Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that uses mental stimulation and training to unleash your dog’s natural intelligence. This will cause the bad behavior to disappear and be replaced with more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of experience in the field of canine 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 dog’s mental health and overall wellbeing. It can keep them healthy and fit, and reduce the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia, or obesity-related diseases like diabetes or cancer.
You can also keep them engaged and happy. Exercise together strengthens your relationship and helps to encourage socialization.
If a dog isn’t mentally challenged their brain may become cluttered over time. They may begin to chew on furniture or scratch things.
Training can help avoid these problems and improves your dog’s behavior with dogs and other dogs. In some cases it can even save your pet’s life!
Mental exercise can also help slow down the progression of memory loss and dementia. It helps create new brain connections and guards nerve cells against degeneration.
Play the Game
Games are an excellent option for providing your dog a mental stimulation. These games are also a great way to keep dogs active, even if they aren’t as active as they were, or dogs recovering from an operation or injury.
Simple brain games can be played in a small space like a backyard or house. Place pieces of your dog’s most loved food around the house or outside when it’s warm enough. Let them go in search of it.
These brain games are fun and can be played for just an hour or so each time. They can also help your dog to remain focused and sharp as you train them. This can help them learn faster and stay mentally sharp. They also can improve their ability to focus on the instructions and can improve their relationship with you.
Treats
Treats are a great way to train your dog. This can be an effective way to boost obedience training, and also to stimulate their brains. However, you need to be careful not to overdo it.
In the course of training, it is essential to be consistent with your commands. Only reward them if they follow the directions correctly. This will prevent sending mixed signals and confuse your dog.
Puzzle toys, games and mental exercise are some of the most popular choices for dogs that train their brains. They’re an excellent way to keep your dog mentally active and also give them the chance to improve their confidence.
Place treats in different cups or containers. This is among the most played brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out what container the treat is supposed to be placed in and if they are correct they are awarded a reward.
Socialization
As a dog’s proprietor, it is your responsibility to ensure that your dog has confidence, flexibility and the ability to deal with any new situation. In this process socialization is essential.
During their first few years, puppies need to be exposed to all kinds of animals and people as well as different environments. They can be anxious or fearful in the absence of exposure to these types of things.
Some may even develop negative behavior, like anxiety or phobias.
The good news is that socialization could help alleviate these issues and make life with your dog more enjoyable.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, the act of letting them play with them for a long time will teach them to be more cautious when they bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different settings will also help to reduce separation anxiety, or temper tantrums, when you leave to go to work. It’s important to start small and work your way into bigger problems over time.