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submitted: Aug 7th 2008 | by: CarolMatthews | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 492 | |

Few folks can resist that adorable ball of fluff known as the Golden Retriever puppy. But before you bring one of those fur balls home from the breeder, it is helpful to get some basic information regarding Golden Retriever obedience training. Training your pup will begin the first day that you bring him home, and will continue for many weeks and even months as your puppy learns the rules of the house and that you are quite serious about enforcing them.

This means that if you don't want your full grown dog hopping up on your bed or sofa, don't let your small puppy up there now. Not once, not ever. This way, your dog learns in no uncertain terms what the expectations are, so he can learn to live within the boundaries that you set for him. Beyond this basic step, there are additional obedience training tips that will help you and your Golden Retriever to live harmoniously.

Some of the earliest Golden Retriever obedience training that you will do regards housebreaking. Teaching your pup the proper place to potty is a top priority, and should begin from the first day you bring him home. Crate training is usually the easiest way to housebreak any type of puppy. By keeping your pup in his crate when you cannot watch him closely, he learns to hold it until he is taken outside, since most dogs will not go to the bathroom in the same spot where they sleep or eat.

Your Golden Retriever should only be kept in his crate for short periods of time, and he should be taken outdoors immediately when he is released. Take him to the same spot in the yard and wait until he goes to the bathroom. Then you can praise him and bring him indoors. Repeat this process after meals and naps, or when you see your pup begin to sniff around on the carpet, and you will be able to prevent most accidents from occurring in the house.

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.

If you have been through an obedience training course before, you can probably train your dog effectively at home, as long as you make sure to spend at least a few minutes every day working together.

Look for smaller class sizes, and instructors who are experienced and emphasize positive reinforcement over punishment and intimidation. Golden Retrievers are very eager to please as a rule, so a positive training program will work infinitely better than a negative program will.

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 a passionate lover of the Golden Retriever and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Golden Retriever. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Golden Retriever Obedience Training plus a whole lot more.

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