How to train a Golden Retriever puppy
It's hard to stop yourself from falling in love with Golden Retriever puppies, but you can also hate them if they urinate on the floor of your house or eat your shoes.
raising your puppy from
a young age helps strengthen the bond between the two of you, and ensures that
you keep your dog and your belongings safe, thus ensuring that you and your dog
are happy.
There are many things
you might want to raising a golden retriever puppy, such as house training and
collar training,
as well as basic
commands such as "sit" and "come", among other behaviors.
Read the following article to help you master it.
Learn basic training techniques
There are many ways to
train dogs, but the most effective of them are the following three tricks:
Reward the dog for behaviors you like. Don't
reward him for the behavior you don't like.
Reward: The easy and fun part. The rewards aren't just during training,
if your puppy pees outside, it deserves a reward. If you greet another dog in a
friendly way, tell her how cute she is.
This requires extra caution. If your dog does
something you don't like, think about why he's doing it.
Usually the reason is
that it has been rewarded in some form and therefore you will need to remove
this Reward at once.
For example, if he jumps
around excitedly when you see the hoop, don't wrap him around and take him for
a spin, as a reward for his behavior.
Alternatively, you can turn your face or look
up at the sky until he calms down, then wrap the garland around him and start
your journey.
No matter what your dog does, you and others
who handle your dog are equally firm.
If you do not feed your dog from the dining
table, but your child serves him his plate, then you will certainly have a
problem.
If you tell your dog to get down when you see
him jumping, but on other occasions you greet him with enthusiasm,
you are sending him mixed
signals that can be very confusing.
Have a treat ready in your hand as you train
your dog for a specific behavior.
Bring something your dog likes, the more
important the prize, the easier it will be to train your dog.
If your dog loves to play, use his favorite
toy and distract him when he starts to bark.
Many find that rewards
that include a dog's favorite foods are the most effective way to train them.
The best foods, of
course, are those that your dog prefers, preferably easy to carry, easy to
break into pieces, and most importantly, healthy.
You have to diversify the foods so that your
dog does not get bored.
try:
- Cheese
- cooked chicken
- Meat wraps (available at pet supply stores)
- Crushed dog biscuits or training candy at pet stores
- Baby carrots or frozen green beans (for diet dogs)
In clicker training, you use sound (the click)
to let your dog know that he did something right.
clicker is very
effective because it is consistent and has a distinct sound that is different
from your own.
You can also say
"good" or "yes" if you don't have a collar.
Hold the stick first.
Put the treat in your hand, and close your hand if your dog tries to get it.
Press the clicker, give
the treat to your dog, and repeat the action after a few minutes.
Repeat it again until
your dog has learned that the clicking sound is followed by a treat
Keep the training sessions short, simple and
full of rewards. These sessions should be effective and entertaining for you
and your dog.
To make the most of it, follow these
instructions:
1- Keep sessions short.
Training sessions should last no longer than 15 minutes, usually less than that
for puppies.
2- Train your dog on one
part of the skill. For example, if you are teaching him to sit and stay in
place, you can start with "sit." Reward him for sitting, then add the
command when he sits down, then train him to sit on the command.
The next plan is to train him to stay seated,
and then train him to stay seated even when you're gone.
Finally, you can move the training to a more
distracting environment, such as a park. Splitting the training in this way
makes it more effective.
3- Use simple words, not
sentences. Your commands should be simple and consistent: “Sit” rather than
“Sit (dog’s name),” “Sit down,” or “Sit down, please.” The more words you use,
the more confused your dog will be.
4- Do not exaggerate the
speed or length. If your dog has difficulty learning a particular skill, you
can refer to something he knows.
Always keep the training
positive and the session never ends in failure. Also, try to finish training
before your dog gets bored or frustrated.
5- Train him in realistic
situations. Don't just train your dog during exercise sessions, but train him
to "sit" or "stay" during your walks.
Train him to say hello
in the park and make his training a part of your daily life.
6- be patient! Training
a dog takes time. In fact, it is a never ending process, but it is well worth
the effort and time. A well-trained dog is safe, happy, and a pleasure to own.
All Golden Retriever owners aspire to have
their dogs as well-trained as possible. Some also want to train them to adapt
to the collar.
Some also need basic
obedience training, such as: sit, stay, lie down, and leave. The rest of the
tricks, skills, and behaviors required will depend on preferences and
preferences for every owner and every dog.
Golden Retrievers prefer
to hold and fetch, which is a great way to train them and a good skill to
acquire. But that doesn't stop it if you'd rather teach your dog to tug of war
or to chase a flying saucer.
The "speak"
and "shake" tricks can be entertaining, but they are unnecessary.
If you travel or send
your dog to a hostel often, you may want to train him to acclimatize to the
crate first.
Depending on your dog's
temperament, you should train him not to beg for something or jump on you when
you come home, and not to act aggressively toward other dogs (although this
latter behavior is generally uncommon with Golden Retrievers).
raising a
golden retriever puppy to obedience
Obedience training consists of teaching your
dog to do things according to verbal commands or hand signals.
Basic commands such as “sit”, “come”, “leave”
and “stay” are very important in helping you manage your dog’s affairs and
ensure his safety, but there are also many other commands that you can teach
him, such as: “shake” and “roll over” ', 'jump' and 'talk'.
Most of these skills are taught in the same
basic rewarding techniques, and we explain how to do this by teaching the puppy
the command 'sit'.
Make sure to break up this exercise into
several short sessions spread over several days.
Put a treat in your hand
and extend it so the puppy can sniff it, then raise your hand above the back of
his head.
As his eyes follow your
hands as they go up, automatically he will sit up. Once he does, say
"yes" or give him the reward. Keep doing this to make it easier to
tempt him to sit down.
Now try doing the same
thing again, but without any candy in your hands. Say "sit" and move
your hand back, then give him the reward as soon as he sits down.
When your dog has
mastered sitting with your hand empty, step back and use the same hand motion
from a further distance, saying "sit."
Finally, say
"sit" without moving the hand, and reward your dog when he does.
Bring some treats and ignore your puppy while
keeping a close eye on him. Once he is seated, immediately say "sit"
and toss a piece of candy.
Your dog will quickly learn to associate
sitting with a reward.
raising a golden retriever puppy at home
Begin house training the moment you bring your
puppy home. After completing the trip, take your puppy to the place you have
chosen to relieve himself and let him smell it.
If he pees or poops in the right place, give
him a treat. Take the puppy regularly to the toilet (every twenty minutes if
possible), and after he urinates, reward him.
The dog usually needs to
relieve himself immediately after eating, and also twenty minutes after eating.
Take it out on both counts. This increases the
likelihood that he will relieve himself in the right place.
This early stage
includes a few happy coincidences that the dog's need is in the right place
that calls for reward. But don't worry if he doesn't do it right, and don't
ever punish him if he misses it at home.
Punishing your dog for defecating at home
makes it more difficult to learn, while persistence and persistence are one of
the best ways to teach your dog.
Keep food away from him between meals. Regular
feeding leads to regular times for your dog to urinate and defecate.
A consistent schedule is the best way to avoid accidents. Young puppies
should be taken outside
every hour in addition to after meals and at bedtime.
Dogs should be taken
outside in the early morning, before going to bed, and before being left on
their own.
A puppy can control
urination for an estimated number of hours per day, divided into months.
Puppies can control
their urination longer in the evening. A four-month-old puppy can handle not
urinating at night.
Of course, you don't want your puppy to get
used to pooping around the house, so watch him carefully any time he's at home.
Running, whining, walking around, smelling and
leaving the room are signs that your puppy wants to pee, so get him out
quickly.
Use a cage or a small room with a closed door
or gate. As your puppy grows, you can increase the size of the space you keep
him in, from a small room to several rooms. It's better to show him the most
space right after he pees
During house training,
you should always go out with your dog. Always take him to the same place so he
can smell him and is encouraged to go alone. Reward him for urinating outside
with praise, treats, or toys.
There is no point in
frightening your puppy, and you certainly don't want to dip his face in his
feces or urine. Clap sharply to warn him only.
This usually works to
get him to stop, then quickly run outside to encourage him to follow you. If
your puppy has finished peeing outside, give him a treat, and if he has already
finished peeing, that's fine.
raising a golden retriever puppy to wear a collar
This requires
discipline, coordination, and time to teach your dog to walk beside you and not
pull on the collar or run after moving objects around you.
You can easily complete
this training. On the other hand, if you don't mind your dog running a few steps
ahead of you, as long as he doesn't pull the collar too hard to break free,
then a pull-resistant
harness or head collar is enough to do the job without the need for further
training.
Knowing exactly what you want and keeping up
with what everyone is doing when walking their dogs is the key to proper and
proper training.
You will need a hoop with a rope from 120 to
180 cm long. Stretchy collars that are too long make training more difficult.
For a neck collar, you can use a snap collar, slip collar, headband, or
anti-pull belt.
Do not use choke collars
unless you are a trained professional.
Never use compression or
latch collars unless you are trained professionally.
Perseverance is key, so
be patient until your dog gets used to walking without pulling on the collar.
It doesn't matter who's
training it as long as the exercise continues every outing. Keep the training
short and interesting.
Going for a long walk
with your untrained dog after he has left both of you.
This training is important for two reasons:
first, your walks will be very short until your dog is trained, and second,
dogs that are very active are more likely to pull.
Play with him or let him frolic with the other
dogs in the park before leash sessions.
You will definitely need
it while training your dog. You'll need soft treats while on the hike, such as
cheese, cooked sausage, bacon, or chicken, because your dog will eat them
quickly while he's on the run.
Walk fast. Walking fast
helps to make you more interesting to your dog, which will make him stop less
if he is moving fast. Walk his natural pace to stop his attempts to pull him towards
you.
There are four ways to teach a dog to stop
pulling on a collar, and some are appropriate for some dogs but not others. If
you choose one method and find that it doesn't work after a few weeks, you
should choose another.
Pause and then continue
and stop when your dog reaches the end of the rope. Wait until the collar
tightens on him and stops, then ask him to sit down.
When you do, say "yes" and give him
a reward. Do this each time the dog reaches the end of the harness or harness.
Reward your dog whenever he looks at you or
walks near you. This way, you associate the reward with walking near you and
refraining from pulling and tugging.
Pulling the collar to smell something you have
to stop moving, but instead of giving him a reward for sitting down, you can
push him to follow the scent he wanted to explore as a reward for his behavior.
Seduce and reward him.
Fill your left hand with the treat you want to give him, wave it in front of
his nose and say, "Let's go for a walk." Then take a walk.
Give him a reward every few seconds. If he
pulls and pulls, stop and ask him to come back to you, then reward him.
Don't go too far, long
walks require a lot of rewards and bends. Stop tempting him after a week, say
"let's go for a walk" and walk him with your left hand closed, and
give him a reward every two steps.
On the following walks,
try to increase the number of steps between rewards: 2, 5, 10, 20, and
eventually walk your dog with intermittent treats.
There is a third method
(this option is available for dogs who have difficulties with the previous two
methods).
When your dog is nearing
the end of his collar belt, say, "Slow down." If he's slower say
"yes" and reward him.
If it continues to move, suddenly turn the
other way and move so that the harness blocks your dog's movement.
Praise your dog when it rushes to follow you,
and when it reaches you, turn around again and move in the original direction.
Do this whenever your
dog starts pulling and pulling. When your dog walks near or beside you, reward
him regularly.
This method should work
quickly. If the pull doesn't stop after a few training sessions, stop.
Do not use this method
with a head collar, as it may harm your dog.
Collar adjustment (this
option is available for dogs that have difficulty with the previous methods).
When your dog approaches
the end of his collar belt, say "Hey." If he slows down, say
"yes" and reward him.
If he keeps moving, pull the belt immediately.
It may take several times of pulling to make your dog slow down.
Be sure to reward your dog if he starts
walking near you in the same steps as you.
Realize that pulling too
hard can hurt your dog's neck or throat.
This method should
reduce tugging after a few days. If it doesn't, stop and try another method.
crate training golden retriever puppy
to keep him and your
belongings safe when you are not at home and when traveling. There are several reasons to put your puppy in
a crate:
- To keep your puppy safe when you are not around to watch.
- To keep your belongings safe when you are not near your puppy to watch.
- When your puppy is home alone.
- To give your puppy a place to relax and unwind.
- when traveling.
- To keep your dog away from children and other dogs.
- To help him with house training and other behavioral exercises.
Never use the crate to chastise your dog, and
when your dog reaches a stage where you can be confident he will not destroy
the house, do not put him in the crate when you are not home.
Keep the cage for times of need, i.e. when
there are guests at home or when traveling. In most cases, your dog must enter
the cage voluntarily.
The type of cage depends
on personal preference, but some may find that wire cages are more durable and
comfortable in the long run for dogs (in addition to being used in most dog
shelters).
The most important thing is to
get the right size. If it is too small, it will not be comfortable for your
dog. But on the other hand, if it is too large, it will provide a comfortable space for the dog as it
desires.
Buy a crate for your dog
when he gets older to save money, or you can divide it into smaller areas to
make it suitable for him at a young age.
Your dog should be able
to stand in the crate without hitting his head, turn easily, and lie on his
sides with his legs and hands extended.
For an adult Golden
Retriever, a 100 cm cage should be sufficient. Also buy a crate divider if you
are buying this crate for a puppy.
Your dog should enjoy the crate, and the crate
should provide him with a comfortable place to relax so much that he chooses to
spend time in it.
- Place the cage in the room where you spend a lot of time so that your puppy does not feel lonely and abandoned.
- Place it at a comfortable and suitable temperature away from direct sunlight, heaters and radiators.
- Put a soft sheet inside to sleep.
- Put chew toys inside for your dog to do something.
- Put a towel or blanket over the wires, this will give the crate a cozy look.
Before crate training, have your dog convinced
that the crate is a magical place filled with the wonders he loves.
If you succeed in this task, crate training
will become much easier for the dog.
Set up your crate
without your dog noticing. Open the door and place some treats around, inside
and behind the entrance. Put some toys inside, too.
Let your dog explore the
cage on his own. Don't try to get his attention and don't say anything when he
turns inside out. Let him check and give him time to do so.
Put more treats every
hour or so into the cage when the dog averts his eyes. After a while he will
start scanning the cage for rewards on his own. (Be sure to deduct these
rewards from the daily food allowed)
Try to feed your dog
while he is in the cage. Place the bowl at the entrance at first, only for the
dog to try to stick its head inside to eat.
After it works two or three times, move the
bowl to the middle of the cage and then to the end of the cage.
Wave the treat in front of your dog and then
drop it into the crate. As the dog goes to the crate, say the appropriate
command for the situation, such as “cage.” When your dog enters his crate,
praise him and give him another treat.
Walk away and let him
leave the cage, and while he does this you can signal the exit: "Get
out!". Praise him but don't give him a reward, the reward must be
associated with the magical cage and his entry.
Do this ten times, then
take a break and repeat the process ten more times. Always use linking words
and commands.
Repeat this action
several times throughout the day until the dog enters the cage excitedly and
happily to pick up the treat. The training part doesn't have to last long.
After throwing treats one or two times to
train your dog, use the command without any reward. If he enters the cage, give
him a lot of praise and give him a treat or two. Also praise him when you go
out.
Do this ten times, then
take a time out, and then do it ten times again.
Repeat this action
several times a day for two or three days until your dog is in and out of the
cage.
If you find your puppy
struggling when learning this step, go back to the previous step.
Ask your puppy to enter
the cage, sit down, and slowly close the door. If you need to slam the door
hard before your puppy escapes, he's definitely not ready for that move.
When you open the door, praise and reward him
and then open the door wide to make him leave the cage.
Practice it in sets of
ten, including a rest period, of course, and then another set of ten.
You can increase the
amount of time he spends in the cage before you let him out. Break the training
into sessions that start with a 10-second wait, then 30, then 45, and then a
full minute.
get back a little bit.
When your dog is getting used to being in the crate for a minute, it may be
time to step away while he is in the crate.
In the first training
sessions, try to move a few centimeters before moving back up again. Walk
around the room with your eyes on your dog.
In the following
exercises, try to move without concentrating with your puppy.
leave the room for a moment and then came back.
You left the room. At
first try to stay outside for about five minutes, then gradually increase the
time until you reach 30 minutes.
If your dog is very
nervous when you leave, let him get out of the crate. Go back to the previous
step or reduce the time you leave him alone.
Always remove your
puppy's harness and collar before putting it in the cage to avoid suffocation
risk
When your dog can rest in his crate for more
than thirty minutes, it may be time to put him in the crate when you're gone.
For a puppy, these trips
should be short, as puppies cannot go more than three hours without urinating.
Even if your dog is an adult, you shouldn't
keep him in the crate for more than four hours, because he needs to get up and
stretch and move his legs.
Change the time you put
your dog in the crate.
Put it in it sometimes ten minutes before you
go out, sometimes five, and sometimes right before heading to the door.
You don't want the cage
to become associated with abandonment for him.
Don't make a lot of
noise when you're gone. Praise your dog when he enters the crate, and then
leave.
After your puppy is comfortable in his crate,
he can sleep through the night, but make sure you put him in a place where you
can hear him. Puppies usually need to pee in the middle of the night
Each dog is distinguished by its nature and
its handling of cage training. Some golden dogs can be trained in a week or
less, while shy or badly experienced dogs may need several weeks.
Don't put pressure on
your dog, and make sure he adapts to each step before moving on to the next.
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raising a golden retriever puppy to catch and fetch
Golden Retrievers love to catch and fetch things,
which is a great way to train them. You probably don't need any help getting
your puppy to catch the ball or toy, but be sure to instill good manners early
to make sure he can bring the toy to you.
Toss one and when your
dog brings it, take out the other toy and toss it in another direction. As he
chases after her, he picks up the first.
Keep doing this until he
gets used to holding things and running towards you.
In the end, you can call
your dog without showing the other game. If he comes, say "throw it"
and show the other.
When the dog throws the
toy on command, you can get rid of the other one.
When your dog picks it up, move the string and
run to get him to catch up with you.
If he follows you, give
him a reward.
If it still runs, pull
the toy with the string. Praise and reward him when he approaches.
Don't always drop the
toy at the same moment, and let your dog chew it a bit after you get it. You don't
want him to think he's going to lose his game whenever he brings it up.
After a few weeks, your
dog will stop trying to escape with the toy.
Say "drop it" and place a treat in
front of your dog's nose, this behavior will cause even the most stubborn of
dogs to give up their game.
If your dog refuses to
throw away his possessions, try a treat he can't resist, such as a piece of
bacon or cheese.
You won't need rewards
in the future, but you will need to give him one from time to time.
Before your dog throws away his toy, say
"Bring it" and move away. When he gets to where you were before, say
"throw it" and go back to pick up the game. It will probably take a
few weeks for your dog to learn to bring the toy to you.
Tell your dog to sit down and stay in place
after tossing the toy.
If your dog tries to pick up the toy when you
bend over, immediately say "No" or "Stop." Eventually your
dog will know that if he wants to keep playing, he should sit and stay when you
try to catch the ball.
If he's still there, say
"okay" before you throw the ball again.
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