Method and device for desensitizing an animal to an anxiety inducing sound

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8505494
APP PUB NO 20120103276A1
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12917221

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Described is a counter-conditioning device and method for desensitizing an animal to an anxiety inducing sound and for minimizing a user's required involvement in such desensitization. The device and method are for automatically conditioning an animal that exhibits anxiety in response to the occurrence of a particular sound such that the animal learns to anticipate a treat upon the occurrence of the sound.

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FIFTH THIRD BANK AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA CINCINNATI OH 45263

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Mainini, Christopher E Knoxville, US 51 1227

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