Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand-new course that uses mental stimulation and dog training to unleash the natural intelligence of your dog. When this happens, problem behaviors disappear and more enjoyable behavior emerges in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with years of training experience in modifying the behavior of dogs. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of a variety of dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the mental well-being and health of your dog. It keeps them healthy and fit. It also can lower the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related ailments such as cancer or diabetes.
You can also keep them active and content. Exercise together can strengthen your bond and encourage socialization.
If a dog is not mentally challenged their brains can get cluttered over time. They might start chewing on things, scratch up furniture or bark in excess.
Training can help prevent these issues, and also improve your dog’s behavior when it comes to other dogs as well as with other people. In some cases, it can even save your dog’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the process of onset memory loss and dementia. It helps to create new brain connections and guards nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great choice if you want to give your dog a mental stimulation. They can also be beneficial for dogs that aren’t able to do as much physical exercise as they used to, or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Certain brain games for dogs are easy to prepare, and they can be played in small spaces such as a house or garden. For instance, place pieces of your dog’s favourite food in the areas around the house (or outside if it’s warm enough) and let them hunt for it.
These brain games can be played for a few minutes at a time. They give your dog an enjoyable mental exercise while you are training them. This can help them learn faster and stay mentally sharp. This can help them improve their ability to concentrate on their commands and strengthen their connection to their owner.
Treats
One of the most important methods to train your dog is to provide treats. This is a great way to reinforce their learning and stimulate their brains. You should be cautious to not overdo it.
During training, it’s crucial to follow through with your commands and only treat when they have followed the instruction correctly. This will ensure that you don’t send mixed signals, which can confuse your dog.
The most popular methods of training dogs’ brains include puzzle toys, games and mental exercises. These toys are an excellent way to keep dogs active mentally and to help them develop confidence.
Place treats in different containers or cups. This is one of the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog has to guess the container they’re supposed be in and, if they’re right give them treats.
Socialization
As a dog owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the confidence, flexibility and the ability to deal with any new situation. In this process it is vital to socialize your dog.
In the initial few years of their lives, puppies must be exposed to various types of animals, people, and environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things they may become anxious and fearful.
They could even develop undesirable behaviors such as aggression and fear of heights.
Socialization can help ease these problems and make life easier for your dog.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, then the act of letting them play with them for a long period of time will teach them to bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people, and in different environments can help reduce stress and anxiety around separation, as well as temper tantrums when you go to work. It’s crucial to start small, and then work your way into bigger challenges over time.