Benefits of Mental Stimulation for Dogs
One major reason for hyperactivity and anxiety in dogs is lack of mental stimulation. There are many easy ways to stimulate your dog that do not require much effort from you. Many of these activities can be accompanied by a healthy dose of Nutty Birdies in order to both stimulate your dog’s brain and calm their anxieties.
Studies show that dogs are much more intuitive than we may think, and many of the behaviors that owners deem unacceptable are just dogs’ ways of providing themselves with stimulation and creating puzzles/games to solve. By giving your dog a healthy outlet for this behavior, you can exercise their brains, and teach them alternatives to destructive behaviors.
Hide and Seek is a great way for dogs to problem solve, hone their natural tracking skills, and receive a reward. One way to do this is to use a treat toy, a King Kong or something similar, then fill it with a treat of your choice. When your dog finds the toy, they are able to stimulate their brains further by working to get the treat out, and are calmed by the CBD. To do this, fill the toy and show it to your dog. Give them a chance to sniff it so they know what they are looking for, and then have your dog wait while you hide the toy.
Another good tool for brain stimulation is a stimulation mat or food puzzles which can be purchased online or in many pet stores. You can fill these mats with many different treats and freeze it, so that when you give it to your dog they have to figure out how to thaw and receive the treats. This is another great way to use Nutty Birdies in order to give your dog increased relaxation.
If you have the time, teaching your dog new tricks is a great way to build your relationship with your dog and provide them with mental stimulation. Dogs are task-driven animals and thrive on rewards and approval. By teaching your dog new tricks, you are increasing their trust in you as well as building pathways in their brains. Food is a positive reward for dogs, and is incredibly useful when training. Nutty Birdies treat recipes are a great option for training because they help relax your dog's brain during the learning process.
It is best for dogs to receive thirty minutes of mental stimulation a day. Many mental stimulation methods can be done while your dog is alone, and can curb anxious and destructive behaviors while you are not with them. In addition to this, using Nutty Birdie’s Calming Butter is extremely useful in relieving your dog’s anxiety which is the main cause of destructive behavior.
