Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a new course, uses dogs and mental stimulation to unleash the inherent intelligence of your dog. This will cause problematic behaviors to disappear and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with years of experience in canine behaviour modification. She is the creator of Brain Training for Dogs, and author of many books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the dog’s mental health and well-being. It helps keep them healthy and fit. It reduces the risk of hip dysplasia, heart disease or obesity-related illnesses like diabetes or cancer.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Exercising together will strengthen your bond and encourage socialization.
A dog’s brain can become cluttered and dull as time passes if they don’t have a mental challenge. They may start to chew on things, scratch up furniture, or bark a lot.
Training can prevent these issues and improves your dog’s behavior when it comes to dogs and other dogs. In some cases, it can save your dog’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the progression of memory loss and dementia. It aids in the formation of new brain connections and also protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Games
Games are a great option if you want to give your dog a sense of stimulation. These games are also a great method to keep dogs fit and as active as they once were, or dogs recovering from an operation or injury.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area such as a garden or a house. Keep pieces of your dog’s most loved food around the inside the house or outside in warm weather. Let them hunt for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time and can provide your dog with an enjoyable mental exercise while you train them. This helps them to learn faster and stay mentally sharp. They can also increase their ability to concentrate on the instructions and can improve their relationship with you.
Treats
Treats are an excellent way to teach your dog. This is a great way to reinforce obedience training, and also to stimulate their brains. You should be cautious to not overdo it.
In the course of training, it is essential to follow your instructions. Only give them rewards when they follow the instructions correctly. This will ensure that you don’t send mixed signals and confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercise are some of the most requested options for brain training dogs. They’re a great way to keep your dog mentally active as well as giving them the chance to build their confidence.
Place treats in different cups or containers. This is among the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog has to guess the container they’re supposed be under If they’re right give them the reward of a treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your pup has the confidence, adaptability and the ability to deal with a variety of situations. Socialization is a crucial factor in this process.
In the first few years, puppies have to be exposed to different types of animals and people and also different environments. If they do not get these experiences they could become nervous and fearful.
They might even develop bad behaviours like aggression and phobias.
The good news is that socialization can help ease these issues and make life with your dog easier.
For example, if your puppy is known to be rough with other dogs, allowing them plenty of time to play with them will help them learn to stop biting.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in a variety of environments will aid in reducing the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums, when you go to work. It’s important to start with a small amount and gradually move up to more challenging tasks over time.