Patent ID: 6983719

Claim:
An animal behavior training apparatus comprising, in combination, an activation means triggered by the toileting actions of an animal, a feeding device including a feed dispensing mechanism and a container to receive foodstuffs or treats, the activation means including a sensing device acting as a switch and being connected in an electric circuit with an electric motor forming part of the feed dispensing mechanism of the feeding device, the sensing device when activated causing the feeding mechanism to discharge a measure of foodstuffs or treats from the container, the feeding mechanism comprising an elongate tray, vibration means operable by the electric motor and mounted to impart when energized, vibration to the tray, the tray having one end mounted at one side of the container and its opposite end resting on a support, the tray being of flexible material and substantially horizontally oriented, the end of the tray resting on the support being the discharge end and having a lip upwardly directed and inclined towards the side of the container to which the other end is mounted.