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This is an ideal time for you to be training Golden Retriever
puppies the rules of your home. The earlier you teach them the less
trouble you will have enforcing the rules as your puppy grows. From
correction to praise, crate training to housebreaking now is the
time to get started.
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Golden Retrievers are very intelligent dogs with a
willingness to please their master. By using the following
methods you will find them to be respectful and obedient
additions to your family.
Before you begin
puppy training your Golden Retriever puppies, it
is important that you have an understanding of the method
you intend to use. Make your commands clear when dealing
with your puppy. The clearer your commands, the more
obedient your dog will become. If your commands are not
clear, you will not have the desired results with your
Golden Retriever puppy.
Many successful trainers rely on a positive reinforcement
and clicker training system. Clicker training leans heavily
on positive reinforcement to help ensure the dog repeats the
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The clicker itself is a small handheld device used by professional
trainers to signal when a behaviour has been performed correctly.
The point is to get your Golden Retriever to accomplish the
requested task and relate good work to the sound of the click. When
the click is received, you can now follow up with your
pre-determined reinforcement, usually a treat or reward.
Golden Retriever House Training
When it comes to Golden Retriever housetraining or potty training it
is best to pay attention to body language as much as eating times.
If you see your puppy circling or sniffing the floor, it is usually
a sign that it’s time to go outside. This occurs between 20 and 30
minutes after a feeding.
When your puppy eliminates in the designated location, it’s time for
a click and reward. It’s as easy as that! The positive reinforcement
of praise and click will be enough for your Golden Retriever puppy
to continue this action.
Golden Retriever crate training or cage training is another method
to housetrain your puppy. The size of the crate should only be large
enough for them to be able to turn around and lie down. If you don’t
want to purchase multiple crates as your Golden Retriever puppy
grows, you can buy a large crate but create a barrier with a piece
of heavy cardboard or sanded plywood so the accessible area they
have is just large enough for them to be comfortable.
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As your puppy grows, you continue to move the barrier until
they are using the full crate or cage. Normally dogs won’t
relieve themselves where they sleep.
Your Golden Retriever will soon see its crate as a safe and
secure place to be, especially when you are away from home
during the day to work. |
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Basic Golden Retriever housetraining rules require you to never use
crate or cage as an area for punishment. This will defeats the
purpose of providing a safe and comfortable place them. They need to
know from first introduction to the crate or cage it’s their space
to rest, sleep or get away from uncomfortable situations.
Introduction should be done gradually, limited to required time
only. Once your puppy becomes accustomed to this concept, he will go
into his crate all on his own to rest or retreat. If you opt for a
cage instead of a crate consider covering the top with a blanket or
towels to provide a reassuring “den” type location for him.
Golden Retriever crate training requires you to take him outside
immediately upon letting him out of his crate. Teach him that when
you open the door with leash in hand, it’s time to go outside.
It is not recommended to open the door until you are ready to bring
him outside, as it will give him time to roam the house and
therefore giving him many different locations to eliminate instead
of outside. By following this method your Golden Retriever puppy
will learn to wait for you to go outside.
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