Your Golden is a loving and loyal companion by nature and wants
nothing more than to please you. As soon as you learn how to harness your
dogs willingness to learn, you can set about training him/her in an easy and fun
manner. Here's a few tips I've found work well for me. Why don't you
try some of these tips and see for yourself how much fun dog training can be.
Tips for Training
- Your attitude and approach should always be positive.
Remember, attitude is a choice......Choose to have a happy and
positive one!!
- Be ready to learn yourself. Training is for you, too.
- Get your dogs view on learning, and you'll obtain training
techniques that work for you both.
- Take the lead in training and watch your dog follow.
Remember, these are commands, not requests!
- Learn how to use rewards and corrections, and you'll observe
speedy results.
- Talk to your dog. Communicating effectively in doggy
language is easy.
- Don't leave all the training up to the trainer, dog training
doesn't work that way! You must do your share of the training.
- Young or old, your dog is ready to learn at any age.
Start Training early
- Find a trainer or a training class and sit in on a class before
you bring your dog.
- Talk to your trainer about starting your puppy at about 3 to 4
months of age. I recommend the earlier the better approach
with puppy training.
Links to Training Clubs and Organizations
The health of your Golden Retriever is vital for a happy and long life.
Goldens are active dogs that need daily exercise. It could be a short jog,
a swim, a steady hike, or simply playing fetch the ball. Regular exercise
increases stamina and strength, and Goldens love to get their paws moving!
Fitness Fundamentals:
- Warm Up
- Do Cardiovascular Training
- Do Strength Training
- Do Speed Conditioning
- Cool Down
- Do Non-Weight-Bearing Aerobic Exercise (Swimming)
- Always Work Together
Think About These Exercise Guidelines:
- What's right for your dog?
- When's the best time to exercise?
- Heatstroke
- Pad & paw problems?
- Exercise can be all fun & games
- Organized activities
- Tailoring exercise programs to your dogs needs
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