Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a new course, uses dog training and stimulation to unleash the natural intelligence of your dog. This will cause the bad behavior to fade and be replaced by more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer who has extensive experience in the field of canine behavior modification. She is the founder of Brain Training for Dogs, and is the author of a variety of books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is crucial to an animal’s mental and overall wellbeing. It helps keep their bodies healthy and fit and can lower the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases such as cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them satisfied and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your relationship and encourages socialization.
The brain of a dog can get dull and cluttered over time if they don’t have a mental challenge. They may start to chew on objects, scratch furniture, or bark a lot.
Training can help you avoid these issues, and also improve your dog’s interactions with other dogs and humans. In some cases it could even save your dog’s life!
Additionally, mental exercises can slow the onset of dementia and memory loss. It aids in the creation of new brain connections and helps protect existing nerve cells from deterioration.
Games
Games are an excellent option to give your dog mental stimulation. These games are also a great option to exercise dogs who aren’t as active as they used to be or those recovering from injuries or operations.
Some brain games for dogs are easy to make, and they all can be played in small spaces, such as the garden or a house. For example, hide pieces of your dog’s favorite food in the areas around the house (or outside in the warmer weather) and let them search for it.
These brain games are enjoyable and can be played for only an hour or so each time. They can also help your dog remain mentally sharp while you train them. This can help them to learn faster and remain mentally sharp. This can help them improve their ability to concentrate on their commands and build a stronger bond with their owner.
Treats
One of the most important methods to teach your dog to provide treats. This is a fantastic way to reinforce obedience training and also to stimulate their brains. You must be careful to not overdo this.
In training, it’s essential to follow through with your commands and only treat when they have followed the instruction correctly. This will prevent sending mixed signals and can confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercises are just a few of the most sought-after options for dogs who are brain-training. They’re an excellent way to keep your dog’s mind active as well as giving them the chance to build their confidence.
Keep treats hidden in different containers or cups. This is one of the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to guess which container the treat is supposed to be in and if they are correct, they get a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog has confidence, adaptability and capability to deal with a variety of situations. In this process, socialization is crucial.
In the beginning of their lives, puppies need to be exposed various types of animals, people, and environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things they may become anxious and scared.
Many may develop negative behavior, like aggression or phobias.
The positive side is that socialization could help alleviate these issues and make life with your pup more enjoyable.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, then playing with them for a long period of time will teach them to stop biting.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people, and in different settings will also help to reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums when you leave to go to work. It’s also important to start small and then gradually progress to bigger challenges over the course of time.