How to train a golden retriever to hold something

How to train golden retriever to hold things:

1. Training to catch

When we first started training Golden Retriever to hold things, we can put objects directly in its mouth and keep it still. Then put the item down again, point to the item with your finger, and then touch the golden retriever's mouth, signaling it to pick up the item by itself.

2. Extend the time

After the Golden Retriever learns how to hold things, we have to find a way to prolong the time that the dog holds things. When the golden retriever puts the item down, we can simply scold it to make it last longer next time. If the dog persists for a long time, we should feed it snacks in time as a reward.

3. Password strengthening

When the golden retriever is carrying out the action of holding it, we should say a password such as "hold it up" on the side, so that the dog can form a conditioned reflex, and when it hears this word, it will think of the thing holding something. When the golden retriever wants to put something down, we can also say "no" to stop it.

4. Repeated training

At this point, the problem of how to train golden retrievers to hold things has basically been solved. But training a dog is a long and iterative process. You can't stop training after the dog has learned it, but you should often use it in your life.

Best time to train a golden retriever puppy:

Generally speaking, golden retriever puppies under 3 months old are not suitable for starting training, especially small golden retrievers of 1~2 months old. It would be better to start training golden retriever puppies after 3 to 4 months.

First, at this time, the golden retriever puppy is already relatively strong, and its bones are also relatively strong. At the same time, the vaccination is almost completed, and it is relatively adaptable to the new environment.

Second, this period is a good time to cultivate good habits of Golden Retriever training. After bringing the golden retriever puppy home for the first time, don’t rush to play and train the puppy right away, otherwise the puppy will get sick easily. The correct thing is to place the puppy in a suitable place first, let it rest quietly, and let the puppy have a sense of trust in the new home. This period lasts for about a week, and then you can start to familiarize the golden retriever puppies with the surrounding environment and establish daily habits.

Third, it is best for the same person to be in charge of the golden retriever’s diet, including observing whether the dog’s appetite is normal, and knowing when the dog defecates, etc.