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in40

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Question
am new to dog keeping.i have a golden reteiver puppy
Q how to train it.
as shown in tv or movies that dog do what they are asked to is that also true in real ?
if yes so what should be my 1st step to train it and how


Answer
My dogs aren't movie stars, but they come, sit, down, wait, leave it, retrieve, and a number of other thing when asked. I train with positive methods - using a clicker to teach most behaviors. Here's a website with a number of good articles and resources - including training books.
www.clickertraining.com
If this is your first dog, you would probably really benefit from a good puppy class. Check around your area, and sometimes vets will know who is teaching near you. Good luck! Sandy Case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com