Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a new course, combines dogs and mental stimulation to unleash the natural intelligence of your dog. When this happens behaviors diminish and more pleasant behaviors take over.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with extensive 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 health and well-being of your dog. It can keep them healthy and fit and lower the risk of heart diseases hip dysplasia and obesity-related conditions such as cancer or diabetes.
You will also keep them entertained and happy. Exercise together strengthens your relationship and promotes socialization.
The dog’s brain can become dull and cluttered in time if they don’t experience mental stimulation. They might begin to chew on objects or scratch furniture.
Training can help avoid these problems and improves your dog’s behavior when it comes to other dogs and humans. In some cases it can save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercise can also reduce the onset memory loss and dementia. It helps form new connections in the brain and protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great choice to give your dog a sense of stimulation. These games are also a great way to keep dogs fit and as active as they were or those recovering from injuries or operations.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area like a backyard or house. For example, hide pieces of your dog’s most loved treat in the areas around the house (or outside when it’s warm enough) and let them hunt for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time. They can provide your dog with a fun mental workout while you are training them. This can help them learn more quickly and remain sharp. This can aid in improving their ability to focus on commands and improve their connection to their owner.
Treats
One of the most effective methods to teach your dog to provide treats. This is a great method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training, and also to stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo it.
During training it is important to follow your instructions. Only reward them if they follow the instructions correctly. This will stop your dog from getting confused by confusing signals.
The most popular methods of training dogs’ brains include puzzle toys, games, and mental exercises. These toys are an excellent way to keep dogs engaged and help them gain confidence.
Put treats in different cups or containers. This is one of the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog must guess which container the treat supposed to be placed in and if they are correct they are awarded a reward.
Socialization
As a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure that your dog has self-confidence, flexibility and capability to deal with a variety of situations. In this regard socialization is essential.
In the initial few years of their lives, young puppies need to be exposed to different kinds of animals, people and different environments. If they are not exposed to these things they can be anxious and fearful.
Some might even develop negative behaviors, such as aggression or phobias.
The good news is that socialization can ease these issues and make life with your pup easier.
For instance, if you find that your puppy is rough mouthing with other dogs, offering them ample time to play with them will teach them to be more cautious with their bites.
Allowing your dog to interact with people, other pets, and different environments can help reduce anger or separation anxiety when you go to work. It’s also important to start small and gradually work up to bigger challenges over time.