coated at least with a food-safe silicone which on the one hand facilitates cleaning and on the other hand can absorb chewing movements of the dog.Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following are shown: FIG. 1 shows a simplified illustration of a use of a training device for a dog, having a stimulation device, a holding device having a bait and a triggering unit, by means of which the stimulation device can be triggered by remote control, and FIG. 2 shows a schematic illustration of the training device according to FIG. 1.FIG. 1 shows a greatly simplified representation of an exercise apparatus 1 for a dog 5, by means of which the dog 5 is intended to be accustomed to accepting or receiving undesired objects, in particular excretables from foreign persons or excretables lying around them.The training device 1 comprises a stimulation device 10, a holding device 20 and a triggering unit 30.The stimulation device 10 is coupled to the holding device 20, wherein a bait 6 can be fastened to the holding device 20. As illustrated, the holding device 20 can be a spiral body and can furthermore be detachably or interchangeably fastened to the stimulation device 10. The holding device 20 can be made of a break-proof and / or elastic material.In the schematic illustration according to FIG. 1, the bait 6 is illustrated as a bone. However, it is noted here that the bait 6 can be depicted by any desired item. The bait may be a putative prey and may preferably be somewhat seizureable or somewhat seizureable.The stimulation device 10 is configured to generate acoustic, haptic and / or visual stimulation. The acoustic stimulation can be generated, for example, by a sound or sound generator. The sound generator may generate sound unpleasant to the dog 5. The haptic stimulation can be generated, for example, by vibrations, shaking or an electrical shock or electroshock. A visual stimulation can be generated, for example, by lighting means. In a preferred embodiment, acoustic and haptic stimulations can be combined with one another.The triggering unit 30 is preferably designed as a remote control and can communicate wirelessly with the stimulation device 10. The triggering unit 30 can be actuated by a person 2, for example a dog holder or a dog trainer, and can send a triggering signal to the stimulation device 10, which can be received by the stimulation device 10. The stimulation device 10 can generate the above-described stimulation in response to the trigger signal.In Fig. 1 the use of the training device 1 for dogs 5 for weaning an undesired acceptance is schematically shown. The training device 1 can be provided with the bait 6 and deposited for the dog 5. The person 2 is in radio range with the triggering unit to the stimulation device and can observe the dog 5-preferably from a cutlery. If the dog 5 finds the training device 1 provided with the bait 6 and takes the bait 6 into his or her beak or at least tries this, the person 2 can send the trigger signal to the stimulation device 10 via the trigger unit 30. The stimulation device 10 receives and processes the trigger signal and generates a stimulation that is unpleasant for the dog 5. The dog 5 is startling during the stimulation and can be prevented from the bait 6 and the training device 1.If different baits 6 are used, the dog 5 will quickly learn not to pick up any surrounding items. This training with the dog 5 can also be carried out with foreign persons, whereby the dog can be constantly accustomed to accepting objects from foreign persons.FIG. 2 shows an exemplary schematic structure of the training device 1 for dogs 5 with the stimulation device 10, the fastening device 20 and the trigger unit 30.The triggering unit 30 comprises an operating element 32, a voltage source 34 and a transmitter 36. The voltage source 34 energizes the operating element 32 and the transmitter 36.The stimulation device 10 comprises a housing 11, a stimulation generator 12, a voltage source 14.The housing 11 forms a protective sheath for the stimulation device 10 and can accommodate both the stimulation generator 12, the voltage source 14 and the receiver 16. Preferably, the housing 11 is designed to be food-compatible and can have a covering, for example made of a food-compatible silicone.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the stimulation generator 12 can be a vibration generator which can have a drive and a flywheel mass. The vibrations generated by the vibration generator 12 are mechanically transmitted to the holding device 20.The voltage source 14 supplies current to the stimulation generator 12, the receiver and optionally at least one sensor 33.The stimulation generator 12 can also generate current pulses which can be transmitted to the holding device 20 and the bait 6 arranged thereon.The stimulation device 10 according to FIG. 2 can be triggered either as remotely controlled and / or by means of the at least one sensor 33.The at least one sensor 33 can be a motion sensor and / or a proximity sensor, which detects, for example, the pick-up or acceptance of the bait 6 by the dog 5. The sensor 33 detects the acceptance of the bait 6 by the dog and causes the trigger unit 30 to output the trigger signal.The stimulation device 10 or the housing 11 can have removal means 18 by which the stimulation device 10 and / or the holding device 20 can be removed from the dog 5. The removal means 18 can be, for example, a tear-, bite- and / or abrasion-resistant cord, cord or rope, preferably with a fastening means 19. The fastening means 19 can be designed, for example, as an eyelet or grip piece and can serve for fastening the stimulation device and / or the holding device 20 to a base or for removal from the beak / throat of the dog 5.In a development which is not shown, the triggering unit 30 can likewise be a mobile terminal, for example a mobile telephone, a tablet computer or the like, and can communicate with the stimulation device 10 via Wifi, Bluetooth or other standard networks. A software or app can be provided for this purpose on the mobile terminal.List of reference characters1 Training device 2 person 5 dog 6 bait 10 stimulation device 11 housing 12 vibration generator 14 voltage source 16 receiver 18 removal means 19 fastening means 20 holding device 22 spiral body 30 triggering unit 32 operating element 33 sensor 34 voltage source 36 transmitter

Claims

Training device (1) for a dog (5), comprising: - a stimulation device (10), - a holding device (20) for a bait (6), and - a triggering unit (30), - wherein the stimulation device (10) can receive a triggering signal of the triggering unit (30) and is coupled to the holding device (20), and - wherein the stimulation device (10) generates a stimulation upon receipt of the triggering signal, - wherein the stimulation device (10) comprises a vibration generator, - wherein the haptic stimulation comprises a vibration, shaking or shaking, and - wherein the haptic stimulation is coupled into the bait attached to the holding device, whereby stimuli which are particularly unpleasant for a dog are generated.Training device (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the stimulation device (10) generates an acoustic and / or a visual stimulation.Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering unit (30) comprises a sensor (32) which detects a bait acceptance by the dog (5).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering unit (30) comprises a radio remote control which transmits a triggering signal wirelessly to the stimulation device (10).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stimulation device (10) is mechanically coupled to the holding device (20).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (20) is detachably coupled to the stimulation device (10).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (20) is arranged around the stimulation device (10).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (20) comprises a spiral body (22).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that removal means (18) are provided, by means of which the stimulation device (10) and / or holding device (20) swallowed by a dog can be removed from the dog (5).Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a housing (11) accommodating the stimulation device (10) is present.Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (11) comprises a material which is food-compatible, in particular is coated with a silicone which is food-compatible.

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