Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs is a new course that combines stimulation for the brain and training to unlock your dog’s inherent intelligence. This will cause undesirable behaviors to fade and be replaced by more desirable ones.
Adrienne Farricelli is a CPDT KA dog trainer with a wealth of experience in canine behaviour modification. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to dogs’ mental health and overall wellbeing. It keeps them healthy and fit. It reduces the risk of heart disease, hip dysplasia or obesity-related illnesses like cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them content and engaged with you. Exercising together will improve your bond and increase socialization.
If a dog isn’t mentally stimulated, their brain can become cluttered over time. They may begin chewing on things or scratch furniture.
Training can help avoid these problems and can improve your dog’s behavior around other people and dogs. In some instances it can even save your dog’s life!
Mental exercising can also help to slow down the process of onset memory loss and dementia. It helps create new brain connections and guards nerve cells from degeneration.
Games
Games are an excellent option for providing your dog a bit of mental stimulation. These games are also a great method to get your dog exercising if they’re not as active as they used to be, or dogs recovering from an injury or operation.
Simple brain games can be played in a small area like a house or garden. Hide pieces of your dog’s favorite food in the house or outside in warm weather. Let them go in search of it.
These brain games can be played for a few minutes at a time and can give your dog a fun mental workout while you are training them. This helps them to learn more quickly and remain sharp. They can also improve their ability to concentrate on their commands and can enhance their bond with you.
Treats
Treats are a great way to teach your dog. This is a fantastic method to increase the effectiveness of obedience training, and also to stimulate their brains. But, be careful not to overdo it.
When training, it is crucial to follow your instructions. Only give them rewards when they follow the instructions in a correct manner. This will prevent sending mixed signals and can confuse your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercises are just a few of the most requested options for dogs who are brain-training. They’re a great way to keep your dog’s mind engaged and also give them the chance to build their confidence.
Place treats in different cups or containers. This is among the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out the container in which the treat is supposed to be placed in, and if it’s 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 cope with any new situation. Socialization plays an important role in this process.
In their early years, puppies need to be exposed to a variety of animals and people as well as different environments. If they do not get these experiences they may become anxious and scared.
Some might even develop negative behaviors, such as aggression or phobias.
The good news is that socialization can ease these issues and make life with your dog easier.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, the act of letting them play with them for long periods will teach them to bite inhibition.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people and in different settings will help reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums, when you go to work. It is important to start with a small amount of time and build up to bigger problems over time.