22/11/2021
how to train a golden retriever puppy to p*e outside
That lovely Golden Retriever puppy is going to make a great new member of your family. But at the same time, he is going to leave a lot of puddles and piles on the floors of your home until he is fully potty trained. The good news is that retrievers are very intelligent and should be relatively easy to potty train. Remember, the younger you start training your pup, the easier and faster he will learn. That's not to say an older Golden can't be taught to do his business outside, you may just need to give a little extra consideration to his background and establish habits. In any case, the keys to success are consistency and persistence. Defining Tasks The goal of this type of training is to teach your Golden to stop pooping on the carpet and start doing it out in the yard. Providing you are willing to put in the time and work consistently with your pup, he should be accident-free by the time he reaches 6 months of age. Some dogs do take a little longer, particularly if they are older and aren't familiar with potty training, so don't worry if yours takes more time to get things down. The worst it is likely to mean is that you will have a few more messes to clean up. Getting Started The best way to get started on potty training your pup is to start from the moment you bring him home. Get him out of the car, put him on a leash, and take him straight to the designated spot in the yard to go potty. When he does, be sure to praise him and give him a treat. This will help set the stage for future success. You need a few training supplies: Crate – For training and to put your pup in when you can't watch him Treats – To use as rewards Leash – To take him outside on Potty Spray – For training purposes Beyond this, you need to have time to work with your pup and plenty of patience. Remember, positive reinforcement works, getting angry has the complete opposite effect. The Not in the House Method Most Recommended
STEP 1 Treats at the ready If you don't have a large supply of your pup's favorite treats, run out and buy some, you'll need plenty.
STEP 2 I've got my eyes on you Keep your pup in the same room as you and watch him like a hawk. At the first sign he is thinking about pooping (sniffing, scratching, squatting), in a firm voice tell your pup "NO!". Be loud enough to startle him, but do not use an angry voice.
STEP 3 Hit the road, Jack Hitch your pup to his leash and take him right out to his spot on the lawn. As you head out the door, use a cue word like "Go potty". This will help him associate the command with the desired behavior.
STEP 4 When he goes When he goes, be sure to praise him and give him a treat.
STEP 5 When he doesn't go If he doesn't go within 15 minutes, take him back inside. Keep an eye on him and if he assumes the "going potty stance" take him straight back outside.
STEP 6 Keep working with him The rest is all about working with your pup and extending the time until your pup learns to go potty outside by letting you know or waiting until it is time for you to take him out.
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