| Golden Retriever puppies grow up and learn so fast. | | | | his paw on top of it, but if he doesn't, lift up his paw |
| After learning their basic obedience commands, the | | | | and place it on your hand. Gently put his paw down on |
| next thing that you have to teach your Golden are | | | | the ground. Repeat the same step. This time use the |
| cool tricks that are sure to entertain not just your | | | | trick command as he lifts his paw on your palm. If he |
| family but even your friends and guests. | | | | does, release him and give him his treat and praise. |
| Goldens' are intelligent and it will not take too long for | | | | You can also teach your Golden to crawl. Command |
| them to learn another task. Aside from that, they are | | | | him to lie flat on the ground. Allow him to sniff on the |
| born entertainers too and they love to please and | | | | lure and move it forward. If he raises his hinds, start |
| perform in a crowd. | | | | with the trick over again. He should be able to crawl |
| When you teach tricks to your dog, all you need is an | | | | with his belly flat on the ground. You can place your |
| opening command, a trick command, a closing | | | | other hand under his belly to make him lie flat or press |
| command, a bagful of treats and a handful of praises. | | | | gently on his hinds. If he learns to crawl even a |
| An opening command is his basic sit, stay, down or | | | | distance, release him and repeat, this time using the |
| come command. A trick command is preferably short, | | | | trick command. If he has done it right, give him his |
| composed of two words or syllables so that your dog | | | | reward, a rub in the ear and a "good dog!" |
| will have a better recall. A closing command is his | | | | There are many tricks that you can teach your dog. In |
| release command like "okay." | | | | fact, you can teach him a trick by catching him on the |
| Rewards are important and necessary. A piece of | | | | act. All you have to do is think of something that he |
| kibble, dog cookies or even toys can help achieve a | | | | usually does and say the trick word every time he |
| trick. It can be used as a lure to make your dog move | | | | does it. |
| in different positions without using physical force and | | | | For example, your dog stretches out his forelimbs |
| contact. Praises are important. It will always be a joy | | | | down into the ground when he wakes or stands up |
| for a dog to hear he has done a great job. | | | | from lying flat on the ground. When you see him do |
| Perhaps the simplest and most popular trick that you | | | | this, say "bow." He may not instantly get it, but as he |
| can teach your Golden is how to do a handshake. To | | | | hears the word, he will be able to accompany his |
| teach him to do it, command him to sit in front of you. | | | | action with the trick command. And once he learns it, |
| Place your hand in front of him. He may instantly place | | | | you can finish each performance with a "bow. |