Tuesday 28 March 2017

Ali PetTutor Timing mode





We've worked out one of the additional (and very useful) functionalities on our PetTutor--the timed delivery mode. This mode allows you to set up the PetTutor to deliver single kibble at intervals of 5seconds up to 30minutes apart.  You can also set it to do this for a number of kibbles (such as a meal's worth) and to even have variation in the timing delivery--so it can be a bit unpredictable to the dog how frequently they'll get the treat (variable rate reinforcement--key for supercharging behavioral responses).  So now that Ali's meals take roughly an hour to get through with her "whack a a wobbler" game, we can extend them even further and make them last an entire day.  This can be an immensely valuable function for pets who may be on crate rest due to injury or because they are traveling, or who may be bored or anxious at being alone or in their crate.  It could also be particularly helpful for dogs/puppies that are undergoing crate training.  Ali is so chilled out she's nearly going to sleep between her breakfast kibbles.

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