I LOVE the Manners Minder, and my dogs do, too! The Manners Minder Remote Dog Training System (formerly the Treat and Train) is a remote control treat dispenser for training dogs to mind their manners at the door and elsewhere.

The Manners Minder was originally developed for the Sharper Image, with the brand name of Treat and Train. The remote controls the Manners Minder from up to 100 feet away (even between walls), so this "treat machine" is great for training dogs with separation anxiety problems, training agility go-outs, crate training your dog, and any other kind of dog training that could benefit from treating your dog for good manners from a distance.

The Manners Minder is not only a remote control dog treat feeder. It can also be set to variable duration, where the Manners Minder automatically feeds your dog in a down-stay at random intervals, without the remote. The Manners Minder is great for distance down-stays or for dogs that eat too quickly from their regular dog dish.

See a client's review on the Treat and Train - the prototype of the Manners Minder - in my forum. There are also more Manners Minders reviews below.

You can put kibble or training treats in the Manners Minder. Zukes Mini Naturals are great dog treats for the Manners Minder, as they're not crumbly.

Please note that your dog will probably LOVE the Manners Minder. That means you should never leave it out with dogs that might resource guard the Manners Minder machine. If you do get guarding, either train one dog alone with this treat dispenser, or remove the bowl and place the Manners Minder up high, so that the treats fall in a dispersed way on the ground. This may not be enough for some dogs, so always use common sense when training with the Manners Minder.

Click image above for a video of the Manners Minder in action!

In the Manners Minder Dog Treat Training System box:

• Clicker-sized remote control with 4 channels (so you you can train different dogs).
• Target training wand - hold in your hand or use with the detachable weighted base - to train tricks, heeling, and jumping. Treat by hand or use the Manners Minder.
• Two training treat dispenser disks for different sized kibble or dog treats of uniform small sizes.
• Dr. Sophia Yin's illustrated dog training manual and dog training DVD. This free training DVD has info on using the Manners Minder, including how to train your dog to not jump at the door.
• The Manners Minder's rugged, dog-proof housing is 16 x 7 x 8 inches; weighs 3.5 lbs. and is remarkably stable. Sagan took just a bit to figure out that the Manners Minder wasn't a huge Kong. The whole Manners Minder box ships at just over 7 pounds.
• The Manners Minder training treat dispenser will run for about four months on 4 D batteries (not included). The remote control runs on an included 23A-12V battery.