Segmented Animal Training System for Heeling Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet training systems, such as leashes, collars, and harnesses, do not effectively control a dog's combined forward, lateral, and rotational movements within a heeling zone, making it difficult for pet owners to train their dogs for heeling behavior without professional assistance.
Innovation Solution
An animal training system comprising a movement controlling device and a wearable device, where the movement controlling device includes segments connected to attachment points on the wearable device, allowing for control of a dog's movements within a heeling zone, enabling hands-free operation and improving the dog's learning process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional leashes, collars, and harnesses are used, then basic restraint is provided, but they do not effectively control the dog's combined forward, lateral, and rotational movements within a heeling zone
Solution Approach 1:
The movement controlling device is divided into multiple segments (front segment, rear segments) that can independently control different aspects of the dog's movement. Each segment connects to specific attachment points on the wearable device, allowing separate control of forward, lateral, and rotational movements within the heeling zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable device acts as an intermediary between the handler and the dog, with multiple attachment points that distribute and coordinate the control forces. This intermediary structure enables complex movement control without requiring direct manual intervention for each movement dimension.
2Reliability
If professional training assistance is sought, then effective heeling behavior can be achieved, but it increases time and resource requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables pet owners to independently train their dogs for heeling behavior without requiring professional trainers. The movement controlling device provides automated feedback and control mechanisms that guide the dog into the correct heeling position, allowing owners to perform the training themselves.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback to both the handler and the dog about positioning within the heeling zone. This immediate feedback mechanism accelerates the learning process by allowing continuous adjustment and reinforcement, reducing the time required to achieve effective heeling behavior.
3Reliability
If the movement controlling device restricts the dog's movement to build muscle memory, then heeling behavior is improved, but it may increase device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The movement controlling device is integrated with the wearable device as a unified system. The segments of the movement controlling device connect to attachment points on the wearable device, combining the restraint and control functions into a single coordinated structure that manages complexity rather than adding to it.
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AI summary
An animal training system used to train an animal includes a movement controlling device and a wearable device. The movement controlling device includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to a first connecting member. The second segment is coupled to a second connecting member. The wearable device includes a first attachment point and a second attachment point. The first attachment point is located at a midline position of the wearable device. The first segment is configured to detachably couple to the first attachment point via the first connecting member. The second segment is configured to detachably couple to the second attachment point via the second connecting member.