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Brain Games for Dogs

by Claire Arrowsmith

Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dog's health and happiness.

FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New

Publisher Description

Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dog's health and happiness. This book provides more than just fun ways to challenge a dog's thinking and puzzle-solving ability. Claire Arrowsmith strongly suggests that such challenges help build a strong bond between a dog and its owner. She examines the accepted evidence of the importance of mental stimulation and why it's important to use only reward-based teaching methods. She also explains how to use hand signals and incorporate mental challenges and learning into everyday activities. Icons for each game indicate whether it is interactive, solo or group, where it can be played, the level of difficulty and whether any props or toys are used. Some of these great games are: Puppy PlayHide and SeekCarry ItEgg and Spoon RaceMini Agility CourseNature's Obstacle CourseFind the TreatRoll Over, Play Dead and other performance tricks With straightforward text and full-color photographs, Brain Games for Dogs is a valuable guide to important elements for successful and fun dog training.

Author Biography

Claire Arrowsmith is a zoologist and applied animal behaviorist. She has conducted research in dog aggression, animal rescue, behavioral consultations and the training of hearing dogs for the deaf. She is the principal practitioner for the Pet Behavior Centre, which offers consultations in 10 regional clinics, including Queen's Veterinary School at Cambridge University, England.

Table of Contents

Contents What Is A Brain Game? Why Do Dogs Need Activities? Invest Time In Your Dog The Influence of Breeds on Games Part 1: Prepare To Play Brain Games Chapter One: Introducing Brain Games Examples of Breed Type and General Play Preference The Influence of Age on Play Why Health Is Important In Brain Games Which Games To Play? Playing With Multiple Pets Behavior Problems Brain Games Guidelines Chapter Two: The Basic Skills Why Use Positive Training Methods? Rules Of Game Play Using Rewards In Play Using Food As Rewards What Treats? Your Dog Can Win Jackpots! Reducing The Rewards What Motivates Your Dog? Where To Begin Brain Game? When To Begin Brain Games? Have Realistic Aims Take A Break Why Good Ground Rules Are Important Should You Try Clicker Training? Getting Your Timing Right Getting Started With A Clicker Training Without A Clicker Shaping Behaviors To Build A Game Brain Games Involving Toys Safety Considerations: The Size, Shape And Structure Of Toys Other Injury Risks Teaching Basic Play Skills To Timid Or New Dogs Rescued Dogs Avoiding Problems and Resolving Minor Issues Charting Your Progress Using Hand Signals Introducing Verbal Cues Minimizing Cues Coping When Training Doesn''t Go As Planned Avoid Punishment During Games Being Prepared To Play Part 2: Let The Brain Games Begin Chapter Three: It''s Puppy-Play Puppy Chew Chew Puppy Retrieve Go To Bed Take It And Leave It Chapter Four: Games At Home Activity Toys And Boredom Busters Find It! The Leg Weave Jump Over Limbo Dancing Doorbell Dash Where Are My Keys? The Canine Cleaner Tidy Your Toys Chapter Five: Games For Small Areas Foot Touch Push The Door Closed Indoor Agility Play Box Chapter Six: Games For The Garden Digging For Treasure Frozen Popsicles Toy Bungee Skipping Creating An Outdoor Obstacle Course Jumping Hoops Tunnel Dash Zigzagging Chapter Seven: Games To Play While Out And About Extendable Excitement Skater Dog Hide And Seek Carry It Nature''s Obstacle Course Egg And Spoon Race Chapter Eight: Verbal Games Multilingual Tricks Toy Identity Parade Chapter Nine: Traveling Games Catch The Treat In-Car Entertainment Poker Face Chapter Ten: Water Games Bobbing For Treats Dunking And Diving The Great Water Race Chapter Eleven: Games For Less Active Dogs Balance A Treat On Your Paw Balance A Treat On Your Nose Shy Dog Chapter Twelve: Search Games Fastest Canine Eye Out Of Sight But Not Out Of Mind Go Get . . . Chapter Thirteen: Armchair Games Reach Out And Touch How Do You Do? Hop Over Sneeze And Retrieve! Say Your Prayers Fetch The Bowl Changing Channels Chapter Fourteen: Games For Specific Breeds Terriers Scenthounds Herding Dogs Sighthounds Chapter Fifteen: Party Games Shake A Paw Waving Hi And Goodbye Spinning Around And Around Rollin'' Rover Playing Dead Crawling Canine Bedtime! Multiple Dog Party Tricks Chapter Sixteen: Competitive Games Agility Flyball Frisbee, Flying Disc Or Disc Dog Obedience Heelwork To Music Or Canine Freestyle Earthdog Trials Lure Coursing Dock Diving Or Splash Dogs Tracking Canix Sledding Field Trials Herding Trials Rally-Obedience Acknowledgments Picture Credits

Review

A very visually appealling book--full of glossy pages with clear instructions and fun, full-color photographs of dogs and humans playing together.--Geeta Nadkarni "Montreal Gazette" (12/11/2010 12:00:00 AM)
Brain Games for Dogs is full of glossy pages with clear instructions and full-colour photographs of dogs and humans playing together. The more than 75 games include beginner-level ones for rescue dogs and puppies, agility games, party games, indoor and outdoor games as well as ones that teach and reinforce verbal comprehension and problem solving. Some games require certain specialized equipment, but most can be improvised with your dog's existing toys.--Geeta Nadkarni "Ottawa Citizen" (12/12/2010 12:00:00 AM)
Contrary to popular belief you can teach an old dog new tricks.... This book offers hundreds of fun ways to do just that, as well as reinforce the bond between dog and owner. Boredom Busters give you peace of mind that Fido will entertain himself when left alone. Full color photographs and detailed instructions guide the training of your dog.-- "Cabin Life" (2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)
Filled with ways to challenge a dog's thinking and puzzle-solving abilities and help build a strong bond between canine and owner.-- "Pet Age" (10/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dog's health and happiness. This book provides more than just fun ways to challenge a dog's thinking and puzzle-solving ability. Claire Arrowsmith strongly suggests that such challenges help build a strong bond between a dog and its owner. She examines the accepted evidence of the importance of mental stimulation and why it s important to use only reward-based teaching methods. She also explains how to use hand signals and incorporate mental challenges and learning into everyday activities. Icons for each game indicate whether it is interactive solo or group, where it can be played, the level of difficulty, and whether any props or toys are used. Some of these great games are: Puppy Play, Hide and Seek, Egg and Spoon Race, Mini Agility Course.-- "Pet Business Magazine" (10/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
If you want a smarter, more active canine, pick up a copy of Brain Games for Dogs: Fun Ways to Build a Strong Bond With Your Dog and Provide it With Vital Mental Stimulation by zoologist and applied animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith. It offers hours of entertainment for you and your pet. You'll learn a variety of ways to mentally challenge and train your dog. It's hard to say who will enjoy it more--you or your pup.-- "Today's Diet and Nutrition" (5/1/2011 12:00:00 AM)
Read this is you've got a lot of time and patience, want to keep Bowser's brain stimulated or fantasize about a gig with Superdogs.--Valerie Berenyi "Vancouver Sun/Calgary Herald/Canada.com" (10/26/2010 12:00:00 AM)
The color photos and step-by-step instructions will make you want to try training your dog again Or you can find new games for an already obedient pup.--Lana Berkowitz, Houston Chronicle "Indiana Gazette" (10/24/2010 12:00:00 AM)

Review Quote

You can teach an old dog new tricks... This book offers hundreds of fun ways to do just that.

Excerpt from Book

Introducing Brain Games The fact that you are reading about Brain Games for your dog means that you have an interest in keeping him or her active and happy. Some people will be looking for ways to encourage their dog to be more active, some will want suggestions to occupy their dog while they are away, while others may just want some ideas to put the fun back into playing with their pet. Even with the best of intentions we often get stuck in a rut playing the same old games with our dogs. And even these may diminish over time as we lose interest in following the same old routine. Many owners will claim that their dog does enjoy playing but, when pressed, they can only list one or two games that he plays. One favorite game may be useful for training or for keeping the dog occupied, but generally it is not sufficient and the dog is left under-stimulated or over-focused on one activity which in itself can lead to problems. We love our dogs deeply and view them, quite rightly, as highly intelligent animals. The truly wonderful thing is that dogs actually do love learning and discovering new ways to fill their days, to use up their abundant energy and to interact with the humans in their pack. This gives us lots of scope to work and play with our dogs. In fact, our imagination is the only limiting factor regarding the number of things that we can do together. Keep Topping Up Your Training Many people will teach their dog the basic commands and then declare him "trained". Whatever the owner may say, the dog''s learning and development will continue whether his owner is making time for him or not. He will still require stimulation, activity and fun. When I meet owners of young dogs who declare after a short puppy training course that their dog has finished its training, I often think how frustrating it would be for us if our education ended when we were still in childhood. If we had to keep on repeating the same lessons over and over again, we would all soon get bored and lack enthusiasm. Think about how many limitations that would put on your lifestyle and your ability to interact appropriately and cope in this world. It is just as important that a dog''s education continues, especially since an untrained or frustrated dog can be dangerous. This is why it is critical that all dog owners think carefully about their dog''s routine and lifestyle and take the time to make provision for new games. The benefits are enormous as a contented, stimulated dog is less likely to develop many of the more common behavioral problems. This makes pet ownership much easier overall. The more time you spend having fun training and playing with your pet, the stronger the bond between you will be. Friendship grows from the fun you have together and vital trust can then form. A strong relationship between a dog and his owner is special and highly rewarding. Many dogs lack sufficient stimulation during their normal daily life because their days are spent completely within their home environment. This can become very predictable and, to put a human term to the emotion, boring. This means that these dogs are not living a fulfilled existence. Dogs that have not had the chance to use up their energy are likely to become over-excitable and difficult to handle, making any sort of obedience training difficult. Even periods of play with these dogs dwindle because they become too excited when you do try to play and can''t learn the concept of even simple games like "Fetch." Lack of stimulation is thus a contributing factor to many behavioral complaints. These can vary from behaviors that are inconvenient and annoying; such as some destructive habits or barking, to problems which are much more distressing and dangerous, such as self-mutilation or frustration related aggression. What Is A Brain Game? A brain game is any activity that provides your dog with mental stimulation. It fulfills your dog''s needs for entertainment and provides a challenge, which is stimulating and exciting. Some brain games also provide physical stimulation, which is equally as important for the overall wellbeing of your dog. Some activities require you to spend time training your dog, while others will provide your dog with an activity to enjoy while you are out or will be pursued just for the fun of it.

Details ISBN1554074908 Author Claire Arrowsmith Short Title BRAIN GAMES FOR DOGS Pages 160 Publisher Firefly Books Language English ISBN-10 1554074908 ISBN-13 9781554074907 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-07-01 Subtitle Fun Ways to Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog and Provide It with Vital Mental Stimulation Imprint Firefly Books DEWEY 636.70887 Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience General

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