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. This will cause the bad behavior to disappear and be replaced by more desirable ones.
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 vital to the mental well-being and wellbeing of your dog. It helps keep them fit and healthy, and reduce the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases like diabetes or cancer.
It also keeps them content and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your bond and helps to encourage socialization.
If a dog isn’t mentally challenged, their brain can get cluttered over time. They may start chewing on objects or scratch furniture.
Training can help you avoid these problems, and improve your dog’s behavior when it comes to other dogs as well as with other people. In some instances it could even save your dog’s life!
In addition, mental exercise can help slow the progression of memory loss and dementia. It helps to create new brain connections, and also protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Games
If you’re seeking a simple way to give your dog mental stimulation games are a great way to go. They are also an excellent exercise for dogs that aren’t able do as much physical exercise as they used too, or for dogs who are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a garden or house. Put pieces of your dog’s favorite food in the home or outside in the warmer weather. Let them search for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a stretch and provide your dog with an enjoyable mental exercise while you are training them. This can help them learn faster and stay mentally sharp. They also increase their ability to focus on the instructions and can strengthen their bond with you.
Treats
One of the most important methods to train your dog is to provide treats. This is a great method to help reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. You should be cautious to not overdo this.
During training it is important to be consistent in your instructions. Only reward them when they follow the instructions in a correct manner. This will help prevent your dog from being confused by mixed signals.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercise are some of the most requested options for brain training dogs. These toys are an excellent method to keep dogs engaged and help them build confidence.
One of the most lovable dog brain games involves hiding treats in various containers or cups. The dog is required to guess what container they’re supposed be in If they’re right, reward them with a treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it’s your duty to ensure that your dog is calm, well-adjusted, and able to handle new situations. Socialization plays a critical role in this process.
In their early years, puppies have to be exposed to a variety of animals and humans, and also different environments. They may become fearful or anxious if they are not exposed to these kinds of situations.
Many may develop negative behaviors, like fear or aggression.
The positive side is that socialization can help ease these issues and make life with your pup more enjoyable.
For instance, if your puppy is rough mouthing with other dogs, offering them plenty of time to play will teach them how to control their bite.
Having your dog socialize with people, other pets and in different environments can help to reduce temper tantrums or separation anxiety when you leave for work. It’s important to start small and gradually work up to bigger challenges over the course of time.