Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand-new course, combines dogs and mental stimulation to unlock the inherent intelligence of your dog. This will cause problematic behaviors to fade away and be replaced by more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of knowledge of modifying behavior in dogs. She is also the founder of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of a variety of dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the mental health and well-being of your dog. It can keep them fit and healthy and reduce the risk of heart diseases, hip dysplasia, or obesity-related diseases like diabetes or cancer.
It also keeps them happy and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your relationship and promotes socialization.
If a dog is not mentally stimulated, their brain can get cluttered over time. They might begin to chew on things, scratch up furniture or bark in excess.
Training can prevent these issues and improves your dog’s behavior when it comes to dogs and other dogs. In certain situations, it can save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the onset memory loss and dementia. It aids in the creation of new connections in the brain and protects existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great option to provide your dog a bit of mental stimulation. They can also be beneficial for dogs that aren’t able get as much physical exercise as they used too, or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a house or garden. For instance, you can hide bits of your dog’s most loved treat 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 stretch and give your dog a fun mental workout while you train them. This can help to improve their learning speed and keep them mentally sharp. This can also aid in improving their ability to focus on their commands and build a stronger bond with their owner.
Treats
One of the most effective ways to teach your dog to provide treats. This is a great way to reinforce their learning and stimulate their brains. However, you need to be careful not to overdo it.
During training it is important to be consistent in your commands. Only reward them if they follow the directions correctly. This will help avoid sending mixed signals, which can confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercise are some of the most well-known choices for dogs that train their brains. They’re a great way to keep your dog mentally active while also giving them the chance to improve 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 figure out the container they’re supposed be hiding under, and if they’re correct you can reward them with an edible treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your dog is secure and well-adjusted. It is also important to ensure that your dog is to handle new situations. Socialization plays a critical role in this process.
During their first few years, puppies must be exposed to all kinds of animals and people, as well as different environments. They can become fearful or anxious if they are not exposed to these things.
They could even develop undesirable behaviors such as aggression and fear of heights.
Socialization can ease these issues and make life easier for your dog.
If your puppy is rough-mouthing other dogs, then allowing them to play with them for long periods will teach them 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 leave to go to work. It’s important to begin with a small amount and gradually move up to bigger challenges over time.