Play after learning improves training performance in dogs!
A group of researchers recently set out to investigate the effects of play after training, and the results of their study (published 2017) may have huge implications for dog trainers and owners alike! Prior to this study, it had already been well-established that excitement around the same time or right after an event can help solidify memories of that event for animals and people. You're much more likely to have strong memories of a day at school if that day's lesson involve