{"product_id":"brain-games-for-dogs-fun-ways-to-build-a-strong-bond-with-your-dog-and-provide-it-with-vital-mental-stimulation-paperback","title":"Brain Games for Dogs: Fun Ways to Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog and Provide It with Vital Mental Stimulation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaire Arrowsmith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides more than just fun ways to challenge a dog's thinking and puzzle-solving ability Claire Arrowsmith strongly suggests that such challenges help build a strong bond between a dog and its owner She examines the accepted evidence of the importance of mental stimulation and why it's important to use only reward-based teaching methods She also explains how to use hand signals and incorporate mental challenges and learning into everyday activities \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons for each game indicate whether it is interactive, solo or group, where it can be played, the level of difficulty and whether any props or toys are used Some of these great games are: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Puppy Play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHide and Seek\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarry It\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEgg and Spoon Race\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMini Agility Course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNature's Obstacle Course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the Treat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoll Over, Play Dead and other performance tricks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith straightforward text and full-color photographs, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrain Games for Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a valuable guide to important elements for successful and fun dog training \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Arrowsmith\u003c\/b\u003e 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, which offers consultations in 10 regional clinics, including Queen's Veterinary School at Cambridge University, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.62 x 6.58 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 July 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771658600736,"sku":"9781554074907","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b526cca14becbddb896ac534f97ffc3e.webp?v=1780390495","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/brain-games-for-dogs-fun-ways-to-build-a-strong-bond-with-your-dog-and-provide-it-with-vital-mental-stimulation-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}