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Golden Retriever Training Tips - House Training your Golden Retriever

Today's Golden Retriever Training Tips is on House Training. You can 'house train' your Golden Retriever by following a set routine. Consistency will help your dog learn to trust that he or she will be let outside regularly and that they can trust you. Here is an example of a routine you could follow:

MORNING

Take your Golden Retriever out first thing in the morning. Lead him or her by leash to where you would like him or her to go. Lead them to the same general spot each time you let your dog out.

After your Golden relieves himself, give lots of praise and attention. He will learn to go in the designated area and will begin to understand that going there will make you happy. When you get back inside, offer him water and let him relax. When you need to leave for work, you will find that you will return to less messes if you crate your dog or confine him to a small room. Dogs do not like to relieve themselves in the same areas they eat and sleep in, so you are less likely to return to a soiled house this way.

MIDDAY

Return midday to let your dog outside again. If he has had an accident, do not yell, but clean it up and take him outside to the designated area again. He will learn to trust you to return on a regular schedule, and will learn to "hold it" until you are able to let him out. Let your Golden run around a bit, if you have the time, to get any kinks out and enjoy the fresh air. Remember to praise him for relieving himself where you want him to. If you can't get away at lunchtime, ask a friend or neighbor that you trust to help you out. Consider hiring a pet sitter if necessary.

EVENING

Take the time to let your Golden run around and get plenty of exercise when you get home. Give your dog dinner at about the same time each day. Make sure he has access to fresh water. Some trainers suggest taking the dog's bowls away a couple of hours before bed. This will lessen overnight accidents. Its also not a bad idea to take your dog out, briefly, one more time before bed.

Remember to stick to your routine, make sure your Golden has plenty of exercise and a regular eating schedule, and always always always to praise your dog each time he goes outside! This is the best Golden Retriever Training Tip I can offer... always praise the good behavior you want to see continue!

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Susanne Trainor, Golden Retriever Lover :)