Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that uses mental stimulation and training to help unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. This will cause undesirable behaviors to diminish and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with extensive experience in the field of canine behavior modification. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of several dog-training books.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the mental well-being and overall health of your dog. It helps keep them fit and healthy, and reduce the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia and obesity-related conditions such as cancer or diabetes.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your relationship and helps to encourage socialization.
If a dog isn’t mentally stimulated their brains can get cluttered over time. They may begin to chew on things, scratch up furniture or bark excessively.
Training can help prevent these issues and can improve your dog’s behavior around dogs and other dogs. In some cases it can save your dog’s life!
Mental exercise can also slow down the onset memory loss and dementia. It helps form new brain connections and protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
If you are seeking a simple way to provide your dog with mental stimulation, games are the best way to go. They can also be beneficial for dogs who aren’t able to do as much physical exercise as they used too, or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space such as a garden or a house. For instance, place pieces of your dog’s favorite food in the areas around the house (or outside in the warmer weather) and let them hunt for it.
These brain games are fun and can be played for only an hour or so each time. They also help your dog to remain focused and sharp as you train them. This helps them to learn faster and stay mentally sharp. They also can improve their ability to focus on commands, and it can enhance their bond with you.
Treats
One of the most important ways to teach your dog to reward them with treats. This can be a good method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training as well as to stimulate their brains. But, be careful not to overdo it.
During training it is important to be consistent with your instructions. Only reward them when they follow the directions correctly. This will help avoid sending mixed signals and confuse your dog.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercises are just a few of the most well-known options for dogs who are brain-training. They’re an excellent way to keep your dog’s brain active while also giving them the chance to improve their confidence.
One of the most lovable dog games that involves brains is hiding treats under different containers or cups. The dog must guess what container they’re supposed be under and, if they’re right, reward them with a treat.
Socialization
As a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure that your dog has confidence, flexibility, and ability to deal with any new situation. Socialization plays an important role in this process.
During the first few years of their life, puppies need to be exposed to different types of animals, people and different environments. If they are not exposed to these things they can be scared and anxious.
They may even develop negative behavior, such as aggression or phobias.
Socialization can ease these issues 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 time will teach them to bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different environments can also help to reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums when you leave to go to work. It is important to start small, and then work your way towards greater issues over time.