It’s fun teaching your dog to perform tricks – but did you know there are games you can play that have a far greater value? In Canine Cognitive Skills, author Kay Attwood, a leading trainer and behaviourist, has devised series of games that not only develop your dog’s brain power, but also help him to live in the world as a well-rounded individual. WHAT DO THEY TEACH? Focus – vital for any form of learning. The ability to process information. Tolerance to frustration. Problem solving skills. Flexible learning. Logic and reasoning. Self-control. Decision-making. Utilising memory to make informed choices. WHAT SKILLS ARE INVOLVED? Directional cues. Visual discrimination. Searching and scent discrimination. Precision placement. Retrieve. Identifying colours. Matching items. WHO CAN PLAY? Suitable for dogs of all ages: The games are tailormade for progression. Dogs recovering from injury; all the games are low impact. Reactive dogs: The games offer behaviour changing opportunities in relation to impulse control and tolerance to frustration. They also develop patience and the ability to learn from mistakes. Performance dogs: Developing cognitive skills, such as visual discrimination, decision-making, self-control and flexible learning, will enhance the ability to process information and understand new concepts. Canine Cognitive Skills provides insights into how the brain works as well as giving step-by step instructions for all the games, starting with foundations skills, progressing to a variety of fun games that test a range of skills and finishing with a master class that offers new challenges for both dogs and handlers. Illustrated with over 80 colour photographs, Canine Cognitive Skills, will, quite simply, change your dog’s life for the better!