Brain Training for Dogs Review

Brain Training for Dogs is a powerful online program designed to help all dog owners give their dog the proper, professional training they need. It’s estimated that as many as 75% of dogs in the United States never receive professional training. Unfortunately, many have linked this to the countless number of dogs being euthanized each year, with many more sent to shelters. But the reality is, taking your dog to a professional trainer often comes with a hefty price. It’s an extra cost that many people can’t afford. Studies estimate that the average price for dog obedience classes is $600 per week and it costs even more in time and effort. With Brain Training for Dogs, you receive access to professional dog training right in the comfort of your own home and for a fraction of the cost and stress. This powerful program covers training for all dog ages, breeds, obedience issues, and “quirks”, offering you an affordable and effective solution to get the furry companion you and your dog deserve.

What is Brain Training for Dogs About?

Brain Training for Dogs is an online training program designed to help dog owners give their dog the training they need and deserve. It’s a comprehensive system that covers training for all dog ages and milestones – from the puppy stage right up to teaching an old dog new tricks. It offers two types of training, both of which you receive access to with this program. These training types are:

• Brain Training
• Behaviour Training

The modules within the training are separated based on common obedience issues for different ages and the complexity of the training being done. Each module creates the foundation for the next level. This allows for an easy and understanding process for both you and your dog. To give you an idea of what those levels are, here’s a sneak peek at the brain training regime:

• Preschool
• Elementary
• High School
• College
• University
• Graduation
• Einstein

The preschool stage is the starting ground and it’s where you learn basic obedience and training. Once your dog has perfected the tasks in this level, you can move onto the next, where they learn more advanced training, and so on and so forth. Each level comes with a test so you can analyze your dog’s understanding of the training provided and re-trace your steps if needed. I’ll bark into the details of each training level in just a moment.

The behaviour training regime is broken down similarly, only by behaviours. For example, you learn how to correct whining before taking on the barking.

Everything you learn in this program comes from a professional CPDT-KA certified dog trainer. The foundation of the program is based on using positive reinforcements and proper, humane techniques to get the behaviours you want (and to eliminate the ones you don’t want).

Brain Training for Dogs isn’t just obedience training. It is a complete training module for everything you could ever want to teach your dog, including tricks, special tasks, games, etc. The best thing is that none of it feels like training as it’s all put together for you (and your dog) in fun little activities. This makes it fun and exciting for both you and your furry companion, and is great for bonding. So, you don’t feel like you’re working with your dog.

All of the training can be done right in the comfort of your own home as well. The entire program is digital, meaning you receive immediate access to the program as soon as you purchase. This allows you to easily sign in and access the training whenever and wherever your dog takes you, which is particularly great since consistency is key. So, whether you’re heading on vacation or want to change up the training atmosphere, this can be done.

Now, if you’re a frustrated dog-owner who has tried everything you can possibly think of, you may feel like your dog needs in-person one-on-one training with the best trainer in the world. Perhaps you even took them to a trainer already to no avail. This program is designed specifically to work with all dogs, all ages, all breeds, and all behaviours. It even comes with a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee, so you can try it out risk-free for two months. This gives you a great amount of time to implement some of the training and see how your dog responds to the techniques being used. Chances are, you’ll find that your dog is much more capable of learning than you thought; you just needed the right training techniques all along.

Who Created the Brain Training for Dogs Program?

The creator of Brain Training for Dogs is a professional CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, Adrienne Farricelli. Adrienne has worked as a professional dog trainer for many years. She is well-known for her scientifically based training philosophy that works with every dog breed, size, personality, behaviour and yes, even owner.

Quick Overview of the Brain Training for Dogs Program

Brain Training for Dogs is a comprehensive online program designed to help owners learn proper, safe, and effective training techniques they can use to correct any and all dog behaviours. Designed to also work for all dogs, ages, breeds, and owners, this program brings professional training to you for a fraction of the cost of traditional in-person sessions. All of the modules can be found online, complete with video tutorials, step-by-step instructions, lessons, and fun games that put the training to the test. Then, each module finishes with an exam you can use to see how much of the training your dog has retained. This allows you to see your dog’s strengths and weaknesses, so you know exactly what needs more work before moving on to more complex training. The training is also put together in gradual, subsequent levels. What you learn in one level provides the foundation for the next.  This allows for easy training that isn’t overwhelming for you or your dog.

With the detailed, step-by-step instructions and video tutorials provided with each, dog training finally makes sense for everyone involved.

To show you just how comprehensive and thorough the training is, here’s a better look at what you can expect from the brain training and behaviour training regimes:

BRAIN TRAINING MODULE

Module 1: Getting Started

• About the Creator
• Introduction
• Program Structure
• What You Need
• Clicker Training

In this section, the reader gets a thorough breakdown of what to expect from the program, including details about the approach, how the program is laid out, what items you need and how to use clicker training. One of the coolest things you learn is that the training is done through enjoyable games and exercises. Clicker training is also optional, but the program explains the benefits, including letting your dog know when they have done something right.

Module 2: Obedience Training 101

• Using the Lure
• Sit
• Lie Down
• Take/Leave It
• Drop It
• Stay
• Recall
• Heeling and Attention Heeling

As you can see, module two covers the basics of obedience training. The commands learned in this section create the foundation for the following modules. For example, you need to learn how to get a dog to stay before training them to be off-leash, which many of the future activities and games require.

Module 3: Polishing Up Training

• Fading Food Lures
• Simplifying Hand Signals
• Adding Verbal Cues
• Hand Signals vs. Verbal Cues
• Fading Continuous Rewards

This module teaches you powerful techniques that allow you to polish up on training. These are designed to make the training process and commands easier for both you and your pooch, while also prepping them for more complex commands. It also strengthens your training, as you learn how to get your dog to do what you want using hand gestures, such as an “L” sign with your hand to get them to lie down.

Module 4: Brain Training

Preschool

• Targeting
• Look Into My Eyes
• The Airplane Game

Elementary

• The Treasure Hunt
• The Muffin Game
• The Ball Pit Game

High School

• Jazz Up and Settle Down
• The Bottle Game
• Bobbing for Treats

College

• The Shell Game
• Open Sesame
• The Magic Carpet

University

• Hide and Seek
• Look at That
• Hot and Cold

Graduation

• Leg Weaving
• Serpentines and Spirals
• Name Discrimination

Einstein

• The Tidy Up Game
• Ring Stackers
• Play the Piano

This section is definitely where the real fun begins. This is where you learn how to teach your dog foundational skills, such as touching objects with their nose. Each “grade” preps your dog for the next. So, in preschool you learn how to get your dog to touch things with his nose and in Einstein mode you teach your dog how to play the piano. Yes, really. 

Module 5: Closing Words

• Beyond Brain Training
• Printable Glossary
• 7 Trick Training Videos

The closing words for the program provide you with additional resources and challenges to keep the training going, if you’d like. By this point, your dog is already a genius and the next portions are option but incredibly fun to do if your dog has made it through all 21 brain-busting games.

BEHAVIOUR TRAINING MODULE

Module 1: Getting Started

1. About the Creator
2. Introduction to the Course

Just as the name suggests, this module provides you with details about the course and of course, the dog trainer who created it. For example, you learn the author is a force-free trainer who uses scientifically based training methods that focus on positive reinforcement.

Module 2: Behaviour Training

1. Whining
   1. Attention-Seeking Whining
   2. Anxious Whining
   3. Excitement Whining
   4. Toy/Bone Related Whining
2. Digging
3. Barking
   1. Barking at Nothing
   2. Barking at Doorbells or Door Knocks
   3. Barking at Other Trigger
4. Chewing
5. Jumping

This module is dedicated to navigating common behaviour problems dogs and their owners experience. For example, you learn that digging holes in a purely instinctive behaviour and how it’s important to understand why your dog is digging in the first place before trying to correct them. 

Module 3: Closing Words

1. Beyond Behavior Training
2. Printable Glossary
3. Adrienne’s Archive
4. Case Studies

In this section, you receive addition resources and guidance on where you can go from here. At this point, your dog should be well-behaved in every way so the items here are just an extra boost to help you keep their behaviour top-notch. For example, the printable glossary provides you with a quick recap of everything you learned so you can easily reference back to it as needed.

Our Opinion

Advantages of the Program

The best advantage to using Brain Training For Dogs is being able to properly train your dog without breaking the bank with traditional in-person classes. You don’t have to commit to a specific time of the day, drive to a location, deal with traffic or any of that. You can give your dog professional training right at home and for way less. You get the high-quality training of a professional trainer, only with convenience, ease and affordability. It’s all online for you to work through at your own pace and you can download it onto your tech devices for training-on-the-go. I mean, what’s not to love? You get two months to give it a try too with the 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.

Disadvantages of the Program

The only disadvantage to using Brain Training for Dogs is that you don’t get to see all of the owner dog owners struggling with an unruly yet totally adorable dog. In all seriousness, dog training should be one-on-one without all of the other cute distractions. So, I have no complaints. Maybe if I had to pick something, it would be cool if we could get a physical version of the program. Although, that doesn’t really make sense as it is less convenient than the other options but, to each their own?

Conclusion

Brain Training for Dogs is a powerful program that brings professional dog training to all owners right in the comfort of their own home and at an affordable price. Designed to work for all dogs, no matter their age, breed, size (or owner), this program teaches you how to safely, properly and effectively train your dog to eliminate behaviour problems or to increase their skills and collection of tricks. It’s separated into progressive modules that put the training into fun activities, tasks, and games, to make the training process fun for both the dog and owner. You get to try it out for two months with the 60 Day Money Back Guarantee, so you can see how it works for you and your pooch risk-free.

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