Turn ANY metal slider tin into a pairing pod! Pairing allows you to reinforce the value of the target odor by rewarding your dog directly at the source of the odor!
The Pair It is magnetized so that you can attach one of your existing metal slider tins to it. After putting a tin on the Pair It, place a treat on the tray of the Pair It so your dog can self-reward upon finding the hide and get the reward immediately. While the dog is eating the reward, you can catch up with them and provide additional reinforcement. Pairing leverages classical conditioning and builds drive for odor.
You do NOT have to have a magnet in your tin to attach it to the Pair It. The Pair It contains 2 rare earth neodymium magnets, each with 6.6 lbs. of pull, that are encased in the plastic at the back of the device. These magnets hold the tin securely to the Pair It and also allows you to attach the Pair It to any ferromagnetic metal surface or object.
This 3D printed device can be used outside or inside.
Colors: We have a number of different colors so you can place hides that either blend in with the environment or are highly visible to your dog. We try to keep as many colors in stock as possible, but if you are in a hurry for your order and we don't have a particular color available to ship immediately, you can specify a second choice color. Orders can be delayed by 3 to 4 days if we have to do a new 3D print run for a color.
Dimensions: 1 5/8"H x 7/8"W x 1 3/16"D at the bottom. Usable size of food tray is 7/8"W x 5/16"D.
Notes:
- If you do have a magnet in your tin and it doesn't attach securely to the Pair It base (you will feel the tin repelling away from the base or you won’t be able to straighten the tin on the Pair It), then just flip the magnet in your tin over to the other side, move it to the top of the tin, or remove it from the tin.
- Click the "How to Care" tab for important information on how to use and care for your 3D printed nose work vessel.
Our nose work vessels are made of PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament which is a recyclable, natural thermoplastic polyester derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane.
While PLA itself in its pure form is odorless, nontoxic, and considered food-safe, PLA filament is usually not because manufacturers use additives to make it tougher and print better, dyes for bright colors, etc. We researched to find materials that have certification documents showing they've been tested for toxicity and also that they are made with nontoxic dyes.
Here are some important tips for use and care of our nose work vessels:
- You can leave Q-tips in the vessel for short periods, but don't store them in the vessel for long periods. Essential oils react to ALL surfaces they come in contact with which can cause training problems because the reaction changes how the odor smells. Periodically change your Q-tips and clean the vessel.
- The vessels are NOT dishwasher-safe. They should be hand-washed in warm water (if your hands are not comfortable in the water, it's too hot!) using liquid dish soap. Towel dry or air dry.
- You can also clean out your vessels by wiping the inside with 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or using Zero Odor Spray.
- Temperatures above 110°F can warp products made from PLA so do not leave the vessels in direct sunlight or a hot vehicle for long periods of time.
