Monday, July 11, 2011

Golden Retriever Training Tools

Successful golden retriever training isn't that
hard to achieve. Even though positive training
is generally effective when training golden
retrievers, an owner can go for other techniques
if he sees the need to do so. There are also
several training tools to make training easy.
While the price of some of these tools can
create a hole in your pocket, understand that
you never have to procure every dog training
tool available for sale. Just get what you need
and you'll be fine.

With numerous training tools available in pet
supply stores or pet section of your local
grocery, determining what tool is more vital
than the other can be confusing sometimes. If
you are not totally aware, you might end up
buying the things that are less effective or
things you do not actually need. The following
are a few tips to help you figure out what tools
to prioritize:

Collars and Leash

These two are not only the most popular but the
most important as well. The training collar,
where the leash is attached, is put around the
dog's neck. It's best for controlling the dog
during training however, care ought to be taken
when using it since improper use might result in
injuries. The leash on the other hand provides
you with better control over your dog even if
you are a few feet away. Use a durable 6-foot
nylon leash, not a retractable one, during
training.

Treats

Truly delicious food treats are used as bait and
reward. Whenever you reward your dog for doing
something desired, you are increasing the
possibility of that certain behavior being
displayed again. Treats could be small bits of
kibble, cheese or hotdog, bone marrows with
fillings, or raw hides. Treats however shouldn't
substitute his regular dog food.

Clicker

Made of a small plastic and metal object that
sounds if you press on it, the clicker is
probably one of the easiest and most suggested
golden retriever training tools. It works by
making a "click" sound for every good behavior
exhibited. It is then followed by a treat or
praise. This particular tool is effective
because it gives you the opportunity to
acknowledge your dog's good behavior right after
he did it.

Crate

While some pet owners do not approve of using
crate during training or using crate in general,
crate is actually one of the most useful devices
one can use especially during potty training. In
addition, it is ideal in keeping your pet safe
when leaving him alone at home or when you take
him to travel with you whether it be by car or
by plane.

With correct use, these tools will surely help
you achieve your mission of having a
satisfactorily trained golden retriever.


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