Brain Training For Dogs
Brain Training for Dogs, a new course that combines dog training and stimulation to unleash the natural intelligence of your dog. When this happens, problem behaviors diminish and more desirable behaviors take over.
The program is designed by Adrienne Farricelli, a CPDT-KA dog trainer with a wealth of training in dog behavior modification. She is also the creator of Brain Training for Dogs and the author of several dog training books.
Exercise
Exercise is essential to the mental health and well-being of your dog. It keeps them fit and healthy and can lower the risk of hip dysplasia, heart disease or obesity-related diseases such as cancer or diabetes.
It also keeps them content and engaged with you. Engaging in exercise together can enhance your bond and encourage socialization.
If a dog isn’t mentally stimulated the brain can get cluttered over time. They may start chewing on things or scratch furniture.
Training can help avoid these issues, as well as improve your dog’s behavior with other dogs and humans. In some cases, it can save your dog’s life!
Mental exercise can also help slow down the onset memory loss and dementia. It aids in the creation of new connections in the brain and also protects existing nerve cells from degeneration.
Play the Game
If you are looking for an easy way to provide your dog with mental stimulation games are the ideal way to go. These games are also a great option to exercise dogs who aren’t as active as they used to be or recovering from an operation or injury.
Certain brain games for dogs are easy to make, and they all can be played in small spaces like the garden or a house. Hide pieces of your dog’s favorite treat around the house or outside when it’s warm enough. Let them go in search of it.
These brain games can be played for a short period at a stretch and give your dog an enjoyable mental exercise while you train them. This can help to improve their learning speed and keep them mentally sharp. They also increase their ability to concentrate on instructions, and it can improve their relationship with you.
Treats
Treats are a great method to teach your dog. This is a great method to reinforce their learning and stimulate their brains. Be careful to not overdo this.
When you train, it is vital to be consistent with your instructions. Only reward them if they follow the instructions correctly. This will ensure that you don’t send confusing signals and causing confusion to your dog.
Puzzle games, toys and mental exercises are a few of the most sought-after options for training dogs’ brains. These toys are an excellent way to keep dogs mentally active and to help them develop confidence.
Keep treats hidden in different containers or cups. This is one of the most popular brain games for dogs. The dog has to figure out what container they’re supposed be under If they’re able to guess correctly then reward them with an edible treat.
Socialization
As a dog’s owner, it’s your duty to ensure that your pup is confident, well-adjusted, and able to adapt to new situations. In this process socialization is essential.
In the early years of their lives, puppies need to be exposed various kinds of animals, people, and different environments. Without exposure to these things they may become anxious and scared.
Some might even develop negative behavior, like anxiety or phobias.
Socialization can help to alleviate these problems and make life easier for your dog.
If your puppy is causing trouble for other dogs, then playing with them for a long period of time will teach them to control their bite.
Socializing your dog with other dogs, people, and in different settings will help reduce the anxiety of separation, or temper tantrums when you leave to go to work. It’s important to begin small, and then progress to bigger challenges over time.