Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a brand new course, uses the stimulation of the mind and dog training to unlock the natural intelligence of your dog. This will cause problem behaviors to disappear and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of experience in canine behaviour modification. She is also the founder of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of a variety of dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the mental well-being and wellbeing of your dog. It can keep them healthy and fit and reduce the risk of heart diseases, hip dysplasia, or obesity-related ailments like diabetes or cancer.
You will also keep them engaged and happy. Exercise together strengthens your relationship and encourages socialization.
The brain of a dog can get dull and cluttered in time if they don’t experience mental stimulation. They may begin to chew on objects, scratch furniture or bark in excess.
Training can help avoid these problems, and improve your dog’s interactions with other dogs as well as with other people. In some cases it may even save your dog’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the progression of memory loss and dementia. It aids in the creation of new neural connections in the brain and helps protect existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are a great choice for providing your dog a mental stimulation. They are also an excellent way to exercise dogs that aren’t able do as much physical exercise 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. For instance, you can hide bits of your dog’s most loved treat within the house (or outside in the warmer weather) and let them search for it.
These brain games can be played for a few minutes at a time. They provide your dog with a fun mental workout while you train them. This can help them learn faster and keep mentally sharp. They can also improve their ability to focus on instructions, and it can strengthen their bond with you.
Treats
One of the most effective methods to train your dog is to give them treats. This is a great way to reinforce obedience training as well as to stimulate their brains. But, be careful not to overdo it.
In training, it’s essential to follow through with your commands and only treat when your dog has complied with the instruction correctly. This will stop your dog from becoming confused by mixed signals.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercises are a few of the most well-known options for brain training dogs. These toys are a great way to keep dogs mentally active and help them build confidence.
One of the most lovable dog brain games involves placing treats under various containers or cups. The dog is required to guess the container they’re supposed be under and, if they’re right then reward them with an edible treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it’s your duty to ensure that your pup is confident and well-adjusted. They should also be able to cope with new situations. In this regard it is vital to socialize your dog.
During the first few years of their lives, young puppies need to be exposed to different kinds of animals, people and different environments. They may become anxious or fearful if they’re not exposed to these situations.
Many may develop negative behavior, like fear or aggression.
Socialization can ease these problems and make life easier for your dog.
For example, if your puppy has a rough mouth with other dogs, offering them plenty of time to play will teach them how to control their bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different environments will help reduce anxiety about separation or temper tantrums after you leave to work. It’s important to start with a small amount and gradually move up to bigger challenges over time.