We know that dogs need exercise like walks and a space to run in, but what about exercising their minds?

Brain Games for Puppies
Firefly Books
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Animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith was with us recently to explain how mental challenges help to build a strong bond between a dog and its owner and prevent future behavioral problems. Playing games that use reward-based teaching methods provides motivation and establishes trust.

Brain Games for Puppies is about more than just fun ways to play with a puppy. The book opens with a review of equipment and the essential obedience commands -- Puppy Sit, Puppy Down and Puppy Come -- as well as information on dog senses, using treats, addressing problems and responding to mistakes, safety, and much more. It covers equipment and using a clicker and addresses such issues as When Can A Puppy Begin To Play?, How To Encourage Play Behavior, Problems During Brain Games, and Play No-No's!

 

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