pipsqueak Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hi All First off, apologies this is about fish, but thought I might have more luck in the training section than Off Topic. I am thinking about getting a couple of goldfish and also thinking I might want to train them. I've come across this "fish training kit" and was wondering if anyone might know anywhere in NSW that might sell them - really don't want to order from overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Don't know where you can buy them in Australia - all I can say is that it is good marketing and, I think, based on the premise that there is one born every minute and one dies every 10 years!!! Some dog treats for your dog would be a better investment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 *shakes head* Interesting concept... but I think a bit of a ploy Why not let the fish do their own 'tricks' amongst clumps of weeds(real), and rocks with holes in, and masses of bubbles from their aerator?? I love watching fish disappear into the weed 'forest' and 'hunt ' their food amongst rocks and logs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 You've seen the fish using this stuff on YouTube? I was just yesterday watching a video of someone training a fish to go through a hoop on Karen Pryor's website. The person was using a red light or a laser pointer to mark and there was a little bay at the top of the tank where she'd put food. It was quite interesting. I understand it took a lot of time and patience, but they got there in the end. It's good practice for marker training to work with an animal inherently more difficult to train than a dog. If I were you I'd make my own. But by all mean give it a go. It can be done and I know I always gain a new appreciation for my dogs after working within the limitations of a harder animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Would be interesting...I reckon I could 'train' my Angels (well at least try)...they have a lot of spunk! They 'dance' for me just before dinner time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipsqueak Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Would be interesting...I reckon I could 'train' my Angels (well at least try)...they have a lot of spunk! They 'dance' for me just before dinner time. Can't see why not - Karen Pryor has trained "Oscars". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Would be interesting...I reckon I could 'train' my Angels (well at least try)...they have a lot of spunk! They 'dance' for me just before dinner time. Except Kelpie-i keeps standing on their fins in the quick step . ETA: Are you using the TOT training in drive technique, K-i? Edited October 10, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Would be interesting...I reckon I could 'train' my Angels (well at least try)...they have a lot of spunk! They 'dance' for me just before dinner time. Except Kelpie-i keeps standing on their fins in the quick step . ETA: Are you using the TOT training in drive technique, K-i? :wave: Actually Erny, I reckon I could tie some brine shrimp to a piece of string and work them in drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Whisperer Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hi, I've seen this before, and have been tempted to buy it - it's also available here http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/adca/ (not Australian). I've bought some really funky stuff from www.thinkgeek.com before, they are reliable and have international shipping if you want to buy from there - you may even feel tempted to buy this http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/camer...otography/afbc/ at the same time hehe . Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 this is FRIGGIN' awesome man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 check this out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipsqueak Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 check this out Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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