Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a brand new course that utilizes mental stimulation and training to help unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. When this happens behaviors fade away and more enjoyable behaviors erupt in their place.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of knowledge of modifying behavior in dogs. She is the creator of Brain Training for Dogs, and the author of several books on dog training.
Exercise
Exercise is vital to the mental well-being and health of your dog. It helps keep them healthy and fit and reduce the risk of heart diseases hip dysplasia or obesity-related diseases like cancer or diabetes.
They will also be happy and engaged with you. Exercising together will improve your bond and increase 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 things, scratch up furniture or bark excessively.
Training can prevent these issues and improves your dog’s behavior when it comes to other people and dogs. In some instances, it could save your dog’s very life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the process of onset memory loss and dementia. It helps to create new brain connections and also protects nerve cells from degeneration.
Games
Games are a great option if you want to give your dog a sense of stimulation. These games are also a great method to keep dogs active, even if they aren’t as active as they were or recovering from an injury or surgery.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a house or garden. Put pieces of your dog’s favourite food around the home or outside in the warmer weather. Let them search for it.
Brain games can be fun and can be played for only one or two minutes every time. They also help your dog to remain sharp in their minds while you train them. This can help them to learn faster and remain mentally sharp. They also increase their ability to focus on their commands and can strengthen their bond with you.
Treats
One of the most effective methods to train your dog is to reward them with treats. This is a great way to reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. However, you must be careful not to overdo it.
During training, it’s important to follow through with your commands and treat only those who have followed the instructions in a correct manner. This will ensure that you don’t send confusing signals and causing confusion to your dog.
Some of the most well-known dog brain training options include puzzle toys, games, and mental exercises. These toys are an excellent method to keep dogs engaged and to help them develop confidence.
Hide treats under different containers or cups. This is one of the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out the container in which the treat is supposed to be in and, if it’s correct they’ll be rewarded.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog has self-confidence, flexibility and the ability to cope with any situation. In this process socialization is essential.
In the beginning of their life, puppies must be exposed to various kinds of people, animals, and different environments. They can be anxious or fearful if they’re not exposed to these things.
Many may develop negative behaviors, for example aggression or phobias.
The good news is that socialization can ease these issues and make life with your pup easier.
If your puppy is constantly yelling at other dogs, allowing them to play with them for a long time will teach them to bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different environments will also help to reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums when you leave to go to work. It’s important to start small and gradually work up to bigger challenges over the course of time.