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There are provided a non-punitive, positive-reinforcement based automatically rewarding training device and a method for training an animal or patient to reduce exhibition of an undesired behavior in a caretaker's absence. The training device delivers rewards automatically at an interval of time, in

There are provided a non-punitive, positive-reinforcement based automatically rewarding training device and a method for training an animal or patient to reduce exhibition of an undesired behavior in a caretaker's absence. The training device delivers rewards automatically at an interval of time, in response to a detected desired behavior and/or in response to a reduction or absence of a undesired behavior. The animal's general behavior is monitored with behavior detectors and one or more desired and/or undesired behaviors are targeted. An interval of time between the delivery of consecutive rewards may be modulated as a function of the targeted behaviors that are detected.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A non-punitive, positive reinforcement-based, automatically rewarding training device for training an animal or a patient in reducing exhibition of an undesired behavior in a caretaker's absence, said device comprising:a) a storage compartment for storing rewarding elem

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A non-punitive, positive reinforcement-based, automatically rewarding training device for training an animal or a patient in reducing exhibition of an undesired behavior in a caretaker's absence, said device comprising:a) a storage compartment for storing rewarding elements;b) a dispenser connected to said storage compartment for dispensing a rewarding element therefrom; andc) a behavior detector connected to said dispenser, for detecting a desired behavior; reby detection of said desired behavior activates said dispenser, thereby automatically rewarding said animal or patient and reducing exhibition of said undesired behavior.