Treat & Train: dog training device on sale

Call this a public service announcement.  Today I was reading the Las Vegas Review Journal, and in the pet care column there was a review of a product called the Treat & Train Professional Dog Training System.  It’s designed by a vet, and allows you to give treats to your pet via remote control. to help reinforce good behaviour.  For example, if you have a dog with separation anxiety, you can put the Treat & Train device on the floor near your dog, then leave the room.  If your dog remains calm, you can immediately use a remote control to dispense a treat from the Treat & Train, thus reinforcing the dog’s calmness.  The device sounds pretty neat, and comes with all the instructions you need for training in the form of a manual and a DVD.  Training takes the form of games, so it can be fun for you and your dog.

The reason I’m quickly writing about it tonight is because the Treat & Train Professional Dog Training System is supposed to sell for $149, but right now Sharper Image has it for just $49.95.  I don’t know why it’s so inexpensive, but if it’s something you’ve considered getting, now’s the time to buy.  I think it might be something good for us to try with Dante, who is 5 but could still use some manners.

If you’re just interested in the training techniques and not the training device, the vet who designed the product, Dr. Sophia Yin, has written a book called How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves.  It’s got great reviews at Amazon.

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 01/01 at 09:59 PM

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  1. I saw this item on the Sharper Image website before Christmas and wondered what the point was.  LOL I never thought of its possibilities for breaking separation anxiety, but that would be an excellent way to go about doing it!  I bet that it would work wonders for our JRT who loves treats as much as she hates being left at home.  wink

    Posted by Expat  on  01/03  at  10:37 AM

  2. Hey, I “infected” you with a meme.  See my blog for details.

    Posted by vetmommy  on  01/04  at  04:21 PM

  3. I can definitaly see some great possibilities for this Treat & Train

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    Posted by Dara Ashton CPDT  on  01/22  at  08:47 AM
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