Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that utilizes mental stimulation and training to unleash your dog’s natural intelligence. When this happens behaviors disappear, and more desirable behaviors emerge in their place.
The program is designed by Adrienne Farricelli who is a CPDT-KA dog trainer with years of training in dog behavior modification. She is the creator of Brain Training for Dogs, and author of many books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the mental well-being and wellbeing of your dog. It can keep them fit and healthy and lower the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia or obesity-related conditions such as cancer or diabetes.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your bond and promotes socialization.
The brain of a dog can become cluttered and dull in time if they aren’t challenged mentally. They may begin chewing on furniture or scratch things.
Training can help prevent these problems, and improve your dog’s behavior with other dogs and people. In some cases, it can even save your dog’s life!
Mental exercise can also slow down the process of onset memory loss and dementia. It helps form new neural connections in the brain and also protects existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great option for providing your dog a bit of mental stimulation. They can also be a good exercise for dogs that aren’t able exercise as vigorously as they used to or for dogs who are recovering from an operation or injury.
Simple brain games can be played in a tiny space like a garden or house. For instance, hide small pieces of your dog’s favorite treat in places around the house (or outside when it’s warm enough) and let them go hunting for it.
Brain games can be fun and can be played for just a few minutes each time. They can also aid your dog remain focused and sharp as you train them. This can help them to learn faster and remain mentally sharp. They can also improve their ability to focus on the instructions and can enhance their bond with you.
Treats
Treats are a fantastic way to teach your dog. This is a great method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training, and also to stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo this.
During training, it’s important to be consistent with your instructions and treat only those who have followed the instruction correctly. Doing this will avoid sending confusing signals and causing confusion to your dog.
Some of the most popular methods of training dogs’ brains include puzzle toys, games and mental exercises. They’re great for keeping your dog’s mind active while also giving them the chance to improve their confidence.
One of the most lovable brain games for dogs involves placing treats under various containers or cups. The dog has to figure out which container the treat supposed to be in and if they are correct they are awarded a reward.
Socialization
As a dog owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the confidence, adaptability, and ability to deal with a variety of situations. In this regard it is vital to socialize your dog.
In the first few years, puppies need to be exposed to different types of animals and people and also different environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things they could become anxious and scared.
They may even develop negative behavior, such as aggression or phobias.
The good news is that socialization could help alleviate these problems and make life with your dog easier.
If your puppy is rough-mouthing other dogs, then allowing them to play with them for long periods will teach them to be more cautious when they bite.
Allowing your dog to interact with other pets, people and in different environments can help them manage anger or separation anxiety when you leave for work. It’s important to start off small and work your way up to bigger challenges as you go along.