Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand new course, combines dogs and mental stimulation to unleash the inherent intelligence of your dog. As this happens, the problematic behaviors fade away and more enjoyable behaviors emerge in their place.
The program was designed by Adrienne Farricelli who is a certified CPDT-KA trainer with extensive training in dog behavior modification. She is the founder of Brain Training for Dogs, and author of many dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the mental well-being and health of your dog. It helps keep them healthy and fit. It also reduces the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases like cancer or diabetes.
It will also keep them interested and happy. Exercise together can strengthen your relationship and promotes socialization.
A dog’s brain can become cluttered and dull when they don’t have a mental challenge. They might begin to chew on things or scratch furniture.
Training can help prevent these problems, and improve your dog’s behavior with other dogs and people. In some instances it could even save your dog’s life!
In addition, regular mental exercise can slow the onset of dementia and memory loss. It helps to create new neural connections in the brain and protects existing nerve cells from deterioration.
Games
If you’re looking for an easy way to give your dog mental stimulation, games are the best way to go. These games are also a great way to get your dog exercising if they’re not as active as they once were, or dogs recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area like a house or garden. For instance, place pieces of your dog’s favorite food in different areas around the home (or outside in the warmer weather) and let them search for it.
These brain games can be played for a few minutes at a time. They provide your dog with an enjoyable mental exercise while you are training them. This helps them to learn faster and stay mentally sharp. This can help them improve their ability to focus on commands and improve their connection to their owner.
Treats
Treats are a great way to teach your dog. This is a great method to reinforce their learning and stimulate their brains. However, you must be cautious not to overdo it.
During training it is important to follow your instructions. Only reward them when they obey the instructions properly. Doing this will avoid sending mixed signals and confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercises are just a few of the most requested options for brain training dogs. These toys are an excellent way to keep dogs engaged and help them gain confidence.
Place treats in different cups or containers. This is among the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog must guess what container they’re supposed be hiding under If they’re right, reward them with a treat.
Socialization
As a dog owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the confidence, flexibility and the ability to cope with new situations. Socialization plays a critical role in this process.
In the first few years, puppies need to be exposed to different types of people and animals, and also different environments. Without exposure to these things they can be anxious and fearful.
They may even develop negative behaviours like aggression and fear of heights.
The good news is that socialization can alleviate these issues and make life with your pup easier.
If your puppy is rough-mouthing other dogs, then playing with them for long periods will teach them to be more cautious when they bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people, and in different settings will aid in reducing the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums when you leave to go to work. It’s essential to start with a small amount and gradually move up to more challenging tasks over time.