Training your dog isn’t always easy. And it can be hard to sift through all the nonsense to find the course that’s right for you. The end result of the right course will give you a dog that’s obedient and most importantly happy. Whereas many bad courses can end up leaving your dog with more behavioral issues than they started with.
This Brain Training For Dogs Review, is going to break down exactly WHY the course is so good, why you should trust the trainer, what’s bad about the course, and by the end, give you the ability to decide whether it’s right for you or not!
So keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Brain Training For Dogs!
Table of Contents
Brain Training For Dogs Review – A Quick Guide
Brain Training For Dogs is a training program based on positive reinforcement over punishment. It covers almost EVERY behavior problem imaginable as well as how to fix them in easy to follow sections.
It’s priced at $47 which is extremely reasonable for the sheer amount of content you get. And if for any reason you’re not happy with it, it also has a 60-day money-back guarantee.
The course has been created by Adrienne Faricelli who has extensive knowledge and years of experience training dogs (As you’re about to find out).
While it’s not going to be as beneficial as hiring a trainer privately, it’s definitely the best way to train your dog on your own!
Before reading anymore, you’re going to want to know WHY Brain Training For Dogs is so effective. After all, why would you use a training course, if you don’t have any faith in it to work?
The main principle behind Brain Training For Dogs is to use positive reinforcement to get the behavior you want from your pup!
But the underlying reason this positive reinforcement works so effectively is that it creates an extremely strong bond between the two of you.
By the end, the bond, trust, and affection between you and your dog will be so strong that they’re happiest when they’re following your commands.
And because it’s not based on punishment or ‘alpha’ roles, you don’t have to be hard on your dog. Which is often the problem with other courses.
What Separates It From Other Courses?
The main difference between Brain Training For Dogs and other courses is the training method which has already been mentioned.
The problem with a lot of old training methods which are still used is that they teach you to dominate your dog. And instead of training them to seek reward, they’re only taught to fear punishment.
When you do this, your dog may end up being well behaved (in some cases), but you’ll normally notice other issues sprouting up.
Some of the issues you’ll notice are fear and mistrust towards you, discouragement from learning, and in some cases, low self-esteem as well.
When you compare this to the positive reinforcement training Adrienne Faricelli created, you can begin to see why it’s so effective. Not only will your pup begin to form a deep trust and love for you, but they’ll also ENJOY training as well!
Who Is Adrienne Farricelli?
You may be wondering who Adrienne Farricelli is and why you should trust her course. Until I bought the course, I didn’t know who she was either. However, it turns out she’s got a ton of experience training dogs.
She’s a professionally certified dog behavior therapist who’s been working with dogs for almost 15 years! (since 2006).
She’s been featured on USA Today, Nest Pets, E-How, Daily Puppy, and Paw Nation! As well as being a writer for Every Dog Magazine too!
Lastly, not only does she know how to train and look after family dogs, but she also trains service and therapy dogs as well!
Pricing And Guarantee
Price can often be a determining factor when you’re going to buy a course, and you’ll be pleased to know Brain Training For Dogs is an absolute bargain! It only costs $47 so you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better training course for the same price anywhere else.
And as well as that Adrienne also offers a 60-day money-back guarantee. So if for any reason you’re not happy with the course you can get a refund!
A little word of warning, there has been talk about changing the program from a one-off payment to a monthly payment, so if you are interested, you should definitely buy it quickly.
Brain Training For Dogs is going to teach your dog how to be well behaved, and more importantly, happily well behaved. They’ll be showing good behavior, not because they’re scared, but because they associate good behavior with rewards.
The main course is going to teach you the fundamentals, but there’s also a smaller course, that addressed common problems that dogs have, and how to overcome them. Some of the problems it includes are:
Whining
Barking
Digging
Growling
Chewing
Jumping
How Is Brain Training For Dogs Laid Out?
Brain Training For Dogs is laid out in a clear and easy to understand way. Each lesson builds on the last and they’re extremely easy to follow. There are plenty of videos and instructions that help you understand what to do.
There are also different sections to follow. The first section contains the most basic levels of training. Eventually, the training becomes more and more difficult as your pup becomes accustomed to it.
What Are The Different Stages Included?
Brain Training For Dogs is laid out in different levels in the form of “schools”
Level 1 – Preschool
Level 2 – Elementary
Level 3 – High School
Level 4 – College
Level 5 – University
Level 6 – Graduation
Level 7 – Einstein
Each individual level will then contain different lessons that you need to take your dog from zero obedience all the way to the best-behaved pup you know! And you don’t have to follow the levels in order if you don’t want too. You can start anywhere you want depending on how obedient your pup is already.
However, I would highly recommend going back to the beginning, as at the very least it’s going to drill in the basics.
What Do The Different Levels Teach?
During the first levels, your dog is going to learn the VERY basics, and as the levels get higher they become harder.
Here’s a brief guide on what you can expect from each level.
Level 1 – Preschool
Just like with real preschool, this is going to be the very fundamentals that will shape the rest of the training for your dog.
At this stage, the main focus is going to be keeping your dogs attention. As you can imagine this is crucial. If you don’t have their attention on the easy stuff, you’ll never keep it on the harder stuff.
The biggest thing you’ll learn in this section is getting your pup to maintain eye contact, and to focus on what you want them to focus on.
During Level 1 your dog will learn “Target Training”, “Eye Contact” and “The Airplane Game”. All of which help you to keep your dogs attention.
Level 2 – Elementary
Once you’ve got down the basics your pup will then graduate to elementary school. During elementary school, they’ll begin to learn how to listen to commands and follow along to what you’re telling them.
Once again, the main way this will happen is through playing games. The games include “Treasure Hunt”, “The Muffin Game”, and “The Airplane Game”. These games go over the fundamentals of what you learned in the first level as well as keeping them interested in a routine, and challenging their brain as well!
Level 3 – High School
At level 3 things are starting to get interesting. Now your pup is going to be in the final stages of learning the basics. This level of the course is going to be all about teaching your dog mental endurance and self-control.
When this section’s done they’ll learn to be excitable only when it’s appropriate.
The games that are included this time are “Jazz Up & Settle Down”, “The Bottle Game”, and “Bobbing For Treats”. They mainly focus on showing your dog they get rewarded for positive behavior, and teaching them how to act.
Level 4 – College
Now things are starting to get interesting. Just like college for humans become much more advanced, the same is true in this course as well!
This is the stage where your dog will REALLY start to learn how to react to commands and stay calm, as well as having their mental capacity tested and boosted.
The games that are played at this stage include “The Shell Game”, “The Open Sesame Game”, and “The Magic Carpet Game”.
These games are going to create incredible focus in your dog, which they can use to stay calm when they’d otherwise be excited.
Level 5 – Univesity
After everything your dog has learned, they’re going to be extremely obedient and happy, as well as calm in situations. But now during the university section, you’re going to push their boundaries even more.
University is all about teaching your pup how to control their impulses and their emotions.
The games that are included in this section are “Hide & Seek”, “The Look Game”, & “The Hot & Cold Game”
These games are designed to teach your dogs how to react appropriately to situations such as being left alone and seeing other dogs.
Level 6 – Graduation
This is pretty much the final stage of the training that your dog is going to need (Einstein is more for fun).
In this stage, your dog will really learn how to behave appropriately. It’s the stage where they’ll become the most obedient dog you know, and obey all of your commands without question.
The games that you’ll play in this section include “Leg Weaving”, “Serpentine & Spiral”, and “Name Recognition”.
After doing this, they’ll be able to recall items by name, stay by your side and weave through your legs. (The underlying lesson here is obviously to follow your commands.)
Level 7 – Einstein
This is the final stage, and it’s EXTREMELY advanced. In fact, you can skip this stage altogether and your dog will be extremely obedient. However, if you want to take things to the next level then this is definitely going to be perfect for you.
The games that will be taught in this section include “Tidy Up”, “Ring Stacker” and even “Play The Piano”
It can’t be stressed enough, that this stage is going to take a lot of time, however, it will be well worth it if you put the time in.
What Else Is Included?
As if that wasn’t enough, there’s still much MUCH more included. And personally, I don’t think the value is in the course. The real value is in the added extras. Here’s what else is included.
A Private Forum
This is where the real value is. It’s where you can ask any question about your dog, and someone likely has the answer. And if there’s not another member that can help you out, oftentimes Adrienne herself will give you the information.
Believe me, having a forum like this is one of the most valuable tools you can have when training your dog.
Case Studies
You’ll also get access to over the shoulder case studies. They’ll show you how Adrienne trains dogs through certain actions, which in turn can give you a clearer understanding of what you need to do.
Not only can it help you train your dog through whatever issues they have. But it also gives you a better understanding of how you should interact with your pup as well!
Adrienne’s Archive
You’ll also get access to loads of dog training articles that Adrienne has written (I think the number as of this post is around 100). They too can be insightful and give you more of an idea on how to train your dog effectively.
Who Is This Course For?
To be honest, unless your dog has severe behavioral issues, this course is going to be a good fit for you. Whether you’ve got a puppy that needs training from the very basics or a dog that already has some training, but is just a little rough around the edges.
This course, though, isn’t for anyone who’s impatient. If you want to have a well behaved and obedient pup, then it’s going to take time. If you don’t want to put in the time, then it’s definitely not for you. However, you’ll be hardpressed to find a course that is.
But if you’re willing to spend time and energy training your dog to be the best pup they can be (in the most fun way possible), then this course is going to be the one for you!
And if your dog has any of the following behavioral problems:
Not listening to you.
Barking uncontrollably.
Pulling on the leash.
Acting aggressively.
Chewing things they shouldn’t.
Digging.
Jumping up.
Getting overexcited.
Constantly whining.
Then it’s going to help you out! And most importantly, it’s the perfect training program for anyone who wants to create a strong bond with their pup!
What Are The Downsides?
Of course, no training program is going to be 100% perfect. And just like any other training program, this one also has a few downsides.
Sound Quality Could Be Better
One of the biggest downsides of the course has to be the sound quality. While it’s nowhere near inaudible, it could definitely be improved. It makes the videos seem like they were recorded a long time ago,
However, the content is still extremely relevant so once you get past the packaging it’s going to help you out massively. And after all, you should never judge a book by its cover.
There’s A Lot Of Reading
As well as videos, there’s also a lot of things you can read. If you’re not a big reader then you may begin to find this boring. However, thankfully, there are a lot of pictures throughout all the lessons and forums.
So you can normally get away with skimming the text and figuring out what you need to do. Only going back to check the main parts later on.
Recap
As you should have guessed by now, Brain Training For Dogs is an excellent training program! As long as you’re willing to put in the time.
If you are willing to put in the time, not only are you going to have a well-behaved pup, but you’re also going to have an extremely deep connection with them!
