Elevate Your Dog’s Life with Tailored Enrichment Plans
Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered! Affordable, personalized mental and physical stimulation designed for your dog’s unique needs.
Bridging The Gap between Human Psychology and Canine Behaviors
Do you find your dog's behaviors frustrating, annoying, or even unsafe?
I am here to help!
At Canine Brain Games, we understand that modern life can make it hard to consistently meet your dog’s mental and physical needs. That’s why we’ve developed science-backed, easy-to-implement enrichment solutions that are affordable, effective, and tailored just for your dog.
Our founder, Ashlie, is a certified Enrichment Technician and Pet Dog Ambassador Trainer, bringing over 20 years of behavioral expertise to ensure your dog thrives.
Inspired by her journey with her rescue dog Freya, Ashlie created Canine Brain Games to help every dog live their best life, no matter how busy their guardian’s schedule is.
Discover the Power of Canine Enrichment
Through years of experience in canine behavior, we've uncovered the incredible impact of targeted mental stimulation using positive reinforcement and approaches in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Our mission is to help you and your dog experience:
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Reduced Stress and Fewer Frustrations: Our enrichment activities provide healthy outlets for your dog's natural instincts, addressing the root causes of anxiety and unwanted behaviors.
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Enhanced Bonding and Joyful Moments: Engage in fun, interactive games that strengthen your connection and create lasting memories.
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A Fulfilled and Balanced Dog: By tapping into instinctual behaviors and meeting unmet needs, we support your dog's emotional well-being and overall happiness.
Get A Free 15-Minute Consultation
Want to learn more about how my consultations and enrichment planning services work? Sign up for your FREE 15-minute consultation.
Expert Guidance for Your Newly Adopted Shelter Dog
As someone who has dedicated years to working with shelter dogs, I've seen firsthand the challenges these wonderful animals face. I've welcomed countless dogs into my home who were struggling in the shelter environment, some even considered "unadoptable." This experience has given me unique insights into helping dogs transition successfully from shelter life to their forever homes.
Understanding the Dog Shelter-to-Home Journey
The reality is, animal shelters can be overwhelming places for dogs. The constant noise, unfamiliar scents, and lack of individual attention can take a toll on even the most resilient canines.
When you bring a rescue dog home, you're offering them a new lease on life - but it's important to remember that this transition, while exciting for you, can be confusing and even stressful for your new companion.
My Approach to Smooth Transitions
This is where my expertise comes in. I've developed strategies that ease this crucial transition period, setting both you and your new dog up for success. My approach focuses on:
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Creating a calm, welcoming environment that helps your dog feel safe
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Establishing positive routines that build trust and confidence
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Addressing any shelter-specific behaviors with compassion and understanding
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Strengthening the bond between you and your new family member
Your Partner in This Journey
I invite you to work with me to make this transition as smooth and successful as possible. Together, we'll navigate the challenges and celebrate the victories as your rescue dog blossoms in their new home. My goal is not just to solve immediate issues, but to help you build a strong, lasting relationship with your adopted companion.
Every Dog Deserves a Chance to Thrive
Remember, every dog that leaves a shelter for a loving home is a success story in the making. With the right support and understanding, your new friend can overcome their past experiences and become the amazing companion you've been dreaming of.
Are you ready to give your rescue dog the best possible start in their new life? Let's work together to make that happen.
Send a copy of your adoption records to hello@caninebraingames.dog and I will send you a discount code!
Behavior Solution Options
Dogs that engage more with their environment will gain confidence, experience less stress, be less fearful, and even feel more at ease with their surroundings.
Virtual Behavior Consulting
$100
- A great option to getting started with a new style of learning and teaching your dog.
- 60-minute one-on-one consultation.
- Actionable and personalized enrichment plan.
- Additional, specially curated resources for you.
- Available continued support packages for purchase.
- Additional sessions are booked at $125 per hour
Consultation
Package One
$325
- Initial 60-minute consultation.
- Actionable, tailored to you and your dog, Individual Canine Enrichment Plan.
- Professionally curated resources to meet your specific plan and goals.
- Three 45-minute follow-up sessions.
- Email support in-between sessions.
- Total of 4 sessions in 3 months.
Consultation Package Two
$460
- Initial 60-minute consultation.
- Individual Canine Enrichment Plan.
- Professionally curated resources to meet your specific plan and goals.
- Five 45-minute follow-up sessions.
- Email support in-between sessions.
- Total of 6 sessions in 5 months.
An occupied mind is a happy mind. A 2014 pilot study conducted by Hunt, Whiteside, and Prankel (2022) showed a 57% reduction in undesirable behaviors with the addition of enrichment.
Our Innovative Approach to Canine Behavior
At Canine Brain Games, we move beyond traditional obedience-focused methods. Our behavior consultations and enrichment planning services embrace activities that allow your dog to express their true nature:
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Puzzle Feeders and Treat-Dispensing Toys: Engage your dog's problem-solving skills while satisfying their natural foraging instincts.
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Sensory Exploration Tools: Introduce snuffle mats and other textured surfaces to simulate exciting scent-based activities.
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Guided Sensory Walks: Learn techniques to make daily walks a fulfilling sensory adventure for your dog.
Personalized Behavior Consulting
I am here to help you navigate specific challenges:
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Customized enrichment plans tailored to your dog's unique needs and personality
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Strategies to address common behavioral issues through positive, enrichment-based methods
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Ongoing support to ensure lasting results and a harmonious household
Experience the Canine Brain Games Difference
By partnering with Canine Brain Games, you're not just getting dog behavior help – you're starting on a journey to rediscover the joy of letting your dog be a dog. Our science-backed approach to canine behavior combines mental stimulation, enrichment, and positive reinforcement to create a happier, more balanced relationship between you and your four-legged friend.
Ready to transform your dog's life through the power of enrichment? Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to learn more about our behavior consulting services and start your Canine Brain Games adventure!
Looking For Help In These Areas:
As someone who has dedicated years to working with shelter dogs, I've seen firsthand the challenges these wonderful animals face. I've welcomed countless dogs into my home who were struggling in the shelter environment, some even considered "unadoptable." This experience has given me unique insights into helping dogs transition successfully from shelter life to their forever homes.
Helping your dog with impulse control helps reduce unwanted behaviors. Enrichment provides outlets for their physical and psychological needs.
Just like us, dogs need more than just the basics to thrive. They crave mental challenges, physical activity, and opportunities to express their natural instincts – much like we seek fulfilling hobbies, exercise, and social connections to feel our best.
Mouthing and chewing are natural behaviors for dogs, especially puppies, as they explore their environment and relieve teething discomfort. However, excessive or inappropriate mouthing and chewing can be problematic. Providing appropriate chew toys can help redirect this behavior, however, sometimes we have to teach our dogs what is safe and not safe to chew on.
Digging is a natural behavior for dogs, whether to hunt, create a cool spot to lie down, or hide objects. While it can be frustrating when it results in a torn-up yard, enrichment helps by providing enrichment toys or spaces designed to let your dog fulfill that drive.
Difficulty in settling down or relaxing, often resulting in excessive restlessness, barking, or pacing. This behavior can stem from depression, anxiety, lack of exercise, or insufficient mental stimulation.
Techniques based on enrichment, consistent routines, and calming activities can help your dog learn to relax.
Pulling on walks is a common issue, often leading to an uncomfortable experience for both the dog and the owner. This behavior can stem from excitement, a desire to explore, or an overall lack of engagement with the environment.
At Canine Brain Games, we work with a range of behaviors. Our goal is to help address behavior issues and help you not only work on those behaviors with your dog, but understand where those behaviors are coming from.
Book a free 15-minute consultation today to discuss your dogs behavior needs. If I can't help you, I have a trust list of trainers to send your way.
Benefits of Our Plan
- A personalized dog enrichment plan with training and activities specifically selected based on your feedback and your dog's needs.
- Focus on addressing behaviors you want to improve or modify.
- No need to purchase new toys or tools, though links for recommended items will be provided.
- Activities are scientifically backed and used by behavior professionals.
- Designed to be fun, engaging, and tailored to your dog's preferences.
- Helps relieve stress, anxiety, and boredom.
- Enrichment planning and behavior consultations benefit dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds.
Canine Brain Games enrichment programs are scientifically designed to promote, improve, and maintain your dog’s physical and mental health. Dogs that engage more with their environment will gain confidence, experience less stress, be less fearful, and even feel more at ease with their surroundings.
In creating your Canine Enrichment Plan, I will assess, design, and guide you through a carefully crafted action plan of activities that provide your dog(s) with a variety of social, mental, physical, sensory, and food-related exercises. These will be in the form of puzzles and stimulating challenges, encouraging your dog to tap into their natural behaviors.
Our dog enrichment program is designed to meet your needs too. We want to ensure the plan we provide is something you will be able to accomplish, setting both you and your dog up for success. Our main goal is to create a happy, fulfilling life for your dog while fitting seamlessly into your busy schedule.
Paws To Think, Play To Thrive
Affordable and Flexible!
Canine Brain Games Behavior Consultations are an affordable and flexible solution designed to fit your schedule. All sessions are booked at a time that works for you with limited Saturday openings. These sessions can be over the phone or virtual.
What to Expect During Your First Booking
When you book your first consultation, you can expect:
1. Detailed Enrichment Plan: A customized schedule of activities and trainings designed to address the specific areas you identified.
2. Additional, Specially Curated Resources: Access to resources that will assist you in meeting your dog's needs effectively.
3. Comprehensive Support: All your questions will be answered to ensure you feel confident and prepared.
I am here to support you and your pup every step of the way!
How does it work
Behavior Consultation Process
Welcome to Canine Brain Games behavior consultation services! Our goal is to make the process as simple as possible, eliminating any barriers to set you and your pup up for success. Here's how it works:
1. Schedule a Consultation:
The first step is to book a consultation with me. The fee for this service is $100, which includes the development of an Individualized Canine Enrichment Plan, a 60-minute virtual consultation to better understand your unique situation and develop your in-depth enrichment plan.
2. Complete Initial Forms:
Once your appointment time is confirmed, you will receive an email within 24 business hours containing your intake forms.
I request that these forms be returned at least 1 business day before our appointment. These forms will help guide me in developing your canine enrichment plan. There is no judgment when it comes to how you answer the questions. Remember, I have been where you are. You are taking the steps to improve your dog's life and that is why I am here.
3. Follow-Up Support:
For the first 10 business days after you receive your completed plan, you will have unlimited email support from Monday to Friday.
If you purchase a bundled package, you will receive the services provided in that package.
Thank you for choosing our services. We look forward to working with you and helping your pup succeed!
Behavior Specialist
Ashlie Adams,
MS, DN-CET
Masters Degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis
Certified Canine Enrichment Technician