Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, an innovative course that uses dog training and stimulation to unlock the natural intelligence of your dog. When this happens behaviors disappear, and more desirable behaviors emerge in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of experience in canine behaviour modification. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of several dog-training books.
Exercise
Exercise is crucial to dogs’ mental health and well-being. It helps keep them fit and healthy and lower the risk of heart diseases hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases like cancer or diabetes.
They will also be interested and happy. Exercising together will enhance your bond and encourage socialization.
The dog’s brain can become dull and cluttered in time if they don’t have a mental challenge. They may start to chew on objects, scratch furniture or bark in excess.
Training helps prevent these problems and improves your dog’s behavior around dogs and people. In some cases, it can save your dog’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the beginning of memory loss as well as dementia. It helps to create new brain connections and guards nerve cells against degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great option to provide your dog a mental stimulation. These games are also a great option to exercise dogs who aren’t as active as they once were or dogs recovering from injuries or operations.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a garden or house. For instance, you can hide bits of your dog’s favorite food in places around the house (or outside if it’s warm enough) and let them hunt for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time. They provide your dog with an enjoyable mental exercise while you are training them. This helps them to learn more quickly and remain sharp. They also can improve their ability to concentrate on their commands and can enhance their bond with you.
Treats
Treats are a great method to help train your dog. This is a great way to reinforce obedience training and also to stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo this.
During training, it’s crucial to follow your instructions and only treat when they have followed the instructions in a correct manner. This will prevent sending mixed signals, which can confuse your dog.
Some of the most popular dog brain training options include puzzle toys, games, and mental exercises. They’re a great way to keep your dog’s mind engaged while also giving them a chance to increase their confidence.
One of the most lovable brain games for dogs involves placing treats under various containers or cups. The dog is required to guess what container they’re supposed be in and, if they’re right then reward them with treats.
Socialization
As a dog owner, it’s your duty to ensure that your pup is confident, well-adjusted, and able to adapt to new situations. In this regard socialization is essential.
In the initial few years of their life, puppies should be exposed to different types of animals, people and different environments. Without exposure to these things, they can become nervous and fearful.
Some might even develop negative behaviors, like anxiety or phobias.
The good news is that socialization can alleviate these problems and make life with your pup more enjoyable.
For instance, if you find that your puppy is known to be rough with other dogs, providing them ample time to play with them will teach them bite inhibition.
Allowing your dog to interact with other pets, people and other animals can help to reduce anger or separation anxiety when you leave for work. It’s also important to start small and then gradually progress to more challenging tasks over time.