Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a brand new course that combines stimulation for the brain and training to unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. As this happens, the problematic behaviors disappear and more enjoyable behaviors emerge in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with years of experience in canine behaviour modification. She is also the founder of Brain Training for Dogs and author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the dog’s mental health and overall well-being. It keeps them fit and healthy and reduces the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related ailments like cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them happy and engaged with you. Exercising together will strengthen your bond and encourage socialization.
If a dog is not mentally challenged the brain can become cluttered over time. They may start to chew on things, scratch up furniture or bark excessively.
Training can help avoid these problems and improves your dog’s behavior around dogs and other dogs. In some cases, it can save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercise can also help slow down the beginning of memory loss as well as dementia. It helps to create new brain connections and also protects existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are an excellent option to provide your dog mental stimulation. They can also be a good exercise for dogs who aren’t in a position to perform as vigorously as they used to, or for dogs that are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area like a house or garden. For instance, you can hide bits of your dog’s favorite treat in the areas around the house (or outside when it’s warm enough) and let them search for it.
These brain games are entertaining and can be played for only a few minutes each time. They can also assist your dog to remain sharp in their minds while you train them. This helps them to learn faster and remain mentally sharp. This can also aid in improving their ability to focus on their commands and strengthen their relationship with their owners.
Treats
Treats are an excellent way to train your dog. This can be a good method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training as well as to stimulate their brains. However, you must be cautious not to overdo it.
In the course of training, it is essential to follow your commands. Only give them rewards when they follow the instructions correctly. This will keep your dog from being confused by mixed signals.
The most popular ways to train your dog’s brain include puzzle toys, games and mental exercises. They’re a great way to keep your dog’s mind active as well as giving them the chance to build their confidence.
One of the most adorable dog games that involves brains is hiding treats in different containers or cups. The dog has to figure out what container they’re supposed be under and, if they’re right, reward them with an edible treat.
Socialization
As a dog owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your pup has the confidence, adaptability and capability to deal with new situations. In this process the importance of socialization.
In the initial few years of their lives, young puppies should be exposed to different types of animals, people and different environments. They can be scared or anxious if they’re not exposed to these types of things.
Many may develop negative behavior, like aggression or phobias.
Socialization can help alleviate these problems and make life easier for your dog.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, then allowing them to play with them for a prolonged period will teach them to bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in a variety of environments will also help to reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums, after you leave to work. It’s important to begin small and then gradually progress to bigger challenges over time.