Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand new course that uses dogs and mental stimulation to unleash the natural intelligence of your dog. When this happens, problem behaviors fade away, and more desirable behaviors erupt in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with 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 to the dog’s mental health and overall wellbeing. It keeps them fit and healthy and reduces the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases such as cancer or diabetes.
You can also keep them entertained and happy. Exercise together can strengthen your bond and encourage socialization.
A dog’s brain can become dull and cluttered in time if they aren’t challenged mentally. They might begin to chew on things or scratch furniture.
Training helps prevent these problems and can improve your dog’s behavior around dogs and other dogs. In some instances it can even save your pet’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the onset memory loss and dementia. It aids in the formation of new connections in the brain and also protects existing nerve cells from deterioration.
Play the Game
Games are a great choice to give your dog mental stimulation. They are also an excellent way to exercise dogs who aren’t able to perform as vigorously as they used too, or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area like a garden or house. For instance, hide small pieces of your dog’s favourite food within the house (or outside when it’s warm enough) and let them hunt for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time. They can provide your dog with an enjoyable mental exercise while you train them. This can help them learn faster and stay mentally sharp. This can also aid in improving their ability to concentrate on their commands and build a stronger connection to their owner.
Treats
Treats are a great method to teach your dog. This can be an effective method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training and also to stimulate their brains. But, be careful not to overdo it.
In the course of training, it is essential to be consistent in your instructions. Only reward them when they follow the instructions correctly. This will help avoid sending confusing signals and causing confusion to your dog.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercises are just a few of the most sought-after options for brain training dogs. These toys are an excellent method to keep dogs mentally active and to help them build confidence.
Hide treats under different cups or containers. This is among the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to guess the container they’re supposed be under, and if they’re correct you can reward them with a treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the confidence, flexibility, and ability to deal with any new situation. In this process the importance of socialization.
In the early years of their lives, young puppies need to be exposed to various kinds of people, animals, and environments. If they do not get these experiences they could become anxious and scared.
They may even exhibit bad behaviours like aggression and fear of heights.
Socialization can help ease these issues and make life easier for your dog.
For instance, if you find that your puppy has a rough mouth with other dogs, allowing them ample time to play with them will teach them bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in a variety of environments will aid in reducing separation anxiety, or temper tantrums when you go to work. It’s crucial to start with a small amount of time and build up to larger problems over time.