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Different pet owners have different objectives for providing golden retriever training. While most golden retrievers are supposed to become family pets, many are also geared up to become guide dog to those with vision impairment and hearing dog for deaf people. Some of them are also taught to hunt, detect illegal drugs and to participate in search and rescue operations. But despite their good track record, it is not odd for this breed to develop minor problem at some stage in their lives – small problem that could develop into something troubling if neglected.

One [problemissue] that is common not only among golden retrievers but other breeds as well is the pulling on leash. Though an apparently simple problem, it is important that you take necessary actions to solve it otherwise experience a dog weighing about 55 to 75 pounds drag you on the street whenever you went out to walk.

Before you went out of the doorway have fun in the early morning sunshine, ensure that he’s calm. Rather than going to him to get ready for the walk, call him to come to you and attach his leash. Get out of the door ahead of him. If he went out ahead of you, go back and command him to sit or anything to calm him down. When walking, keep in mind that you always ought to be ahead or beside him, not behind him. Leaders are usually in front of the pack, right?

The moment he starts to pull the leash, stop right away despite his best attempt to move. Resume the walk only when he has calmed down. If he keeps on pulling, stop and walk in the opposite route. The general rule of this specific golden retriever training is to make him figure out that you are the one who choose when and where to go and that he must keep his attention on you to find out where the next destination is.

Motivate good behavior by rewarding him every time he exhibits one. Lavish him with praise every time he moves forward and a treat every once in awhile won’t hurt too. By being a patient and consistent dog owner, your pet will soon understand that a good dog does not pull on the leash when walking.

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