Golden Retriever: 15 Secret Tactics You Can Do to Raise a Perfect Golden Retriever

By The Golden Retriever Circle

Introducing...15 Proven Tactics to Train Your Golden Retriever…Even If You Have Never Trained a Dog Before.

If you are wanting to train a perfect golden retriever but don't know where to start, then keep reading....

Do you want to develop a stronger bond between you and your golden retriever?

Are you unsure about which approach or training method is best for fixing bad behavior?

Do you have a hard time understanding what your goldie is trying to communicate to you?

If this is you, then you are at the right place to start learning!

Many golden retriever owners like you have many questions.

They are in the same boat as you when figuring out what is the most efficient way to train your golden retriever.

You see, training your golden retriever doesn't have to be like aimlessly solving a Rubiks cube.

In fact, according to many celebrity dog trainers, anyone is capable of training an obedient and well-behaved dog regardless of experience.

Which means, you can effectively train your golden retriever if you implement these 15 secret techniques taught in this book.

Here is just a tiny fraction of what you will learn:

- Think making your dog feel guilty will stop misbehavior? Think again 

- 12 useful and practical items to make your home dog-friendly

- 5 simple steps to potty train your golden retriever 

- How to make your home a safe zone for your golden retriever 

- Why positive reinforcement is ironically better than punishing your dog for negative behavior

- Are any type of dog foods good to feed your golden retriever? Wrong. And we'll show you the best type of food for your goldie.

- 9 common household foods that could kill your golden retriever!

- How you can effectively communicate with your golden retriever, in 3 simple ways

- One simple, yet powerful method (taught by top dog training experts like Cesar Millan), to create a bond with your dog

- A common overlooked secret to help prevent anxiety and depression in your golden retriever

- Which widely-taught dog training methods cause aggressive behavior…and how to identify them

- 6 expert proven dog training methods for your golden retriever…plus 4 burning criteria to pick the right one

…and much, much more!

Take a brief moment and imagine how you'll feel once you learn these 15 secret tactics to train your golden retriever.

The knowledge and confidence you will gain…

And how your family and friends will react when your golden retriever rapidly improves.

So, if you think you are bad with dog training…think again.

If you want to be known as the "golden retriever whisperer," then scroll up and click "add to cart".

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Golden Retriever Circle
• Release date: Dec 27, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393002734

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Golden Retriever

15 Secret Tactics You Can Do to Raise a Perfect Golden Retriever

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Table of Contents

Introduction

My Golden Retriever Story - Scooby

Basic Breed Information About Golden Retrievers

Personality Traits

A Brief History of the Golden Retriever

Popularity of the Breed

How to Choose a Puppy?

Choosing an Adult

Secret Tactic #1: Create a Good Environment for Your Golden

How to Make Your House Comfortable

Give Your Golden a Cute Name

Give Your Golden Some Time

Get Your Dog Microchipped

Always Reassure Your Pup

Make a Plan

Secret Tactic #2: Integrate Your Golden Retriever into Your Family

Always Keep Your Pup’s Things Ready

Bringing Your Dog to its New Home

Puppy Proof Your Home

Train Your Golden Retriever to Go Potty Outside

Consider Crate Training

Teach Your Golden the Basic Commands

Teach Your Golden to Socialize

Enroll Your Golden in a Socialization Class

Entertaining Your Dog

Secret Tactic #3: Encourage Positive Behavior

Benefits of Positive Behavior Reinforcement

How to Curb Negative Behavior

Secret Tactic #4: Reward Positive Behavior

Types of Rewards

When Should You Give Treats?

What if the Reward System is Not Successful?

What Types of Rewards Should be Used?

Is There a Wrong Way to Reward a Dog?

Secret Tactic #5: Groom Your Golden Retriever

Brush Their Coat Regularly

Clean and Inspect the Ears

Trim His Nails

Clean Your Dog’s Teeth

Secret Tactic #6: Provide Good Food And Nutrition

Choosing High-Quality Food

Developing a Feeding Schedule

Provide Fresh and Clean Water

Provide Healthy Treats

No Toxic Human Food

Secret Tactic #7: Develop A Bond With Your Golden Retriever

Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions

Emotions That Dogs Experience

Why is it Important to Develop an Emotional Understanding with Your Dog?

How to Develop a Bond With Your Golden?

Secret Tactic #8: Communicate Effectively With Your Golden Retriever

Communicating Through Voice

Communicating Through Body Language

Communication Through the Leash

Secret Tactic #9: Give Physical Exercise to Your Golden Retriever

Best Ways to Exercise Your Golden Retriever

Secret Tactic #10: Mentally Exercise Your Golden Retriever

Benefits of Mental Stimulation and How Does it Affect Your Golden   Retriever’s Brain?

Different Activities and Games

What are Some Long-Term Benefits of Mental Stimulation?

Secret Tactic #11: Try Out Different Training Methods

Positive Reinforcements

Alpha Training

Clicker Training

Model Training

Science-Based Training

Relationship Training

Key Takeaways

Traditional Versus Modern – the Controversy

Choosing the Right Method to Train Your Golden Retriever

The Best Dog Training Method

Find a Trainer to Help You

Secret Tactic #12: Be a Pack Leader

Importance of Pack Leader

How to be a Pack Leader and Set Limits for Your Dog?

Secret Tactic #13: Get Creative With Your Training

Sit Command

Walk Command

Down Command

Fetch Command

Release Command

Come

Look Command

Leave It

Lie Down

Recall

Stay or Wait

Agility Training

Some Tips

Secret Tactic #14: Socialize your Golden Retriever

Ways to Socialize

Socializing Puppies

Socializing Young Dogs

Socializing Adults and Old Dogs

Best Dogs

How to Socialize an Aggressive Dog

Secret Tactic #15: Monitor and Treat Common Ailments in Your Golden Retriever

Hip Dysplasia

Chest Conditions

Von Willebrand Disease

Loose Knees (Luxating Patella)

Cataracts

Low Thyroid

Ear Infections

Cancer

Treatment and Care

Allergies in Dogs

Skin Problems

Other Health Problems and Treating Them

Conclusion

About The Golden Retriever Circle 

Reference

This book is dedicated to all golden retriever owners. Our mission is to help each and every owner to have a stronger relationship with their golden retriever.

Introduction

We want to personally thank you for choosing this book, 15 Secret Tactics You Can Do to Raise a Perfect Golden Retriever.

A golden retriever is a family dog and has been a part of our lives for decades. Most families choose to adopt a golden retriever pup or dog since this breed of dog loves humans and can live in harmony with them. These creatures are willing and soulful companions, and can learn anything you teach them if you have the time and patience. Golden retrievers bring joy wherever they go and are extremely playful. They are also known as natural healers, and it is for this reason that they are used for therapy.

There are a few issues with a golden retriever, but if you train your dog well you can be certain that the dog will be your companion for life. When you begin to train your dog, you will realize that it is eager to learn since it wants to please you. A golden is one of the most forgiving dog breeds.

A Golden Retriever is a versatile companion in the sense that it can be a family pet or a search-and-rescue dog. It is important that you cherish every moment you can spend with your dog. If you give a golden the right attention, it will shower you with a lot of love and affection.

Over the course of the book, you will learn more about the history of a Golden Retriever. You will learn about the behavior that sets a golden apart from other dog breeds. You will also learn the different ways you can train a golden and the different tricks that you can teach it.

The tips and techniques mentioned in the book will help you train your dog easily. All you need to do is be patient and consistent with your pet. If you face any difficulties, you can approach a trainer or a behavior specialist for additional help.

OUR GOAL

Our goal here at The Golden Retriever Circle is to help you learn more about your golden retriever by giving you proven expert strategies and techniques to help you understand your golden retriever much better. It is our mission to help you the owner have a stronger relationship with your golden retriever, or any other dog that is in your life. Because we believe the bond between you and your dog is one of the most cherished and fulfilling relationships you could ever have.

There are many books and training resources out there being sold, but very few cater specifically toward golden retrievers. That is why we have taken the extra step to provide you with as much information pertaining specifically to goldens. After all, different breeds have different characteristics and behaviors, so we wanted to make sure that you are receiving the most relevant information for your own golden retriever.

Our golden retriever experts have taken the time to compile a lot of this specific information into this one single book. This is so that you can save yourself a lot of time and not have to search for the answers. Without having this important information in this one source, you might get different sources telling you different and contradicting advice if you searched everything up yourself.

Keep in mind that a lot of the information in this book can also apply to other breeds of dogs as well. So, if you have any other dogs who are not golden retrievers, you can still benefit from the information in this book.

We would like to thank you again for choosing this book and we hope you learn a lot and get the best out of it. Now we know you must be eager to learn more things to help you train your furry friend. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

My Golden Retriever Story - Scooby

A FOREWORD FROM SCOTT, one of the team members at The Golden Retriever Circle.

I remember clearly....it was the first week of November 1979 and I was around 5 years old at that time. The weather was getting really chilly at that time and the