Brain Games for Puppies

Praise for Brain Games for Dogs, by the same author Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dogs health and happiness. -- Pet Business Magazine Brain Games for Puppies is about more than just fun ways to play with a puppy. Animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith explains 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. 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.