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A device for pet training comprising a rigid tube formed with at least one elbow, and having a cavity in at least the distal end thereof for insertion of edible rewards therein; a handle, attached at the proximal end of the rigid tube, a flexible plunger rod disposed within the rigid tube, comprisin

A device for pet training comprising a rigid tube formed with at least one elbow, and having a cavity in at least the distal end thereof for insertion of edible rewards therein; a handle, attached at the proximal end of the rigid tube, a flexible plunger rod disposed within the rigid tube, comprising a proximal end extending through the handle, and a distal end extending proximate to the cavity in the distal end of the rigid tube; a thumb ring joined to the proximal end of the flexible plunger rod; and a plunger disposed within the cavity and joined to the distal end of the flexible plunger rod, wherein a user of the device may hold the rigid tube by the handle, move the thumb ring, and cause an edible reward to be dispensed from the cavity on the distal end of the rigid tube.

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1. A pet training device comprisinga. a rigid tube formed with at least one elbow, and including a cavity in at least the distal end thereof for insertion of edible rewards therein, and a plate-like bite shield joined to said distal end of said rigid tube, said bite shield having a diameter sufficie

1. A pet training device comprisinga. a rigid tube formed with at least one elbow, and including a cavity in at least the distal end thereof for insertion of edible rewards therein, and a plate-like bite shield joined to said distal end of said rigid tube, said bite shield having a diameter sufficient to prevent a pet from engaging the bite shield between its teeth;b. a handle, attached at the proximal end of said rigid tube; andc. flexible dispensing means disposed within said rigid tube for causing an edible reward to be dispensed from said cavity in said distal end of said rigid tube.2. The pet training device as recited in claim 1, wherein said flexible dispensing means comprises:a. a flexible plunger rod disposed within said rigid tube, comprising a proximal end extending through said handle, and a distal end extending proximate to said cavity in said distal end of said rigid tube;b. a thumb ring joined to said proximal end of said flexible plunger rod; andc. a plunger disposed within said cavity and joined to said distal-end of said flexible plunger rod.3. The pet training device as recited in claim 1, wherein the device is comprised of at least about 90 weight percent of plastic.4. The pet training device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a reservoir joined to said proximal end of said rigid tube.5. The pet training device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a leash, attached at said proximal end to said device.6. The pet training device as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one solid edible reward disposed in said cavity of said rigid tube.7. A pet training device comprisinga. a rigid tube formed with at least one elbow, and including a cavity in at least the distal end thereof for insertion of edible rewards therein, and a plate-like bite shield joined to said distal end of said rigid tube, said bite shield having a diameter sufficient to prevent a pet from engaging the bite shield between its teeth;b. a handle, attached at the proximal end of said rigid tube;c. a flexible plunger rod disposed within said rigid tube, comprising a proximal end extending through said handle, and a distal end extending proximate to said cavity in said distal end of said rigid tube;d. a thumb ring joined to said proximal end of said flexible plunger rod; ande. a plunger disposed within said cavity and joined to said distal-end of said flexible plunger rod.8. The pet training device as recited in claim 7, further comprising a reservoir joined to said proximal end of said rigid tube.9. The pet training device as recited in claim 7, further comprising a leash, attached at said proximal end to said device.10. The pet training device as recited in claim 7, further comprising at least one solid edible reward disposed in said cavity of said rigid tube.