Given how new and different this new approach is, this is to be expected.Īt this point, you might find that your pup has advanced to Avoiding Unlit Touchpads. His schedule for when he plays with the Hub may be unpredictable.
At this point, the Hub is no longer giving out kibble “for free” - your pup’s got to work for it!Ĭhances are, even at Day 5 your pup still has a lot of his normal habits from before his having a Hub. If you’ve got a more precocious pup, you might find them advancing beyond Exploring the Touchpads to Engaging Consistently. Fortunately, it easy to open the Hub and transfer your dog’s kibble into their food bowl, making sure that they get the same food they normally would. You might still find yourself feeding both from their normal bowl and from the Hub, and even then your pup might only be eating a portion of the kibble found in the Hub. Habits like these can take a while to change, but given a different context, they can and will change gradually over time.Īt this point you might find yourself slowly reducing the proportion of treats you put in the Hub, and increasing the amount of kibble. That’s ok! Your dog has had a lifetime during which he or she was building up particular habits about what your dog would do, when. Once they’re eating from it regularly, you’ll find them to “Exploring the Touchpads”.ĭepending on your dog, you might find that at first they only use the Hub at particular times during the day. If they’re taking a longer time, you might create a trail of treats leading up to the Hub. If your dog hasn’t gotten through the first challenge on Day 1, chances are they’ll get through it on day 2 or 3 if you work with them consistently to get them comfortable eating from the Hub. That’s ok! Gradually, as he or she figures out that the Hub is safe, your dog will slowly approach out of a sense of curiosity. If your dog is a bit more on the cautious side, you might see him or her being reluctant to engage. One option you might try is to fill the Hub with treats instead of kibble, at first. Otherwise, if it takes some time for your pup to get comfortable, they may take a few hours or even a few days before they’re willing to eat regularly from the Hub. If they’re hungry and quickly get comfortable with the Hub, they’ll eat the kibble regularly and will proceed quickly to the next challenge. The Hub will start off on the first challenge “Eating the Food" and begin by giving out food to your pup for free.
Great! You’ll position it in an appropriate spot in your home - probably a corner of a room. You got the Hub, installed the app on your smartphone, and set it up. Usually, given enough time, every dog will become comfortable with the Hub, so even if your dog isn’t fearless, he’s still likely to be a good candidate (especially if he’s food motivated … ) They might be used to being told to keep away from the vaccuum cleaner or broom, and so they could be naturally fairly careful around a CleverPet Hub. Second: is your dog fearless? Some dogs are more cautious, others less so! More cautious dogs can take longer to get comfortable with the large piece of plastic that makes funny noises and moves. So, you just received your CleverPet Hub! Congratulations - you’re joining hundreds of other dog lovers who are eager to give the animals they love a completely new way to engage.Įvery dog is different, and two aspects of their personality in particular will have a big impact on how quickly they start using the Hub.įirst: is your dog food motivated? If they are the kind of dog that gobbles up every scrap of food they can find, then they’ll likely quickly take to the Hub, because it will be easy to get them interested in it! On the other hand, if it can take six or eight hours for your dog to finish his bowl, getting them to be motivated might take the use of some “high value” rewards like treats or even freeze-dried meat.