{"product_id":"brain-games-for-puppies-paperback","title":"Brain Games for Puppies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaire Arrowsmith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eBrain Games for Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, by the same author: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/i\u003e -- Pet Business Magazine \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrain Games for Puppies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e While some games provide more exercise than others, all of the games are brain games in that they challenge the puppy's ability to anticipate, solve problems and learn that by obeying commands it can continue to interact, play and have fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The brain games are organized by location and type: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Home Games include Puppy Sensory Play and Fun in the Play Pen \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Active Games include Spin Spin and Buried Treasure \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Search Games include Find It and Where's Your Leash? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Party Games include Take a Bow and Can I See Your Belly? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Outdoor Games include In and Out and Round About and Football Fanatic. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e The games come with step-by-step instructions, difficulty ratings and notes on props or toys. Straightforward text and full-color photographs make \u003ci\u003eBrain Games for Puppies\u003c\/i\u003e a valuable guide to raising a happy, healthy and obedient dog. Along with a leash, food, bowls and a bed, it should be the first purchase a new dog owner makes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. Her books include \u003ci\u003eBrain Games for Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730143940671,"sku":"9781770854017","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d6da115ac3fd4fea76c1290b8d54cecb.webp?v=1765124996","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/brain-games-for-puppies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}