Archive for July, 2010
The crate can have a wire shelf that can have a covering over it, but not bedding in the bottom of the crate that can become wet and soiled and also chewed by the puppy.
The chewed up mess could choke him. The puppy should be put in his crate at night and let out in the morning, in a very consistent manner.
The first thing to do in the morning when you let the puppy out is to show him the right place to potty, such as a grassy spot or an indoor mat made for this purpose.
Encourage the dog verbally in a nice gentle tone. Do this repeatedly. When he remembers the right place to potty reward him with puppy treats and verbal praise.
Keep a constant watch on your dog and try to catch his accidents and intervene, showing him the right place each time. Try not to miss a single time.
The better you keep after your dog the sooner he will have no accidents and be trained.
If the dog obeys your command to potty at all reward him with extra love and attention and a little treat, he needs this to get it right.
If your dog can’t go when he first gets up, take him indoors, feed him and give him something to drink.
(If you are using a special mat for indoor training, keep it separate from the feeding area.) Then take him to the proper place you have chosen for him to potty and try again.
A young puppy will have to go right after he eats. This will take some time, most decidedly, after all he is a baby and you cannot do this in one day.
Each day for weeks you should watch your dog the same way as you did on the first day. It won’t be that long before you know your dog “knows” to potty at the right place at all times.
Housebreaking your new dog is an undertaking that cannot be avoided, but will reward you with a bond between you and your dog that cannot be underrated.
Golden retriever breeders are perfect providers of resources when seeking information about your Labrador retriever and his training.
You may like to correspond with a breeder and ask about some of the more important points to pay heed to with this breed.
Items like the dogs love of the outdoors, water and human interaction are likely to be some of the things the breeder will encourage you about.
A golden retriever is a breed of dog that is very similar to a Labrador. Labradors whether chocolate, yellow or black are similar in nature and golden retriever training will be very much the same as the Labrador retriever training.
The golden retriever breed is a sociable breed that is friendly and eager to please.
After successful training of your dog you and he both will obtain great joy all the more in your relationship.
The Scottish people originated the golden retriever breed when they successfully crossed a yellow retriever with a Tweed Water Spaniel, which is a Field Spaniel breed that is now extinct.
A Labrador retriever is to begin with a great hunting and family dog while the Spaniel is a solid swimmer and retriever (as well as rescue) dog with an adaptable temperament.
The Spaniel has underlying traits for getting along with other dogs and cats but not with small game like rabbits, rats or mice.
A golden retriever has an excellent hunting and rescue ability together with exceptional swimming skills.
Golden retriever training as well as labrador retriever training should begin when the dog is a puppy in his crate about eight weeks old, this is when he begins to realize his urge to urinate.
One of the most important considerations when purchasing a dog is determining what breed is best suited to your living situation and how well those breed responds to training.
It is critical that both considerations are given equal weight by the prospective pet owner because they do not always go together.
For instance, while a dog like a beagle is intelligent and very receptive to training, it would not be a suitable choice for someone living in a studio apartment since beagles require a great deal of physical activity and are prone to damaging a home if left alone.
One of the most popular choices among new pet owners today is the golden retriever breed. Golden retrievers are beautiful and well-tempered dogs that are equally at home living with a single individual or a large family.
Golden retriever training is not a difficult process because the breed is quite intelligent and responds quickly to its owner’s commands once properly taught. Because of its native intelligence, the golden retriever is adaptable to many different types of roles.
It can be taught to be a hunter, a guard dog or just a gentle companion to its owner. As with all large dogs, golden retrievers do require a great deal of exercise so it is imperative that its owner be able to provide the dog with plenty of physical activity.
Once it has left its puppy years, the golden retriever breed becomes far more docile and is able to be left inside the home without fear of it tearing up the house out of restlessness.
However, the owner must strictly adhere to a schedule of long walks or free exercise in a dog park with the breed if this is the living situation that you have.
Unlike some breeds that require formal and disciplined training, its owner can usually teach the golden retriever breed quickly and efficiently inside the home.
Because the dog is smart and eager to please, golden retriever training typically consists of nothing more than positive reinforcement for the desired behavior.
If the dog sits or lies down when commanded, you should reward it with a snack and the golden retriever breed will quickly internalize the behavior and respond again when asked.
