Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a fresh course that combines mental stimulation and training to help unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. This will cause problem behaviors to disappear and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with years of 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 health of your dog. It helps keep their bodies healthy and fit and can reduce the risk of hip dysplasia, heart disease or obesity-related diseases like cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them satisfied and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your bond and helps to encourage socialization.
The dog’s brain may get dull and cluttered when they don’t get mentally challenged. They may begin to chew on objects, scratch furniture, or bark frequently.
Training can help you avoid these issues, and also improve your dog’s behavior when it comes to other dogs and with people. In some instances, it could save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercise can also slow down the beginning of memory loss as well as dementia. It helps to create new brain connections, and also protects nerve cells against degeneration.
Games
If you are looking for an easy way to help your dog get mental stimulation, games are the ideal way to go. They are also a good exercise for dogs who aren’t able to perform 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 area like a house or garden. Place pieces of your dog’s favorite food in the home or outside in warm weather. Let them search for it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a time. They give your dog a fun mental workout while you are training them. This can help them learn more quickly and remain 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 help train your dog. This is a great method to help reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. However, you need to be cautious not to overdo it.
During training it is important to be consistent in your instructions. Only reward them when they follow the directions correctly. This will stop your dog from being confused by mixed signals.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercise are some of the most well-known options for brain training dogs. They’re a great way to keep your dog mentally active and also give them the chance to build their confidence.
Put treats in different cups or containers. This is one of the most played brain games for dogs. The dog must guess what container the treat is supposed to be in and if they are correct, they get a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your pup has the confidence, flexibility and the ability to deal with any new situation. Socialization plays an important role in this process.
During the first few years of their lives, puppies should be exposed to various kinds of animals, people and environments. They can be scared or anxious in the absence of exposure to these things.
Some may even develop negative behaviors, for example aggression or phobias.
The positive side is that socialization can solve these issues and make life with your dog more enjoyable.
For instance, if your puppy has rough mouthing with other dogs, giving 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 also help to reduce stress and anxiety around separation, as well as temper tantrums, when you leave to go to work. It’s important to start small and gradually work your way up to larger challenges over time.