Animal training device
OwnerBarry L. Freedmaninventor
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Abstract
A dog training device may include a base with a first cross member slidably connected to the base and a second cross member slidably connected to the base. A first set of pedestals may be slidably connected to the first cross member and a second set of pedestals may be slidably connected to the second cross member. Advantageously, the distances between the cross members and the pedestals may be adjusted so that the dog training device may be used with dogs of various shapes and sizes. In addition, the base, cross members and pedestals may be quickly and easily connected and disconnected, which may facilitate transportation and storage of the device. The base, cross members and pedestals may also be securely interconnected to provide a stable and steady dog training device.
Claims20
A dog stacking trainer to facilitate teaching a dog to stand in a particular way, the dog stacking trainer comprising:
- a base;
- a first elongated slot disposed proximate a first end of the base;
- a first cross member including a receiving portion that receives a portion of the base;
- a first connector connecting the first cross member to the base, a portion of the first connector being disposed in the first elongated slot to allow the first cross member to be positioned in multiple locations relative to the base;
- a first dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the first cross member, the first dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the first cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw;
- a second dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the first cross member, the second dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the first cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw;
- a second elongated slot disposed proximate a second end of the base;
- a second cross member including a receiving portion that receives a portion of the base;
- a second connector connecting the second cross member to the base, a portion of the second connector being disposed in the second elongated slot to allow the second cross member to be positioned in multiple locations relative to the base;
- a third dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the second cross member, the third dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the second cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw;
- a fourth dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the second cross member, the fourth dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the second cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw;
- wherein the first cross member, the second cross member, the first dog paw support pedestal, the second dog paw support pedestal, the third dog paw support pedestal and the fourth dog paw support pedestal are adjustable to teach a dog to stand in a particular way.
An animal training device that is sized and configured to training animals to stand in a particular way, the animal training device comprising:
- a base including a first slot that is disposed proximate a first end of the base and a second slot that is disposed proximate a second end of the base;
- a first cross member comprising:
- a central receiving portion that receives a portion of the base;
- a first slot disposed between an end of the first cross member and the central receiving portion;
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- a second slot disposed between an opposing end of the first cross member and the central receiving portion;
- a first connector disposed within the first slot in the base and connecting the first cross member to the base;
- a first animal foot support pedestal comprising:
- a body;
- a fastener connected to the body and disposed within the first slot in the first cross member to allow the first animal foot support platform to move relative to the base;
- and
- a platform connected to the body and disposed above the first cross member, the platform including a generally planar upper surface that is slightly larger than an animal foot;
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- a second animal foot support pedestal comprising:
- a body;
- a fastener connected to the body and disposed within the second slot in the first cross member to allow the second animal foot support platform to move relative to the base;
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- a platform connected to the body and disposed above the first cross member, the platform including a generally planar upper surface that is slightly larger than an animal foot;
- wherein the first cross member, the first animal foot support pedestal and the second animal foot support pedestal are movable relative to the base so that the animal foot support pedestals may be positioned to train the animal to stand in a particular position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.