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How To Use Obedience Training With Your Golden Retriever PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carol Matthews   
There are few things cuter than a Golden Retriever puppy, but that adorable fur ball that you brought home from the breeder will quickly become a fifty-pound chewing machine if you are not ready and willing to whip that pup into shape. Not literally of course. This eager to please dog will respond best to plenty of praise and positive reinforcement when it comes to effective Golden Retriever obedience training. The best way to train this type of dog is to begin the first day you bring it home, by teaching and reinforcing the rules of the house immediately.
by CarolMatthews


There are few things cuter than a Golden Retriever puppy, but that adorable fur ball that you brought home from the breeder will quickly become a fifty-pound chewing machine if you are not ready and willing to whip that pup into shape. Not literally of course. This eager to please dog will respond best to plenty of praise and positive reinforcement when it comes to effective Golden Retriever obedience training. The best way to train this type of dog is to begin the first day you bring it home, by teaching and reinforcing the rules of the house immediately.

Keep in mind that the cute, ten-pound baby will quickly grow to a fifty or sixty-pound dog that will be much harder to control if he hasn't already learned proper manners and behavior. So while it may seem silly to begin Golden Retriever obedience training with a young pup, it is most definitely the right step on the road to owning an adult dog that you, your family and visitors to your home can enjoy.

Most owners will begin Golden Retriever obedience training with housebreaking. This process will usually start the first day that you bring your puppy home from the breeder, and is usually most effective when a crate is incorporated into the training. When you are unable to keep a close eye on your puppy for short periods of time, you can let him stay in his crate. Once you take him out, bring him to the yard first thing so that he can go to the bathroom right away. After he goes, praise him and bring him inside.

Keep your puppy in his crate when you are not available to watch him closely. When he is out of his crate, keep an eye out for potty signals like sniffing the carpet. When you see him do this, take him to the same spot outdoors and wait until he does his business. When he is finished, praise him and bring him back indoors. It is also a good idea to take your puppy outside after meals and naps to prevent any possible accidents.

Once your puppy is successfully housebroken, you can begin to think about formal Golden Retriever obedience training. There are many classes available with trained instructors who can teach you the finer points of teaching your Golden Retriever proper behavior.

You can find these classes at pet stores, community centers and from your veterinarian's office. A formal training class will ensure that your dog learns correct behavior through proper methods that will ensure success.

To choose a training program for your dog, look for smaller class sizes and an emphasis on food rewards and praise. Since Golden Retrievers are eager to please their masters, this is generally the best approach to Golden Retriever obedience training. Avoid programs that emphasize punishment or intimidation as a method of training.

Make sure that you and your dog work on the techniques for a few minutes every day so that the training principles will sink in and stick. That way, you can enjoy a dog that is well behaved and a delight to have in your home.

About The Author:

Carol Matthews is an avid lover of the Golden Retriever and has a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Golden Retriever. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Golden Retriever Obedience Training plus a whole lot more.

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