Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a fresh course that combines mental stimulation and training to help unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. When this happens, problem behaviors disappear and more pleasant behavior emerges in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with years of experience in the field of canine behavior modification. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the mental well-being and overall health of your dog. It helps keep them fit and healthy, and reduce the risk of heart diseases hip dysplasia or obesity-related ailments like diabetes or cancer.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your bond and helps to encourage socialization.
The dog’s brain can get dull and cluttered over time if they don’t have a mental challenge. They might start chewing on objects, scratch furniture, or bark a lot.
Training can prevent these issues and can improve your dog’s behavior around dogs and other dogs. In some instances, it could save your dog’s very life!
In addition, regular mental exercise can help slow the progression of memory loss and dementia. It helps form new connections in the brain and also protects existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great choice to give your dog a bit of mental stimulation. They can also be an excellent exercise for dogs that aren’t able to perform as vigorously as they used to or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a garden or house. Keep pieces of your dog’s favorite food in the inside the house or outside in the warmer weather. Let them hunt for it.
Brain games can be fun and can be played for just one or two minutes every time. They also help your dog remain sharp in their minds while you train them. This can help them learn faster and stay mentally sharp. They also can improve their ability to focus on the instructions and can increase their connection with you.
Treats
Treats are a fantastic way to help train your dog. This is a great way to reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo it.
When training, it is important to follow your instructions and treat only when your dog has complied with the instruction correctly. Doing this will avoid sending mixed signals, which can confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercises are just a few of the most requested choices for dogs that train their brains. They’re a great way to keep your dog’s brain active while giving them the chance to improve their confidence.
Put treats in different cups or containers. This is among the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out what container they’re supposed be in and, if they’re right give them treats.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the self-confidence, flexibility and capability to deal with a variety of situations. In this regard socialization is essential.
In the early years of their life, puppies must be exposed to various kinds of animals, people and environments. Without exposure to these things, they can become anxious and scared.
They might even develop bad behavior, such as aggression or phobias.
Socialization can help alleviate these issues and make life easier for your dog.
For instance, if you find that your puppy is rough mouthing with other dogs, offering them ample time to play will teach them how to control their bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different environments can aid in reducing the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums, after you leave to work. It’s important to begin with a small amount and gradually move up to more challenging tasks over time.