Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that combines mental stimulation and training to unleash your dog’s inherent intelligence. When this happens, problematic behavior is reduced and more desirable behaviors erupt in their place.
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 wellbeing of your dog. It can keep them healthy and fit and reduce the risk of heart disease hip dysplasia or related obesity-related illnesses like cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them happy and engaged with you. Exercise together strengthens your bond and promotes socialization.
If a dog isn’t mentally challenged their brains can become cluttered over time. They may begin to chew on furniture or scratch things.
Training helps prevent these problems and improves your dog’s behavior around dogs and people. In some cases it could even save your pet’s life!
In addition, regular mental exercise can slow the onset of dementia and memory loss. It helps form new neural connections in the brain and also protects existing nerve cells from deterioration.
Games
If you are looking for a simple method to provide your dog with mental stimulation games are the best way to go. They can also be an excellent exercise for dogs that aren’t able to do as much physical exercise as they used to or for dogs who are recovering from an injury or operation.
Certain brain games for dogs are easy to prepare and can be played in small spaces like the garden or a house. Put pieces of your dog’s favourite food around the home or outside when it’s warm enough. Let them go in search of it.
Brain games can be fun and can be played for just one or two minutes every time. They can also aid your dog to remain mentally sharp while you train them. This can help them learn faster and remain sharp. This can also aid in improving their ability to concentrate on their commands and strengthen their connection with their pet.
Treats
Treats are an excellent way to train your dog. This is a great method to help reinforce their training and stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo this.
When you train, it is vital to be consistent in your commands. Only reward them when they obey the directions correctly. This will prevent your dog from being confused by mixed signals.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercises are just a few of the most requested options for dogs who are brain-training. These toys are an excellent method to keep dogs mentally active and help them gain confidence.
Hide treats under different cups or containers. This is among the most played 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’ll be rewarded.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner it is your responsibility to ensure that your pup has the confidence, flexibility and the ability to cope with a variety of situations. In this regard the importance of socialization.
In their early years, puppies must be exposed to different types of animals and people, as well as various environments. They can become fearful or anxious if they’re not exposed to these kinds of situations.
Many may develop negative behavior, like anxiety or phobias.
The positive side is that socialization can help alleviate these issues and make life with your pup easier.
For example, if your puppy is rough mouthing with other dogs, providing them ample time to play with them will teach them bite inhibition.
Having your dog socialize with people, other pets, and different environments can help them manage separation anxiety or temper tantrums when you leave for work. It is important to start small, and then work your way up to bigger problems over time.