Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a new course, combines the stimulation of the mind and dog training to unlock the inherent intelligence of your dog. This will cause problem behaviors to diminish and be replaced by more desirable ones.
The program was designed by Adrienne Farricelli an CPDT-KA dog trainer with years of experience in canine behavior modification. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the mental health and well-being of your dog. It keeps them healthy and fit. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases like diabetes or cancer.
It also keeps them happy and engaged with you. Exercise together can strengthen your relationship and helps to encourage socialization.
If a dog is not mentally stimulated their brains can get cluttered over time. They may start to chew on objects, scratch furniture, or bark a lot.
Training can help avoid these problems and improves your dog’s behavior when it comes to dogs and people. In some instances, it could save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the onset memory loss and dementia. It aids in the formation of new neural connections in the brain and helps protect existing nerve cells from deterioration.
Games
Games are a great option to give your dog a sense of stimulation. They can also be a good exercise for dogs that aren’t able to exercise as vigorously as they used to, or for dogs that are recovering from an operation or injury.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a backyard or house. Place pieces of your dog’s most loved food around the indoors or outdoors in the warmer weather. Let them go in search of it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time and can provide your dog with a fun mental workout while you are training them. This helps them to learn more quickly and remain sharp. This can also help them improve their ability to concentrate on their commands and strengthen their relationship with their owners.
Treats
One of the most effective ways to teach your dog to reward them with treats. This can be a good way to reinforce obedience training as well as to stimulate their brains. It is important to be cautious and not overdo this.
In the course of training, it is essential to be consistent in your instructions. Only reward them when they follow the instructions properly. This will prevent your dog from getting confused by confusing signals.
Some of the most sought-after methods of training dogs’ brains include games, puzzles, and mental exercises. They’re a great way to keep your dog mentally active while also giving them a chance to increase their confidence.
Keep treats hidden in different cups or containers. This is among the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to guess the container in which the treat is supposed to be placed in and if they are correct they’ll be rewarded.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your dog is comfortable and well-adjusted. They should also be able to deal with any new situation. In this process it is vital to socialize your dog.
In the beginning of their lives, young puppies must be exposed to various types of people, animals, and environments. If they don’t get exposure to these types of things they may become scared and anxious.
Some people may even develop negative behaviors, for example anxiety or phobias.
The positive side is that socialization can help alleviate these problems and make life with your dog more enjoyable.
For example, if your puppy has a rough mouth with other dogs, providing them ample time to play with them will help them learn to stop biting.
The ability to let your dog interact with other pets, people and different settings can help reduce temper tantrums or separation anxiety when you go to work. It’s also important to start small, and then progress to bigger challenges over the course of time.