Golden Retriever Training: Creating Good Relationship With Other Dogs

The golden retriever is one of the breeds described as kind, friendly and confident but despite that fact, there are still many things they must learn about and that can be achieved through golden retriever training. While some people forego training taking into account this breed's outstanding personality, it is of absolute importance to conduct it so that the four-legged ones to become reliably well-behaved pets.

Given that pets are expected to act well in all places at all times, one of the things they have to develop at the earliest possible time is their relationship towards other dogs and other pets in general. As a puppy, they need to interact with the mother and other puppies from the litter. It's during this time that they learn how to communicate with each other using body gestures such as barking, snapping, howling and many more. This also explains why puppies under eight weeks old don't need to be taken from the litter for when it happens, they won't be able to develop their social relationship thus may possibly lead to behavior problems when brought to their new owners.

When they are already exposed to their litter mates and other typical scenario, it won't be too challenging for them to adjust to the new environment you brought them into. However, being pack animals, it is vital to show your dog who the leader of the pack is especially if you have other dogs in the house. Hence it helps to introduce them to each other correctly to prevent territorial issues and other associated problems.

Bring the two dogs in neutral territory, in a fenced area if possible. With assistance from a friend or member of the family, make certain that the dogs are far from each other and both have their leash affixed. If no one displays any sign of aggression or stress at first sight, reward them with praise or sweet-talk. Gradually bring them closer to each other and diligently shower them with rewards, be it treat or praise for each good behavior shown. When one starts displaying any undesirable behavior, ignore and wait until the dog calmed down. Give reward only if they're displaying desirable behavior. Eventually, both will realize that the only way to get your focus, and treats if they are lucky, is to interact with each other without being too rough and aggressive. At home, provide the new pet with his own comfort zone so as not to make the other feel that his territory is at risk thus prevents issues from developing.

When introducing the two pets, be cautious and alert for whatever problem that may appear along the way. It also helps to be patient when handling this scenario because adjusting to and accepting each others presence isn't as easy as clicking the clicker that is helpful in other aspects of golden retriever training.