Golden Retriever Puppy Training - Easy Ways to Properly Conduct Basic Housetraining

Now that you've brought your new friend home its about time to start training him. Golden Retriever puppy training isn't nearly as difficult as it seems. However, there are still some rules you need to stick to because the key to success of training Golden Retriever puppies is you and not your pup.

Paper Training

It all starts when you bring your pup home for the first time. You Golden Retriever puppy might want to relieve almost as soon as you bring him home so you should be ready for it. Fist of all you need to choose a place for your pup's toilet. In most cases people use bathroom or kitchen since these places are easy to clean. However, your pup's potty should not be too close to your dog's eating area for obvious reasons.

All you need to organize a proper toilet for your pup is a pile of papers. Put them one on the top of another to create a pretty solid layer. It should be thick enough for lower blocks to remain clean after your little Golden relieved himself. Than remove wet papers from the top, and add some to the bottom. This action is very important because by doing so you not only clean the pup's toilet but also leave a scent that makes it easier for the pup to identify the area again.

Your pup may need to relieve himself up to six times a day and you definitely need to walk him after each meal. Food creates additional pressure on the bladder, so if you want to avoid accidents you need to walk your pup right after he eats. It's also a good idea to make the last walk of the day as late as you can. This will help your pup to make it thought the night accident free. And don't forget to clean up after him not only in your yard but also at the street.

Don't punish your pup if he relieved in the wrong place or couldn't hold it through the night. Dogs have very short memory so he won't understand why you are punishing him. If you caught him in a process a stern "no" should be enough. Don't stick his nose in it and never spank him. The only effect of these actions will be another mess to clean up. It is much more efficient to praise your pup when he relieves himself in the right place. Scratch him behind his ears and pet him together with verbal commands. Finally, just be aware that accidents will happen for a certain time and that's natural.

The only proper way to punish your pup is by putting him in a crate. Isolating him from you will give him a clear understanding that you are displeased with his behavior.

Food and toys -- is any training necessary?

You pup's training is not limited to teaching him when and were to relieve properly or how to perform simple commands. It is also important when your Golden eats and drinks and if he can tell a chewing toy from your shoe.

Many owners believe that granting a dog an unlimited access to food is a good idea. It's not. Goldens love to eat and don't really have discipline in this issue so tend to get fat fast. Thus, it's a good idea to start implementing scheduled feeding from the very beginning. Besides, if you'll ever need to leave your Golden at the kennels it will be less stressful for him, since kennels always practice scheduled feeding. Also limit your dog's access to water during night, you'll be very glad that you did.

The right choice of a chew-toy for your Golden is also important. Never use your personal belongings like old slippers as chew toys for you pup. Otherwise you'll be always finding your new pair one mate short. Goldens may continue chewing not only as puppies but also as adult dogs so it's better to find a proper chew-toy in a pet store. Try something made of rope.

Another important thing is to make sure you can take away your dog's food and toys when you need. To train it, just take them away from your pup from time to time until he'll become comfortable with it. Finally, try to involve all members of your family in training process. It will help to insure that your Golden obeys them all and not only you.

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