Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand new course, combines dog training and stimulation to unleash the inherent intelligence of your dog. This will cause undesirable behaviors to disappear and be replaced by more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of training experience in modifying the behavior of dogs. She is also the founder of Brain Training for Dogs and author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is crucial for a dog’s mental health and overall wellbeing. It helps keep them fit and healthy and lower the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia or related obesity-related illnesses like cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them content and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your bond and promotes socialization.
The dog’s brain can become dull and cluttered in time if they don’t experience mental stimulation. They may start to chew on things, scratch up furniture or bark in excess.
Training helps prevent these problems and improves your dog’s behavior around other dogs and humans. In some cases it can save your dog’s very life!
Additionally, exercise can delay the onset of memory loss and dementia. It helps to create new neural connections in the brain and protects nerve cells from deterioration.
Games
Games are a great option to give your dog a bit of mental stimulation. They are also an excellent exercise for dogs who aren’t in a position to exercise as vigorously as they used to, or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or operation.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a backyard or house. Place pieces of your dog’s favorite treat around the indoors or outdoors in the warmer weather. Let them go in search of it.
These brain games are enjoyable and can be played for only one or two minutes every time. They can also help your dog remain focused and sharp as you train them. This helps them to learn faster and remain mentally sharp. They also increase their ability to focus on commands, and it can enhance their bond with you.
Treats
One of the most important methods to train your dog is to give them treats. This is a great method to help reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. It is important to be cautious and not overdo this.
During training, it’s important to follow through with your commands and only treat when your dog has complied with the instruction correctly. This will keep your dog from being confused by mixed signals.
Some of the most sought-after dog brain training options include games, puzzles and mental exercises. These toys are a great method to keep dogs engaged and to help them build confidence.
Put treats in different cups or containers. This is among the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to guess what container the treat is supposed to be in and, if it’s correct, they get a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog is secure and well-adjusted. He should also be able to handle new situations. In this regard the importance of socialization.
In the early years, puppies should be exposed to all kinds of people and animals, as well as various environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things they may become anxious and scared.
They may even develop negative behaviors like aggression and fears.
The good news is that socialization can help solve these issues and make life with your pup more enjoyable.
If your puppy is rough-mouthing other dogs, playing with them for long periods will teach them to be more cautious when they bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different environments can also help to reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums after you leave to work. It’s important to start small, and then work your way into bigger issues over time.