Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that combines mental stimulation and training to unlock your dog’s natural intelligence. As this happens, the problematic behaviors diminish, and more desirable behaviors erupt in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer who has extensive training experience in modifying the behavior of dogs. She is the founder of Brain Training for Dogs, and is the author of a variety of books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to a dog’s mental health and well-being. It keeps them fit and healthy and reduces the risk of hip dysplasia, heart disease or obesity-related illnesses like cancer or diabetes.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Training together will strengthen your bond and encourage socialization.
The dog’s brain can become cluttered and dull when they don’t experience mental stimulation. They may start to chew on things, scratch up furniture or bark excessively.
Training can help you avoid these issues, as well as improve your dog’s behavior with other dogs and with people. In some instances, it can even save your pet’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the process of onset memory loss and dementia. It aids in the formation of new brain connections, and also protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are an excellent option to provide your dog a sense of stimulation. They can also be beneficial for dogs who aren’t able to do as much physical exercise as they used to, or for dogs who are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a backyard or house. For instance, you can hide bits 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 give your dog an enjoyable mental exercise while you are training them. This helps to improve their learning speed and keep them mentally sharp. They also increase their ability to focus on commands, and it can improve their relationship with you.
Treats
One of the most important ways to train your dog is to use treats. This can be an effective 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 follow through with your instructions and treat only when they have followed the instructions properly. This will keep your dog from being confused by mixed signals.
Some of the most sought-after methods of training dogs’ brains include puzzle toys, games and mental exercises. They’re an excellent way to keep your dog mentally active as well as giving them the chance to build their confidence.
Hide treats under different containers or cups. This is among the most played brain games for dogs. The dog is required to guess the container in which the treat is supposed to be in, and if it’s correct they will be awarded a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s proprietor, it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog has confidence, flexibility and the ability to deal with any situation. In this process it is vital to socialize your dog.
In the initial few years of their lives, puppies should be exposed to different kinds of people, animals, and different environments. If they are not exposed to these things they can be scared and anxious.
Some people may even develop negative behaviors, for example fear or aggression.
Socialization can ease these problems 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 period of time will teach them to stop biting.
Allowing your dog to interact with people, other pets and other animals can help reduce separation anxiety or temper tantrums when you leave for work. It’s also important to start small and then gradually progress to more challenging tasks over time.