Golden Retriever: How to Train Your Golden Retriever in 30 Days or Less

How to Train Your Golden Retriever in 30 Days or Less

By The Golden Retriever Circle

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: About the Golden Retriever

A Brief Description of the Golden Retriever

History of the Golden Retriever

My Golden Retriever Story - Scooby

Chapter Two: How to Choose a Golden Retriever Puppy

Choosing an Adult

Chapter Three: Getting Ready for a Dog at Home

How to Make Your House Comfortable

Chapter Four: Golden Retriever Behavior Traits

Distinct Golden Retriever Behavior

Negative Behavior

How to Curb Negative Behavior

Separation Anxiety

Chapter Five: How to Care for A Golden Retriever

Nutrition

Grooming Your Dog

Entertaining Your Dog

Training Your Golden Retriever

Protecting Your Golden Retriever

Vaccinations

First aid

Chapter Six: An Introduction to Crate Training

Why should you crate train your puppy?

Why does crate training work?

How can you choose the crate?

Chapter Seven: The Crate-Training Process

Step 1: Introduce Your Dog to the Crate

Step 2: Give Your Dog His Meals Inside the Crate

Step 3: Increase the Crating Period

Step 4: Leave Your Dog Inside the Crate When You Leave Home

Step 5: Leave Your Pup in the Crate at Night

Chapter Eight: 10 Basic Commands for Your Dog

Sit Command

Walk Command

Down Command

Fetch Command

Release Command

Come

Look Command

Leave It

Lie Down

Stay or Wait

Chapter Nine: Golden Retrievers and Exercise

Best Ways to Exercise Your Golden Retriever

Chapter Ten: How to Motivate Puppies and Dogs to Socialize

Start with a Good Breeder

Keeping Places, Puppies, and People Positive

Chapter Eleven: Neutering a Golden Retriever Puppy

Chapter Twelve: Pregnancy in Golden Retrievers

Chapter Thirteen: When to Call a Trainer, Vet, or Dog Specialist

Chapter Fourteen: All About Clicker Training

What Is Clicker Training?

Practicing for Clicker Training

Capturing and Shaping Behavior

How to Train

Tips

Chapter Fifteen: Dog Training and Routines

Feeding

Potty Time

Walks and Playtime

Training Time

30-Day Schedule

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Positive Reinforcement

Chapter Sixteen: Tips to Train Your Dog

Tips to Make Training Easier

1. Be consistent with rules.

2. Encourage good behavior.

3. Know the limits.

4. Environment matters.

5. Offer motivation.

Additional Training Tips

Give Him Free Time

Always Use a Leash

Socialize Your Puppy

A Tired Puppy Is a Good Puppy

Watch Your Puppy Closely

Chapter Seventeen: Journaling Your Dog’s Training Journey

What Is Journaling a Dog’s Training?

Benefits of Journaling and Recording the Progress

Benefits of Journaling the Training

Journaling vs. Not Journaling a Dog’s Progress

Key Points to Include in the Journal

Conclusion

About the Author

References

Introduction

ARE YOU A NEW DOG OWNER? Are you very excited about welcoming your new golden retriever into your home? Whether you are a new or an existing dog owner, there are a couple of things that you must be aware of. It is very exciting to welcome a new member to your family, but it is critical that you are prepared for it. Bringing home a new dog is quite similar to bringing a baby home.

I know that there will be times when you will feel like a clueless parent. Let me tell you a little secret—you aren’t alone, and you can change this situation easily! Given our hectic lifestyles, bringing a puppy home is a huge step! So I want to congratulate you on the new addition to your family! Now, the real work starts. You will need to train your little ball of fur and turn him into a well-trained and obedient golden retriever. An unruly dog is quite tricky to handle and to avoid this, you will need to put in the necessary time and effort to train your dog. Well don’t worry, I’ve got your back! This book contains everything that you need to know to become a better pet parent!

First and foremost, I want to thank you for choosing this book, How to Train Your Golden Retriever in 30 Days or Less. This book is designed for golden retriever owners, regardless of dog training experience, who want a structured and fast-track approach to raising a golden retriever. Some of you reading might be working full-time jobs, are full-time students, or just an everyday person with a lot of things to do each day. This book is designed specifically to go above and beyond your normal dog training book.

In addition to technical information pertaining to your pup, we have also provided information on an ideal one-month long dog training schedule/routine to help pace you through your dog training journey. We even went into further detail to give you an hourly dog training schedule for a typical day. Think of it as a more experienced dog trainer holding your hand through the process and telling you exactly what to do to ensure that you have trained your dog within 30 days.

A golden retriever is a family dog and has been a part of our lives for decades, and people who own them can never live without them. These creatures are soulful companions who are capable of learning whatever you teach them if you have the patience and the time. Golden retrievers bring joy wherever they go and have a wonderful sense of humor. They are also natural healers of the soul.

A golden retriever does have its own pros and cons, but if you know how to train your dog, you can rest assure that the dog will become your companion. When you begin to train your dog, you will realize that golden retrievers are one of the most forgiving and willing breeds.

We hope that the information in this book will help you maximize the potential of your golden retriever. A golden retriever is a versatile companion in the sense that it can be a family pet or a search-and-rescue dog. We hope you cherish and enjoy every moment of the time you spend with your retriever. You will always cherish the love that this dog showers on you and your family.

Over the course of the book, you will learn more about the history of the golden retriever. You will also learn about the different behaviors of a golden retriever. You will also learn how you can use their energy to train them. You can use this book as a guide when you bring your puppy or dog home. There are a couple of commands like sit, fetch, walk, and so on, that you must teach your dog, and you will learn about them in this book. You will also learn different methods of training, like positive association and clicker method, to train your dog. The tips and strategies mentioned in this book are quite easy. Apart from this, the other topics covered in this book are ways in which you can curb negative behavior and tips for designing a training schedule for your furry friend.

The tips and techniques mentioned in the book will help you train your dog in thirty days or less so that you can enjoy your pup while reinforcing a strong foundation of discipline. All you need to do is be patient and consistent with your pet. If you face any difficulties, you can also approach a trainer or a behavior specialist for additional help.

Thank you for purchasing the book. I hope you find this book to be of great help in training your golden retriever.

Chapter One: About the Golden Retriever

A Brief Description of the Golden Retriever

IF YOU ASK A PERSON who owns a golden retriever to describe it to you, he or she will always talk about their temperament. The golden retriever is a loyal and devoted companion to his or her guardian or family. The retriever is also a devoted companion to any animal that it recognizes as a family. A retriever’s family includes almost every being in his world—the neighbors, postman, and children. The retriever believes that every person he sees is