| | |  | Pinch & Training Collars | Home » » » » » Premier Manners Minder Remote Reward Behavior Training System for Dogs | | | | | | | Description: | | MannersMinder is a remote-controlled reward system that uses positive reinforcement for training dogs to behave appropriately at home. | | | Features: | |
• Remote controlled feeding tray for rewarding canines
• Trains dogs to stop begging, barking, or jumping on guests
• Feeds dog treats while you’re gone
• Training DVD included; additional remotes available
• Backed by a 1-year warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 16.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Length:
| 16.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 5.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 35 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Great device. Forced to mod it to work with my kibbleFeb 28, 2011
By chopperdave
I've had this gizmo for about three weeks now. My trainer sold me on it and though I haven't had a chance to fully utilize it, based on my initial experiences with it, I strongly believe it will work very well for the training I'm attempting. That being said, I am disappointed at what I discovered to be a very simple but important engineering flaw. I noticed that at random times, the machine would grind to a stop during maintained dispensing (sit-n-stay mode as they call it). I tried the different size dispensers provided - no luck. My kibble is hard and oval in shape, fits well within the hole size of the dispenser, so it was ideal for the machine but was still jamming it. After further inspection, the holes in their dispenser rings had a ridge around the opening which was sometimes trapping my kibble against the edge of the main unit as the dispenser ring spun around. The kibble, pinned against the main unit, caused the dispenser to jam and fail.
To fix this, I took a dremel tool and carved out the side of the edge which was trapping the kibble and now it works like a dream. No issues. I still can't figure out:
1. why they built the ridge out in the area i had to remove
2. why they never caught this issue during the product testing
I recommend purchasing this unit, but if your kibble jams the unit, don't switch your dog food to meet the machine's poor engineering - find a friend w/ a dremel or other tool and cut away the outside part of the ridges on the dispenser rings. If for some reason you foul it up completely, you can always buy a spare dispenser ring.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Offers Alternative TrainingJan 06, 2009
By A. Salumaa
"Coronado Soap Co."
I love this product. Remote treat dispensing allows a whole new angle for training - all that much better for your dog!
Check out the Yahoo groups online - there is a lot of help available for how to best use this product if you need it. It also comes with a great DVD and instructions.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Best training toolJul 31, 2008
By Lisa Rew
The MannersMinder is a must have for dog training. We do agility, and it helps the dog understand what you want from him. It has helped with contacts, weaves & direction. We have had problems with him pacing in front of the TV (he loves to watch TV). It has dramatically cut down on his OCD habits. He LOVES it. He will sniff it and touch the remote when he wants it on. It has been a great positive reinforcement tool and reward system.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Great treat dispenserJun 18, 2008
By Walter B. Windus
This is a great product. It dispenses treats when a small keyfob type activator is pushed. The dog's focus is not on the treats in your hand but on the machine. This frees up your hand(s) for other training activities. The dispenser works flawlessly and is very well designed.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 lemon flavored remote?Nov 28, 2009
By robbit
"robbit"
Though I was a little skeptical because of it's original associations w/ Sharper Image, I decided to give this a go.
The only thing wrong with it is that the "dispense" button on the remote doesn't work consistently. It's too bad that that is one of the most important parts of the product(!!!). What a bummer!
I'm unable to use the product at this point, because timing is everything with this training system and I don't want to confuse my pup. I'll have to now order a replacement from Primer.
I do think that once I get my replacement remote, this product will be great; I just wish they had better QA procedures at Premier to avoid these disappointments.
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