As any dog fan knows, dogs like to express their love. And, as any dog fan also knows, a dog's means of doing this isn't always appropriate. Some breeds keep it simple with tail wagging. Golden Retrievers, most notably, tend to go overboard and jump up on their owners and guests, among other things. Applying the correct golden retriever training can stop and prevent your dog from going this route
First, avoid pushing your dog away when he jumps on you. Simply because the dog understands this as playing so he will do it again and again!
Start by applying this simple technique first. Raise your knee a little and that will cause your dog to get down as a reflex action.
Keep this knee raising practice consistent and do it whenever the dog jumps
When the dog gets down start to praise him and give him a simple treat. That will help him to understand that not jumping is a good thing...and is reward-worthy.
You can also use the negligence technique in your golden retriever training. Dogs understand body language well. "Ignore" your dog until it stops jumping. When it gets down, praise it. Keep doing this until both actions are associated.
If these simple techniques don't pay off then move to others:
If your dog isn't responding to the raised knee alone, try a gentle tap on the nose in combination with the raised knee. When used consistently this should prove effective.
Offer praise and a treat reward for not jumping on guests
Try using a squirt gun, giving a little splash on the dog's nose when he jumps. Dogs don't care for this, in my experience, and you can end the jumping behavior when using this technique consistently.
Golden Retriever training is an ongoing process, one where patience and consistency are rewarded. Any of the above techniques done once and forgotten will not be effective. Apply the training consistently for best results. - 31844
First, avoid pushing your dog away when he jumps on you. Simply because the dog understands this as playing so he will do it again and again!
Start by applying this simple technique first. Raise your knee a little and that will cause your dog to get down as a reflex action.
Keep this knee raising practice consistent and do it whenever the dog jumps
When the dog gets down start to praise him and give him a simple treat. That will help him to understand that not jumping is a good thing...and is reward-worthy.
You can also use the negligence technique in your golden retriever training. Dogs understand body language well. "Ignore" your dog until it stops jumping. When it gets down, praise it. Keep doing this until both actions are associated.
If these simple techniques don't pay off then move to others:
If your dog isn't responding to the raised knee alone, try a gentle tap on the nose in combination with the raised knee. When used consistently this should prove effective.
Offer praise and a treat reward for not jumping on guests
Try using a squirt gun, giving a little splash on the dog's nose when he jumps. Dogs don't care for this, in my experience, and you can end the jumping behavior when using this technique consistently.
Golden Retriever training is an ongoing process, one where patience and consistency are rewarded. Any of the above techniques done once and forgotten will not be effective. Apply the training consistently for best results. - 31844
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