Brain Training For Dogs

03/25/2021

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21 ESSENTIAL DOG COMMANDS TO TEACH YOUR DOG. Proper training is one of the most rewarding parts of being a pet owner. When done right, you set your dog up for a lifetime of happiness, love and safety. Commands like sit, down and stay not only help your dog behave at home, but can help them be a good...

03/19/2021

1. Be Consistent with Reinforcement

Understanding which reinforcement method is best for your dog is crucial for effective training.  Additionally, the timing of reinforcement is important.  Dogs that are newly learning a command should be reinforced quickly and consistently, or else they may become confused about which behavior to offer and when.  Swift and reliable reinforcement will help your dog better understand expectations and in turn set up your dog for training success. 

2. Practice in multiple environments

During training it is important to practice in multiple environments, even when your dog is new to learning.  The key is to manage your expectations and not expect too much too soon in distracting environments.  For instance, during a walk in the park make sure your dog knows you have a high-value reward.  Practice first only getting your dog’s attention and reward your pet for every positive interaction.  Slowly increase the difficulty level of the desired behaviors over time before proofing your pet in a distracting environment. 

3. Use Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement training, which involves giving a dog a positive cue such as a treat when the desired behavior is offered, has been
to be best for the vast majority of dogs, particularly for the average household pet.  Never punish your dog for giving the desired behavior too slowly or inconsistently. 

4. Study Behavioral Science and Operant/Classical Conditioning

Knowledge is power, both for you and your dog.  
5. Understand Canine Body Language

Although dogs cannot speak to us verbally, they will speak to us with their bodies if we know how to listen.  Dogs communicate with humans via their eyes, body posture, tail position, and stance. 

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03/17/2021

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03/16/2021

Keeping dogs from digging can be tricky -- dogs dig because it's fun! Learn how to curb or redirect this pesky behavior.Digging is normal behavior for your dog – she's probably playing! Dogs also dig to bury bones or other treasures – a behavior that dates back to the days when dogs hunted their food and buried leftovers in a cool place to keep them from spoiling. However, some dogs might dig due to anxiety or to escape.If your dog is tearing up your yard or an area in your home, try these tips: 

Give your dog with plenty of regular exercise and provide appropriate toys to keep her occupied. 

Set up an appropriate area in your yard to dig, like a sand pit in the corner, and teach your dog to dig there. Don't punish or yell at her if she digs elsewhere – instead, redirect the behavior towardTo discourage digging in other areas, place chicken wire under the soil, fence your gardens, or use a cinder block or paving stone.

Crate your dog or create a dog run outdoors if she's going to be unsupervised for a long period. While some people see confinement as cruel, it really is safer if your dog could dig her way out of your yard. Most dogs can easily be crate-trained and will come to enjoy their own space.

03/14/2021

Getting your dog to use its nose to find hidden treasure is a great way to stimulate its brain and teach your dog to use all of its senses. Starting out, you'll want to set your dog up for success so it understands the game and doesn't get too discouraged.

Begin with something simple. Put your dog in a sit-stay and hide a treat or favorite toy somewhere obvious, even letting your dog watch you hide it. Then give your dog the release cue to go find the toy. Reward your dog big-time for its success in finding the hidden treasure.Once your dog understands the game, ramp up the difficulty.

Hide the treat or toy in another room, or some place where other scents mask the treat or toy, like the bottom of the laundry bin or under the food dish. You can also make the game really hard by using cardboard boxes. Set up 10 to 20 cardboard boxes of different sizes and, without your dog seeing, place the reward in only one box.

Let your dog investigate all of the boxes and provide the reward or a jackpot treat when it selects the correct box. There are so many variations on this game that it will have the two of you playing different versions for years to come.

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03/14/2021

If the prospect of bonding with your dog has you feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Here are two important guidelines I encourage all pet parents to keep in mind.
First, remember that every dog is different. If a bonding exercise doesn’t seem to work for your dog, don’t force it. The most important thing is to understand what your dog is trying to communicate. If they are not thrilled with your actions, it’s okay to stop and try something else.
Also, be kind...to your dog and yourself. 
When a pet parent hires me, most of the time they want to fix a specific problem. They are so stressed, I often hear things like, 'You’re my dog's last chance,' or 'My dog just doesn’t get it.' Bonding doesn’t happen instantly, and it’s natural to get frustrated. But patience pays off. Remember to be gentle, use positive training methods, and speak softly to your dog for the best results.

Bonding Exercises to Practice with Your Dog

If you're not sure how to start bonding with your dog, here are some specific steps you can work into each day. 
Remember, you may be super excited about bonding with your new puppy or adopted dog, but bonding is a two-way street. Most dogs need time to warm up to the idea. Stay attuned to your dog’s feedback and ease off if they are showing signs of stress.

03/12/2021

It is possible to teach an old dog new tricks. Go through this checklist to make sure you start off on the right foot:

Build trust and a strong friendship with your dog

Take time to really know your furry friend well

Recognize and respect your dog’s’ limits

Keep training sessions short

Never underestimate the power of positive reinforcement

Use qualitative dog treats and also compliment your dog a lot, to guide and motivate him towards a certain behavior. After a while, you can use fewer treats and focus more on praising him.

Start with a single trick at a time; dogs can get confused by too many different commands

Associate new places, people, toys with learning a new trick. Then once his usual environment changes, he will be more receptive to learning new things.

Remember that dog training is a commitment you make, so offer time and be consistent.

Teaching an old dog new tricks is possible, but won’t happen overnight. Research says it takes up to 4 weeks for an old dog to learn new things, so patience cannot be over stressed.

03/11/2021

Select a reinforcer  to provide your dog as they learn and make great choices. A great reinforcer should be something your dog really wants, is small, and is easy to provide repeatedly.

For 99 percent of dogs this is some kind of food item like a treat. Things like cut-up hotdogs, small pieces of cheese or lunch meat, or store-bought training treats are good options.

03/09/2021

Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you reward the behaviors you like and ignore the behaviors you do not like.

You can use praise, life rewards (such as games, walks, or car rides), or treats to reward your dog good behavior.

Clicker training is one effective method, but it's possible to use rewards without the clicker. To help you get started, it's good to understand the many benefits of training your dog with positive reinforcement.

Positive reinforcement allows everyone in the family to get involved in training the dog. It doesn't require you to speak in a strong tone of voice, use your strength, or put yourself or a family member in potential danger. Everyone in the family can get in on the act!

Positive reinforcement allows you to communicate clearly with your dog. You decide what you want your dog to do and let it know by offering rewards when the dog does the desired action. When you reward your dog for doing things correctly, it's more likely to repeat those good behaviors because dogs aim to please.

Using training methods such as leash corrections or other forms of punishment is not effective for every dog. In fact, in some cases, punishment can serve to make a behavior problem worse.

03/08/2021

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03/08/2021

It’s not the old dog who can’t learn new tricks. It’s you.
When it comes to our deepest convictions, and generally making up our mind, resistance to change might be a good thing. “It is a singular blessing,” Laurence Sterne writes in Tristram Shandy, “that nature has formed the mind of man with the same happy backwardness and renitency against conviction, which is observed in old dogs,—‘of not learning new tricks’.”

Not so in helping shape the mind of others Notice that over the centuries, the focus shifts—first, from the “dogge” (who can’t learn) to “You” (who can’t teach), putting the teacher up front and center.

This isn’t pedagogically sound, by today’s standards, as the “sage on the stage” model has long been discredited
Switching perspectives not only puts the onus on the teacher to impart the knowledge (“lerne” becomes “teach”), disempowering the learner in the process, but also makes this out to be a near-impossible task (what was once merely “harde” to do, now “can’t” be done).

The latest research on canine cognition suggests that older dogs do indeed learn—only, to put it rather delicately.

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03/07/2021

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03/06/2021

Dogs tell us vast amounts of information through body language. From the more obvious cues like how quickly it is wagging and in what direction, or how they're holding their ears, to the more subtle language held in the shape of their eyes, the angle at which they're holding their body to something, or the tenseness of the corners of their mouths, are all words written on a billboard for us to read.

If you want to build a better bond with your dog, the first place to start is to study how dogs communicate with their bodies. You can then better understand what your dog is trying to tell you, and when you start listening, the two of you will get along much more easily.

03/06/2021

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03/05/2021

Yes and no!  You should always notice and acknowledge when your dog makes a good choice, via a kind word, a pat on the head, or another reward. But that doesn’t mean you will be delivering treats for every correct behavior every time for the rest of your dog’s life. The one area where you will eventually move toward intentional inconsistency is the delivery of food reinforcement. Do
gs (all learners, in fact) exhibit the strongest behaviors when they are “variably reinforced,” which is just a fancy way of saying “not every time and not predictably.”

As your dog becomes fluent in a behavior in a broad array of circumstances, you can start onlyrewarding the very best of that behavior: the fastest sits, for example. However! Never set your dog up for a situation where they are sometimes being rewarded and sometimes being punished for a behavior.

This means that you can’t call your dog to come to you and deliver some salmon on Tuesday, but then call them and take them out of the fun to put them right into their crate on Wednesday. That is not consistent. It will leave your dog wondering if today is a salmon day or a fun-ending day, and that will weaken the behaviors you’re working so hard on. 

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03/05/2021

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03/03/2021

Dogs are naturally wired to chase cars and other moving objects. When they don’t have appropriate outlets or training, they chase bicycles Chasing some things, though, can get dogs into trouble with owners, the neighbors, or even get them hurt or killed. Learn how to train your dog to stop chasing.
Why Dogs Chase

Dogs evolved as endurance specialists. Wild canines, like wolves and coyotes, use speed to run down prey. Domesticated dogs are but one step away from their wild cousins and have retained this instinct to run.
Consider Your Dog's Breed

All dogs enjoy the chase, but particular breeds developed for specific kinds of work are typically more obsessive than others. Consider your dog's breed if you have to have chasing issues.
Expose Your Dog to Staged Situations

The goal is to expose your dog to staged situations that prompt chasing behavior, such as livestock or cars. Place your pup on a 6-foot leash (as a safety precaution should the dog bolt), and give the sit/stay command. Next, have a friend slowly ride a bicycle, drive a car, or jog by the pup, while you continue to enforce your puppy's sit/stay position.
Distract and Reward

Distract your dog with a food reward, praising it for not chasing. As soon as it begins to agitate about running after (whining, growling), make an about-face and walk the other direction while praising and offering treats.
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03/01/2021

By staring, they are showing their human their interest, excitement, and anticipation of the moment. They have an intentional awareness of the present that allows them to focus on just what they deem important at the time, regardless of what's going on around them. When a dog is feeling good about the situation and at ease, other body language like a wagging tail or pouncing jump may be present. He may even like it when the human stares back. This mutual staring, much like in human relationships, releases oxytocin, commonly known as the "love hormone," and can be a good way to bond and show affection.

A dog will sense the trust and love you are trying to convey and will return it in kind. However, dogs that have a history of abuse or neglect may not react in the same way. Typically, they won't like it if a human stares back at them, as it may be interpreted as a sign of aggression. And a hurt or scared dog may be shaking or cowering while they stare because they are in fear of something that may happen next. An angry dog, or one that feels threatened, may stand in an aggressive posture that shows he's ready to defend himself or his area.

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03/01/2021

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02/28/2021

It's extremely common for dogs to lick people. Why do they do this? As you might have guessed, licking is usually a way for dogs to show us affection. That explains why we often call them "doggie kisses"

Dogs also lick us because they are seeking our attention. Plus, they think we taste pretty good.

There are instinctive reasons for licking as well; wolves and wild dogs sometimes feed their young by regurgitating food from the hunt.
If it bothers you when your dog licks you, then

Training is the best way to stop it.

Generally, ignoring the licking and rewarding when your dog stops licking will train your dog that licking is not desired. If you don't mind licking, then it's probably okay.

Although dogs mouths are not cleaner than ours (that's a myth), the bacteria are not generally harmful unless it gets into an open wound.

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02/27/2021

The reason that your pooch is licking its mouth might not be for the reason you think. They're likely licking because they think you're angry. It's a finding that might make you reconsider your demeanor when you interact with your pet.

Mouth-licking was triggered by visual cues only (facial expressions). There was also a species effect, with dogs mouth-licking more often when looking at humans than at other dogs "Most importantly, the findings indicate that this behavior is linked to the animals' perception of negative emotions."

In other words, mouth-licking appears to be a form of communication aimed specifically at humans who have angry facial expressions.

The dogs did not, however, lick when they heard angry human voices, which is telling. This means that dogs are using visual cues to respond to visual cues alone; they are using their own facial expressions as a response to ours.

02/21/2021

Your dog literally trusts you with his life. Even so, he may instinctually hide his pain from you. It’s not because he suddenly doesn’t think you’re in his corner. The culprit, rather, is evolutionary hard-wiring that goes back thousands of years to your dog’s ancestral beginnings as a hunter-predator.

“From an evolutionary standpoint, dogs who exhibited outward signs of pain were more at risk of attack from a predator. Over time, dogs learned to mask symptoms, which showed weakness, or vulnerability. From a survival perspective, many animals tend to hide outward expressions of pain,”
Your usually ravenous pup won’t eat

No, your dog doesn’t think she needs to go on a diet. A change in appetite can signal a number of medical conditions in dogs. It can also mean your dog is in pain. “Owners usually notice when their chowhounds aren’t living up to their usual reputation for eating anything they can get their paws on. Lack of appetite, or, inappetence, as your veterinarian may call it, can be a sign of pain, or discomfort. If your pup has never missed a meal, there is reason to be concerned about her turning up her nose to food and treats,”
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Whimpering and whining

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Biting, growling, or snapping

02/20/2021

When the temperature rises, many dog owners fill their pets' water bowls with ice cubes or pass them a cube to play with.
However, Nicholas explained that it isn't good for dogs to chomp on ice.


"Ice is a common culprit in broken dog teeth, especially the larger teeth towards the back of their mouth. These broken teeth are painful and can easily become infected, requiring either a root canal or tooth removal," said Nicholas.

Plain, cold water or frozen dog-safe vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes are a better choice for warm-weather dog treats.

02/19/2021

In its most basic form, “pawing” is a form of communication, explains Gerardo Perez-Camargo, DVM, Vice President of Research and Development at Freshpet. Or, more specifically, it’s a communication initiation, akin to you clearing your throat to signal you’re about to speak or tapping a friend on the shoulder to get their attention. But your dog could accomplish that just as easily with barking. So, when your dog chooses to put his paw on you to get your attention, he’s making a choice. The question is: Why?

02/18/2021

How can you resist those longing eyes looking up at you while you stuff your face? When you start feeding him from the table, he will expect it each time. And what happens when the begging becomes audible and he whines and barks until he gets what he wants? Change the reservation to humans only and give your pup an alternative behavior to keep him happy and occupied. “You could have your puppy in his crate, so you don’t have to worry, or you could practice teaching your puppy to stay on his bed. Couple this with a tasty chewy snack, such as a bully stick or stuffed Kong, and you have a recipe for success for years to come,”

02/17/2021

Training your puppy to come when called is a basic command that all dogs should learn. It not only promotes polite behavior, but it can also save your puppy’s life.

Curious puppies get into trouble without constant supervision. Even when you are watching, that teasing squirrel can tempt your pup to run into oncoming traffic before you can stop it.

A recall—coming when called—allows owners to prevent trouble, even from a distance. No matter their size, puppies travel faster on four pudgy paws than people, so there’s no way to catch them.

In fact, chasing a puppy becomes a racing game you won’t win. When you teach your dog to obey "come " command they will stay safely within reach, even without the benefit of a leash.

02/15/2021

One of the most common mistakes made in dog training is to accidentally reinforce undesired behaviors. You may not even think of it as rewarding or reinforcement. Examples include comforting your dog when he's frightened, letting him in the house right away when he barks, or even giving him a stern talking-to when he misbehaves.
Our dogs are social creatures who seek our attention. Giving attention of any kind can tell your dog that his current behavior is good and should continue. To many dogs, even negative attention is better than none at all. If your dog is doing something undesirable, like jumping up on you, whining, or begging, the best thing you can do is to deny attention until the behavior stops.
Note: If the undesired behavior is self-rewarding, such as chewing furniture or getting into the trash, ignoring your dog is not the best idea. Instead, redirect your dog's attention to a healthy activity that rewards, such as playing with a toy or going through training exercises.

02/15/2021

Puppies love to chew. This probably isn't news to most people, especially those with a new puppy at home. Rather than trying to prevent a puppy from chewing, teach him which things are appropriate chew toys.

Confinement is one of the tools in your arsenal when it comes to chew-training. It allows you to prevent your puppy from having the opportunity to chew on furniture, shoes, toys, or anything else you don't want him to have.

Redirecting him to appropriate toys is another part of chew training. It's not enough to tell your dog "no" when he picks up something you don't want him to have. Inste

ad, you need to redirect him to something he can have, like a dog chew or a Kong.

02/15/2021

For many dogs, going outside to play means one thing: chasing the ball. But they like other games, too. One is tug-of-war. “Dogs love tug-of-war, and it has no connection to aggression, especially if you alternate who wins,” says Meaghan Ropski, DVM, veterinarian and clinical behavior resident with the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Games like tug also teach dogs a vital skill: impulse control. “If teeth or nails ever touch your skin, game over,” says Dr. Ropski. “They learn really quickly not to go too far.”

Phillips plays a training game called Automatic Check-In with her canine students that involves giving them a treat when they look at her without being asked. “The more your dog looks at you, the more you can ask him to do,” she explains. To really get your dog excited about learning, whip up a batch of these homemade dog treats.

02/13/2021

02/13/2021