Method and apparatus for remote conditioned cue control of animal training stimulus
US5054428A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/022
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A technique is disclosed for further training or control of a dog that has been previously trained to conform to a particular desired behavior. If the dog fails to conform to the expected behavior, a first remote control signal is transmitted to a collar-mounted receiver-stimulator to produce a first conditioned cue as a short duration electrical stimulation signal applied to the animal, to get the animal's attention and inform it that continued failure to conform to the expected behavior will result in a higher degree of electrical stimulation. If the animal fails to conform to the expected behavior, a second control signal is generated to produce a second conditioned cue of a higher degree of electrical stimulation than the first to the animal. Such subtle conditioned cues result in effective control or training of the dog with little or no discomfort to it.
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