Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a fresh course that combines stimulation for the brain and training to help unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. This will cause the bad behavior to diminish and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with years of experience in the field of canine behavior modification. She is the creator of Brain Training for Dogs, and author of many dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the dog’s mental health and overall well-being. It can keep them fit and healthy and reduce the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia, or related obesity-related illnesses like diabetes or cancer.
You will also keep them interested and happy. Exercise together strengthens your bond and promotes socialization.
If a dog is not mentally challenged the brain can get cluttered over time. They might begin to chew on furniture or scratch things.
Training can help prevent these issues and improves your dog’s behavior when it comes to dogs and people. In some cases, it can save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the progression of memory loss and dementia. It helps form new brain connections and protects nerve cells against degeneration.
Games
Games are an excellent option to give your dog a mental stimulation. They are also an excellent exercise for dogs who aren’t able to do as much physical exercise as they used to, or for dogs who are recovering from an operation or injury.
Simple brain games can be played in a tiny space like a house or garden. Put pieces of your dog’s most loved food around the inside the house or outside if it is warm enough. Let them hunt for it.
These brain games can be played for a few minutes at a time. They give your dog an enjoyable mental workout while you train them. This can help them learn faster and stay mentally sharp. They also increase their ability to focus on their commands and can enhance their bond with you.
Treats
Treats are a fantastic way to help train your dog. This is a fantastic method of enhancing obedience training as well as to stimulate their brains. It is important to be cautious and not overdo this.
During training it is important to be consistent with your commands. Only reward them when they follow the instructions in a correct manner. This will prevent your dog from becoming confused by mixed signals.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercises are just a few of the most sought-after options for training dogs’ brains. They’re great for keeping your dog’s brain active as well as giving them the chance to improve their confidence.
Hide treats under different containers or cups. This is one of the most popular 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’ll be rewarded.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your pup has the ability to adapt, confidence, and ability to deal with a variety of situations. Socialization plays an important role in this process.
In the beginning of their lives, young puppies need to be exposed various types of animals, people and different environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things, they can become scared and anxious.
Many may develop negative behaviors, for example aggression or phobias.
The good news is that socialization can solve these issues and make life with your pup more enjoyable.
If your puppy is rough-mouthing other dogs, the act of letting them play with them for a long time will teach them to stop biting.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different settings will also help to reduce stress and anxiety around separation, as well as temper tantrums after you leave to work. It is important to start with a small amount of time and build towards greater issues over time.