Golden Retrievers
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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Goldens were originally bred as hunting dogs and as such, are filled with energy and enthusiasm. Ensuring your Golden gets plenty of exercise will help them burn off the excess energy, improving their behaviour and making it easier for them to be controlled. Once your dog has burned off his excess energy, you can manage a firm and carefully planned training session. These Golden Retriever training tips will help you find success.
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Begin your dog’s training with basic commands like “stay,” “sit” and “down”. Golden Retrievers are prone to problems with their hips, so the earlier they learn to sit calmly and not jump, the longer their hips will stay healthy. Golden retrievers are also large dogs, so it is important they know not to jump on people because they can cause injury.
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Golden Retriever puppies have relatively short attention spans, so keep your training sessions short. Five minutes is usually a reasonable amount of time for a session. You can do a few sessions per day, as long as you keep them brief.
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Clicker training is particularly useful with Goldens. The sharp sound alerts the dog to your direction and the short bursts are suitable for their attention spans. Clicker training is less harsh than using a choker chain, which is great for training puppies. Remember clicker training refers to the method and does not necessarily have to include a traditional clicker. Some owners prefer to use words like “yes” as their alert.
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Another one of the important Golden Retriever training tips is rewarding your dog when they accomplish a task. Goldens love pleasing their master, so offering a reward will reinforce any good behaviours and encourage the dog to repeat it.
Training a Golden Retriever is a challenging, but rewarding experience. Stick to your training plan and do not give in when your dog tests you. Results will happen quickly and your dog will begin to behave.
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