Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a brand new course that combines mental stimulation and training to help unlock your dog’s natural intelligence. As this happens, the problematic behavior is reduced and more desirable behaviors take over.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of experience in the field of canine behavior modification. She is also the founder of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of several dog-training books.
Exercise
Exercise is crucial to dogs’ mental health and overall wellbeing. It helps keep them healthy and fit and lower the risk of heart diseases hip dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and obesity-related diseases like diabetes or cancer.
It also keeps them satisfied and engaged with you. Exercising together will increase your bond and encourage socialization.
If a dog is not mentally challenged the brain can become cluttered over time. They might begin to chew on things or scratch furniture.
Training can help prevent these issues, and also improve your dog’s behavior when it comes to other dogs and people. In some cases, it can save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercise can also slow down the onset memory loss and dementia. It helps create new brain connections and guards nerve cells against degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great option if you want to give your dog mental stimulation. They are also an excellent way to exercise dogs who aren’t able to perform as vigorously as they used to, or for dogs recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area like a backyard or house. Place pieces of your dog’s most loved food around the indoors or outdoors in warm weather. Let them go in search of it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time and can give your dog an enjoyable mental workout while you are training them. This helps them to learn faster and remain sharp. This can aid in improving their ability to focus on their commands and build a stronger connection with their pet.
Treats
Treats are a great way to train your dog. This can be a good method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training, and also to stimulate their brains. You must be careful to not overdo this.
During training, it’s crucial to be consistent with your instructions and only treat those who have followed the instructions in a correct manner. This will ensure that you don’t send mixed signals and can confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercises are a few of the most requested choices for dogs that train their brains. These toys are a great way to keep dogs active mentally and to help them build confidence.
Keep treats hidden in different cups or containers. This is one of the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out the container in which the treat is supposed to be in and, if it’s correct, they get a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it’s your duty to ensure that your dog is comfortable and well-adjusted. They should also be able to handle new situations. In this regard it is vital to socialize your dog.
In the early years, puppies have to be exposed to different types of animals and people and also different environments. They can be scared or anxious in the absence of exposure to these situations.
Some might even develop negative behaviors, for example fear or aggression.
The positive side is that socialization can help solve these issues and make life with your dog more enjoyable.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, then the act of letting them play with them for long periods will teach them to bite inhibition.
The ability to let your dog interact with other pets, people and in different environments can help reduce temper tantrums or separation anxiety when you go to work. It’s essential to start with a small amount and gradually move up to bigger challenges over time.