6 Proven Methods to Make Your Dog Smarter

ow to Make Your Dog Smarter Is it natural for dogs to learn new words and odd behaviors? It might not be easy, but it can definitely be done. All dogs have a basic level of intelligence based on their nature: They are easy to house train because it is natural not to mess up […]

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Does Training Make Your Dog Smarter?

Science is making it clearer that when you train a dog you do more than teach him a skill. We now know that training may also change your pet’s brain and subtly alter his thinking processes. This fact was brought to mind when I was approached by a woman that I knew who was bubbling […]

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Activities to Challenge Your Dog’s Brain

1. GIVE HIM CHALLENGING TOYS Puzzle toys and other activities that require patience and strategy are a great way to attract your pup’s attention and get him thinking. Food-dispensing toys combine the two things your pup loves most — food and play. These brainteasers come in several size-appropriate options and allow Fido to chew, bounce, paw […]

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9 Cost-Effective Ways To Keep Your Dog Mentally Stimulated

While it’s stressful to worry that your pup may be bored, there are countless ways to keep your dog mentally stimulated and happy. The best part? Many of them are free (or very inexpensive). 1. Play Hide-and-Seek Just like people, dogs can find hide-and-seek to be great fun. This is easiest to do if your dog […]

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10 Ways to Give Your Dog More Mental Stimulation

1. Have Your Dog Work For Their Food Our dogs have it pretty easy when it comes to meal time. Most of us just set their bowl down & let them go at it. Now there’s nothing wrong with that, but it is a far cry from their natural scavenging habits. So if you want […]

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6 ways to make your dog smarter

1 Early training GETTY IMAGES The earlier you start training your puppy, the more likely you are to achieve results. A little bit of training, several times a day, will make a big difference. Don’t forget to keep it informal and fun. Contrary to popular belief, you can teach an old dog new tricks, so […]

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10 Intelligent Dog Breeds

Intelligence comes in many forms—especially when it comes to the most intelligent dog breeds! One type of intelligence often associated with dogs is trainability, or the ability to understand and follow commands consistently. There are many other kinds of intelligence, such as social intelligence, the ability to play nicely with other dogs and get along […]

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8 Signs your Dog is Smarter than Average

Dogs can be pretty smart. They learn tricks, obey commands, work alongside humans in serious jobs and even sniff out drugs, bombs and cancer! On the other hand, we’ve seen enough dogs that have eaten chocolate, golf balls and drawing pins to know they can be pretty silly at times too… Where does your dog […]

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12 Ways To Make Your Dog Smarter & Happier

Photo Life on White/bigstock.com #1 Allow your dog time to stop and smell. Your dog “sees” the world largely through his olfactory senses. The part of the dog’s brain responsible for processing scent is approximately 40 percent larger than a human’s is. Plus, they have up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to our comparatively paltry […]

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4 Steps: The Right Way to Greet a Dog

Although it is very tempting to run up to a dog to pet him. It is very important to ASK THE DOG if he would like to interact with you. We want to help dogs feel safe. Here’s how you can ask a dog: STOP several feet from the dog & remain still, hands at your side […]

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