Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand new course, combines mental stimulation and dog training to unlock the natural intelligence of your dog. This will cause the bad behavior to diminish and be replaced by more desirable ones.
The program was developed by Adrienne Farricelli who is a CPDT-KA dog trainer with a wealth of training in dog behavior modification. She is the founder of Brain Training for Dogs, and is the author of a variety of books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the mental health and well-being of your dog. It can keep them healthy and fit and reduce the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia and obesity-related conditions such as diabetes or cancer.
It also keeps them content and engaged with you. Exercise together can increase your bond and encourage socialization.
If a dog is not mentally challenged their brain may get cluttered with time. They may begin to chew on furniture or scratch things.
Training can help you avoid these problems, and improve your dog’s behavior with other dogs and with people. In some instances it could even save your dog’s life!
Additionally, mental exercises can help slow the progression of dementia and memory loss. It helps to create new brain connections and protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
If you are looking for a simple method to give your dog mental stimulation games are the best way to go. 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 recovering from an injury or operation.
Simple brain games can be played in a tiny space such as a garden or a house. Hide pieces of your dog’s favourite food around the home or outside in the warmer weather. Let them go in search of 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 to improve their learning speed and keep them mentally sharp. This can aid in improving their ability to concentrate on commands and strengthen their bond with their owner.
Treats
One of the most effective methods to teach your dog to use treats. This can be an effective way to reinforce obedience training, as well as to stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo it.
During training, it’s important to follow through with your commands and only treat when your dog has followed the instruction correctly. Doing this will avoid sending mixed signals and confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercise are some of the most well-known options for dogs who are brain-training. They’re a great way to keep your dog mentally active while also giving them the chance to build their confidence.
Hide treats under different cups or containers. This is among the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog is required to guess the container in which the treat is supposed to be placed in and if they are correct, they get a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog is calm and well-adjusted. They should also be able to cope with new situations. Socialization plays a vital role in this process.
During their first few years, puppies have to be introduced to all types of animals and people as well as different environments. They may be anxious or fearful in the absence of exposure to these kinds of situations.
Some may even develop negative behaviors, like aggression or phobias.
Socialization can help alleviate these issues and make life easier for your dog.
For instance, if you find that your puppy has a rough mouth with other dogs, giving them plenty of time to play with them will teach them to be more cautious with their bites.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different settings will also help to reduce separation anxiety, or temper tantrums, when you go to work. It’s important to begin small, and then progress to bigger challenges over time.