Brain Training for Dogs works by using a series of games and puzzles to stimulate your dog’s brain.
What sets it apart from other dog training products is that it’s fun for both you and your dog. It’s not meant to be difficult or to feel like work. Your dog will look forward to the training as much as you will.
The methods Adrienne uses (and those outlined in the product) are force-free and kind. That means that she doesn’t use any form of punishment to train dogs and correct undesirable behavior.
Instead, she believes in a dog-owner partnership where both parties are responsible for training and works together to achieve their goals.
The training in Brain Training for Dogs is broken down into seven levels. Here’s how they work:
Module 1 is Preschool. It focuses on target-training your dog so that your dog will make eye contact with you when you call his name, focus on your commands, and learn the basics of obedience.
The core of this module is a fun “airplane game” that will capture your dog’s attention and keep it on you.
Module 2 is Elementary School. It builds on what your dog learned in Module 1, teaching him to take sensory cues from you to mentally complete your commands.
It includes games to make your dog more receptive to training and alleviate the boredom that can sometimes lead to undesirable behavior.
Module 3 is High School, which is designed to teach your dog two related skills: patience and impulse control.
It includes games designed to help you settle your dog down after a period of intense activity, as well as a “Bobbing for Treats” game that will mentally stimulate your dog and eliminate any fear of water.
Module 4 is College, which focuses on sharpening your dog’s motor skills and concentration. It also builds on the patience training in Module 3, teaching your dog to resist temptation and await your commands.
Module 5 is University, which focuses mostly on refining your dog’s impulse control while continuing to stimulate his brain.
It includes games to help your dog stop barking at other dogs and people, as well as a “hot and cold” game to help your dog learn and grow in confidence.
Module 6 is Graduation, which teaches your dog advanced-level motor skills and boosts their intelligence. It includes a serpentine and spirals game to ensure that your dog will remain at your side at all times.
Module 7 is Einstein, the genius level. It includes some advanced tricks that will wow everybody who meets your dog, including a Tidy Up command to get your dog to put its toys away, and a ring-stacking game.
Moving through these levels with your dog is designed to help you build your dog’s intelligence and confidence while creating an unbreakable bond between the two of you.