How to Train a Golden Retriever: A Complete Guide from Basics to Advanced
Golden retrievers are deeply loved by pet lovers for their intelligent and docile character, and training them to complete the action of "picking things up" can not only demonstrate their obedience, but also enhance their interaction with their owners. The following is a summary of Golden Retriever training in the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with structured data to provide you with detailed guidance.
1. Preparation before training
Before starting training, make sure your golden retriever is in good health and have the following items ready:
| Item name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| snack reward | Used for positive motivation (such as chicken jerky, dog biscuits) |
| Lightweight props | It is recommended to use soft toys or foam blocks for beginners |
| Quiet environment | Avoid distracting your dog |
2. Basic training steps (phased)
| stage | Training content | Recommended duration |
|---|---|---|
| first stage | Let the golden retriever get familiar with the props and be rewarded when you touch them | 2-3 days/10 minutes a day |
| second stage | Put the prop gently on your head and say "hold it up" | 3-5 days/15 minutes a day |
| The third stage | Extend the lifting time and gradually increase the weight | More than 1 week |
3. Common problems and solutions
Based on recent popular discussions on pet raising forums, the following frequently asked questions have been sorted out:
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| refuse to push things | Discomfort or fear of props | Change to lighter/softer props |
| distraction | Noisy environment | Choose enclosed space training |
| Unstable movements | Lack of neck strength | Do balance training first |
4. Advanced skills (combined with hot search cases)
In a recent popular Douyin video, a dog trainer shared the “sandwich training method” that is worth learning from:
1.Tiered rewards: Hold it for 1 second to give ordinary snacks, upgrade to advanced rewards for 3 seconds
2.Scenario simulation: Repeat training in different scenes (such as outdoors)
3.Combined instructions: Improve obedience by combining instructions such as “sit” and “wait”
5. Things to note
According to recent popular science recommendations from pet doctors:
- Each training session should not exceed 20 minutes to avoid Golden Retriever fatigue
- The weight of the props does not exceed 1/50 of the body weight (approximately 500g limit for adult golden retrievers)
- Massage neck muscles after training to promote blood circulation
Through the above systematic training, about 80% of golden retrievers can master the basic lifting movements within 2-3 weeks. Remember to use popular tags such as # SmartGolden RetrieverChallenge when sharing your results on social platforms!
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