Train Smart Dogs With PetSmart Brain Games

Have you been thinking how to teach your dog mind-blowing skills and smart behaviours?

If yes, chances are you have lots of options on how to go about it. Having lots of options can make it a bit difficult to choose the best brain games. However, the recently introduced PetSmart Brain Games class promises to teach your dog how to choose colours, read cue cards and learn the names of their toys. This in turn will enhance your dog’s intelligence and helps them make good choices.

What is PetSmart Brain Games?

PetSmart Brain Games is a fun and practical 6-week course for dogs who can demonstrate comparable skills. It teaches behaviours that will enhance partnership, create stronger communication and build trust between you and your dog.

According to PetSmart, Brain Games is based on dog cognition, the process of acquiring, processing and choosing how to use information.

Since choice is essential for the behavioral health of both humans and dogs, the foundation and goal of Brain Games is to give your dog choices and build a deeper understanding of their minds and personalities that will enhance the usefulness of the cues taught in previous courses.

The choice used in this dog training is mentally, physically and emotionally fulfilling for your dog and can develop cues for practical application in everyday life.

What Will You Learn in PetSmart Brain Games?

You'll learn how to incorporate choice into dog training, build reliability and partnership. This in turn can lead you to success in advanced, therapy dog training, trick training, canine sports and more.
You will learn how to give your dogs mental exercise and stimulation that gives them a chance to use their brain and learn new skills.
You will also learn how to spend less time managing your dog’s behavior by teaching them to make good choices for many situations.

What You And Your Dog Will Need For Brain Games:

Completion of Intermediate level Training at PetSmart (or demonstration of comparable skills)
Current copy of vaccination records
Multiple types of bite-sized, soft, easy-to-swallow treats (in separate containers)
Four to six-foot leash (leather or nylon)
No retractable leashes
A regular collar, head halter (Gentle Leader) or body harness
No prong collars
No choke collars
No electronic collar

Do you want to know more about PetSmart Brain Games? Click here.

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