| There are many training tips that can be used with | | | | yard! To prevent this from happening provide an area |
| Golden Retriever puppies and it is important that you | | | | especially for your dog to dig. If he digs elsewhere tell |
| use a variety of them in order for your dog to get | | | | him off, and praise him when he digs in his own area. |
| good all-round obedience training. | | | | He will soon start to learn where he is allowed to dig in |
| One of the most common requests when searching | | | | your garden. |
| for answers is for teething. Golden Retrievers (like all | | | | Other than training for your Golden Retriever that is |
| puppies) love to chew when they're young, and I | | | | predominantly catered for around the home, you will |
| personally found this out with the result of a torn up | | | | also want to do leash training so that you can take him |
| sofa! Teething can be quite painful for a puppy and so | | | | out knowing he will behave. |
| chewing is a good way to ease the pain. There are | | | | Many people will try training their Golden by dragging |
| many chew toys that you can for your dog, but you | | | | him around on a leash. This isn't the best way to train a |
| can also even make your own chew toy for your dog. | | | | dog. Instead you should begin by having the puppy |
| This is done by simply filling an old sock with ice cubes | | | | wear the collar and leash around the home or in the |
| and placing it inside the freezer for a while. Tie a knot | | | | back garden. This way he will be able to get used to |
| in the end of the sock and your puppy has got a | | | | wearing it before starting any training on the leash. |
| chew toy! | | | | Once he has gotten used to wearing the leash start to |
| Important - Do not leave a puppy alone with a sock | | | | pick the leash up and call your puppy to you. When he |
| chew toy in case he begins tearing parts of the sock | | | | does as you ask make sure you praise him so that he |
| off and swallowing them. | | | | knows he is doing right. If you continue to do this and |
| Digging is another thing that dogs love to do. It is natural | | | | allow him to get used to the leash, and also know |
| for a dog to dig, although you may not see it this way | | | | what you want from him you shouldn't have too many |
| if they begin digging up plants and flowers in your back | | | | problems. |