Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that utilizes mental stimulation and training to help unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. When this happens, problem behavior is reduced and more enjoyable behaviors take over.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer who has extensive training experience in modifying the behavior of dogs. She is also the founder of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is crucial for an animal’s mental and overall wellbeing. It helps keep their bodies healthy and fit and can reduce the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases such as cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them content and engaged with you. Training together will improve your bond and increase socialization.
The dog’s brain may become dull and cluttered as time passes if they don’t get mentally challenged. They may begin to chew on furniture or scratch things.
Training can help avoid these problems and improves your dog’s behavior with dogs and people. In some cases, it can save your dog’s life!
Mental exercise can also slow down the process of onset memory loss and dementia. It helps form new neural connections in the brain and helps protect existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Games
Games are an excellent option to provide your dog mental stimulation. These games are also a great option to keep dogs active, even if they aren’t as active as they were, or dogs recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a tiny space such as a garden or a house. For instance, place pieces of your dog’s favorite food in different areas around the home (or outside if it’s warm enough) and let them go hunting for it.
These brain games can be played for a few minutes at a time. They give your dog a fun mental workout while you are training them. This can help them learn more quickly and remain sharp. They also increase their ability to concentrate on their commands and can strengthen their bond with you.
Treats
One of the most effective methods to train your dog is to give them treats. This is a great way to reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. You must be careful to not overdo this.
When training, it is important to be consistent with your commands and treat only when they have followed the instructions properly. This will keep your dog from being confused by confusing signals.
Some of the most sought-after dog brain training options include puzzle toys, games, and mental exercises. They’re a great way to keep your dog’s mind active as well as giving them a chance to build their confidence.
One of the most lovable brain games for dogs is hiding treats under different containers or cups. The dog has to figure out the container in which the treat is supposed to be placed in and if they are correct they are awarded a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s proprietor, it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the confidence, flexibility and the ability to cope with a variety of situations. In this process socialization is essential.
In their early years, puppies have to be exposed to a variety of animals and people, and also different environments. They can become anxious or fearful when they aren’t exposed to these situations.
Some people may even develop negative behaviors, such as fear or aggression.
The good news is that socialization could help solve these issues and make life with your dog more enjoyable.
For instance, if you find that your puppy has rough mouthing with other dogs, providing them ample time to play will teach them bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different environments can help reduce separation anxiety, or temper tantrums after you leave to work. It’s also important to start small and gradually work up to bigger challenges over the course of time.