With fish, small animals or birds, getting used to the feeder is almost automatic. Dogs and cats, however, need a little more help. The following tips can help you get your dog or cat used to an automatic feeder:
Patience is an important keyword. You cannot assume that your pet will eat from the feeder right from the start.
Audio recordings can help your pet to hear the familiar signal before the food is given and thus feel comfortable more quickly.
Giving treats is very helpful in the beginning to get your pet used to the feeder and slowly introduce him to it.
It is a good idea to place the automatic feeder in your pet's usual feeding place.
Only rely on the automatic feeder when the pet eats from it as a matter of course.