Short sessions daily work better than one long one. I do five minute training reps before work. Saves the evening chaos. If I skip brain games, my dog invents jobs. Usually involving something I wanted left alone. Still figuring it out like everyone else, Chloe. Worth a look: akc.org/expert-advice/training/try-these-brain-games-to-challenge-your-dog

Mine learns faster than I expect. Puzzle toys and scent games drain energy way faster than repeating fetch forever.

Brain tired beats walk tired. Puzzle toys and scent games drain energy way faster than repeating fetch forever. Trainer said the same thing and I did not believe it until I tried. Mental work actually calms my dog down.

Brain tired beats walk tired. Hide treats, name toys, simple obedience. Twenty focused minutes goes a long way. Keep sessions short and end on a win. Enthusiasm matters more than drilling the same thing for an hour. Worth a look: akc.org/expert-advice/training/try-these-brain-games-to-challenge-your-dog

Short sessions daily work better than one long one. I do five minute training reps before work. Saves the evening chaos.