Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand new course that combines the stimulation of the mind and dog training to unlock the natural intelligence of your dog. This will cause the bad behavior to disappear and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with extensive knowledge of modifying behavior in dogs. She is the founder of Brain Training for Dogs, and the author of several books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the mental well-being and wellbeing of your dog. It can keep them healthy and fit, and reduce the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia and related obesity-related illnesses like cancer or diabetes.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Engaging in exercise together can increase your bond and encourage socialization.
The brain of a dog can get dull and cluttered in time if they don’t get mentally challenged. They might begin to chew on things, scratch up furniture or bark in excess.
Training can help prevent these issues and can improve your dog’s behavior around other dogs and humans. In some cases it can save your dog’s very life!
In addition, mental exercise can slow the onset of dementia and memory loss. It helps to create new connections in the brain and also protects existing nerve cells from deterioration.
Games
Games are an excellent option for providing your dog a sense of stimulation. These games are also a great option to get your dog exercising if they’re not as active as they used to be or dogs recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a tiny space like a house or garden. For example, hide pieces of your dog’s favorite treat within the house (or outside if it’s warm enough) and let them search for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time. They provide your dog with an enjoyable mental workout while you train them. This can help to improve their learning speed and keep them mentally sharp. They can also increase their ability to focus on instructions, and it can increase their connection with you.
Treats
Treats are an excellent way to help train your dog. This is a great way to reinforce obedience training, as well as to stimulate their brains. However, you must be cautious not to overdo it.
When training, it is important to be consistent with your instructions and only treat when your dog has complied with the instructions in a correct manner. This will ensure that you don’t send mixed signals and confuse your dog.
Some of the most sought-after methods of training dogs’ brains include games, puzzles and mental exercises. They’re great for keeping your dog’s mind engaged while also giving them the chance to build their confidence.
Keep treats hidden in different cups or containers. This is among the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out which container they’re supposed to be in, and if they’re correct give them a treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your dog has self-confidence, flexibility and the ability to cope with a variety of situations. Socialization plays an important role in this process.
In the early years of their life, puppies need to be exposed various kinds of animals, people and environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things they may become anxious and fearful.
They may even develop negative behaviours like aggression and phobias.
The positive side is that socialization can help alleviate these issues and make life with your pup easier.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, playing with them for a prolonged period will teach them to control their bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people, and in different environments will also help to reduce anxiety about separation or temper tantrums, when you go to work. It’s important to start off small and gradually work your way up to bigger challenges as you go along.