Patent ID: 6604489
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in training of an animal, comprising:self-righting training means including, (a) weighted base means for supporting the self-righting training means, the weighted base means having a top portion and a rounded bottom portion and further having a rubber flange extending around the weighted base means between the top portion and the rounded bottom portion to cause the self-righting training means to self-return to an upright position, (b) a rod having a first end coupled to the top portion of the weighted base means, and (c) target means coupled to a second end of the rod, wherein if the self-righting training means is tipped then the weighted base means causes the self-righting training means to self-return to the upright position; stimulus means for causing an animal to return from the self-righting training means; and means for imposing an obstacle for the animal between the stimulus means and the self-righting training means whereby the animal navigates the obstacle and strikes the self-righting training means and returns in response to the stimulus means which reinforces desired behavior.