Inventors:
Myra Loveday - Knoxville TN, US
Ricky Dukes - Knoxville TN, US
Steven Schrick - Lenoir City TN, US
Jeffrey Brown - Knoxville TN, US
Matthew Strong - Knoxville TN, US
Assignee:
Radio Systems Corporation - Knoxville TN
International Classification:
A01K 15/02
Abstract:
A housebreaking reward system. The housebreaking reward system includes a moisture sensitive pad, a moisture detector, a reward dispenser, and an optional handheld transmitter. The moisture sensitive pad is constructed to contain and hold fluids (e.g., urine) deposited by an animal and is laid down at location where it is acceptable for an animal to eliminate. The moisture detector is selectively connectable to sensing elements on the moisture sensitive pad to detect when fluid is deposited. If fluid is detected, the moisture sensitive detector signals the reward dispenser to reward the animal for appropriate elimination. At least a portion the moisture sensitive pad is disposable to facilitate easy cleanup of the appropriate elimination area. After one or more fluid deposits, the moisture detector is disconnected from the sensing elements, and the used moisture sensitive pad is discarded.