Golden Retriever Training Tips How To Eliminate Pulling On Leash

Different dog owners have different objectives for providing golden retriever training. While many golden retrievers are supposed to become family pets, several are also geared up to become guide dog for the blind and hearing dog for deaf people. Some of them are also properly trained to hunt, detect illegal drugs and to participate in search and rescue operations. But despite their good track record, it's not odd for this breed to develop minor problem at some point in their lives - small problem that may grow into something troubling if ignored.

One minor dilemma that is seen to impact golden retrievers and other dog breeds is pulling on leash. The problem doesn't seem to be very serious if you have a young pup but visualize what will become of him in the years to come. A 70-pound golden retriever pulling the leash is not a very good idea for sure.

Before you went out of the doorway to savor the early morning sunlight, make sure that he is calm. Rather than going to him to prepare for the walk, call him to come to you and attach his leash. Go out of the door ahead of him. If he went out before you, go back and command him to sit or stay to calm him down. This intends to make him realize that you'll never proceed walking if he keeps on running ahead of you or if he remains antsy. When walking, please remember you always have to be ahead or next to him, not behind him. Leaders are usually in front of the pack, right?

Immediately after he begins to pull the leash, stop right away despite his best effort to move. Resume the walk only if he has calmed down. If he keeps on pulling, stop and walk in the opposite way. The rule of thumb of this certain 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 focus on you to determine the next destination.

Motivate good behavior by rewarding him whenever he shows one. Lavish him with praise every time he moves forward and a treat from time to time won't hurt too. By being a patient and consistent dog owner, your pet will shortly find out that a good dog does not pull on the leash when walking.