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Golden Retriever Training: Developing Good Relationship With Other Dogs
Author : Kate Truman
Submitted : 2011-09-07 16:09:46 Word Count : 478 Popularity: 4
Tags: golden retriever training, golden retriever, dog training, pet training, dogs, pets, animals
The golden retriever is one of the breeds described as kind, friendly and confident but despite that, there are still many things they must learn about and that can be attained through golden retriever training. While some people forego training considering this breed's amazing personality, it is of utmost importance to conduct it so that the four-legged ones to become reliably well-behaved pets.
Since pets are expected to act well in all places all the time, one of the things they should develop at the earliest possible time is their relationship towards other dogs and other pets in general. As a puppy, they should 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 language like barking, snapping, howling and many more. This also explains why puppies below 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 result in behavior problems when taken to their new owners.
When they are already exposed to their litter mates and other common scenario, it won't be too challenging for them to adapt to the new environment you brought them into. However, being pack animals, it's very important to show your dog who the leader of the pack is especially if you have other dogs in the house. Therefore it helps to introduce them to each other properly to prevent territorial issues and other associated issues.
Take 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 attached. If no one exhibits any sign of aggression or stress at first sight, reward them with praise or sweet-talk. Slowly bring them closer to each other and diligently shower them with rewards, be it treat or praise for each good behavior displayed. When one starts showing any undesirable behavior, ignore and wait until the dog calmed down. Give reward only if they're displaying desirable behavior. Inevitably, both will realize that the only way to get your focus, and treats if they're 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 believe 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 as you go along. It also helps to be patient when handling this scenario because adjusting to and accepting each others presence is not as easy as clicking the clicker that is helpful in other areas of golden retriever training.
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