Golden Retriever Discipline Training Cincinnati OH

Excerpts from Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Golden Retrievers

KEEP THE “PUPPY” IN YOUR PUPPY
Before we discuss the roles of discipline in training, let us take a time-out for a discussion of fun and play in your puppy’s schedule. As canines, Goldens are social animals and thrive on play and interaction with their masters (and other dogs, too). Exercising and playing with your Golden Retriever puppy help to burn some of his gundog fuel and gives the dog focus. Trying to obediencetrain a Golden who is hyper and wound-up is practically impossible. Further, a playdeprived Golden can become destructive as he tries to find ways to release his pent-up energy.

Outline a schedule of activities for your blossoming Golden pup that includes canine-human games as well as safe doggy exercises. The word “retriever” is not in the Golden’s name for nothing! Puppy catch is a great way of occupying the Golden, who is content to fetch a ball or flying disk for hours (if you have the time!). The author doesn’t advise games of chasing because it can imprint on the Golden that it is okay to run away from his master. Likewise, tug-of-war is not advised as this dominance game can give the puppy the impression that he can climb to the top of the heap and become “top dog.” The role of top dog is always reserved for his master and trainer.

All work and no play makes your Golden an unhappy, unfocused pup.

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