Important – When training a golden retriever, you take the leash off, remember the following: Your Golden Retriever should not elope, along with you chasing vainly behind, yelling for Fido to return back.
Yes, if you would like Fido to free heal, you’ll want your canine friend trained to heal on the leash first.
This is the way you should start;
Take your canine off it’s leash.
Walk ın a very straight line. (Angling into your dog will result in her to heel wide.)
Walk briskly! Don’t walk along at the pace of your dog.
Don’t wave your hands about – hold your LEFT hand near to your body!
Make sure you always give the first command in a happy tone of voice.(Your dog needs to know that you’re happy – don’t attempt to teach your canine anything if you’re in a bad mood.)
Alter your voice to a commanding tone or call your dog’s name sharply once they don’t sustain to your walking pace or if they amble away.
Following your second command, gently pat your side and give praise.(Give praise at every opportunity).
If forging (Fido tries to gain ahead of you) its your problem, or in case your dog tries to dart off, you must stand still! Signal back using your left hand and repeat the heel command forcefully, then pat your side coaxingly.
Remember, golden retriever training is not unlike training your child to behave in ways society expects. Provide them with rules and bounderies. Be firm with what is correct and that which is not. Praise whenever you have an opportunity, Which is, when your dog performs as asked.
Whenever your dog is performing a good job of learning, provide it with the commendation it deserves! Praise it while it is actually learning and performing well.
If the dog you are training is large, make sure you carry the leash folded twice, with the snap end in your RIGHT hand. Should the dog fails to pay attention, call her name loudly or reach out and “spank” her playfully on the hindquarters with the end of the leash. You should then coax your dog close by patting your side. (Never hit hard or in such a way that you cause your dog pain. Just the LIGHT spank is all that’s needed).
If all attempts to keep your golden retriever at heel position fail, it’s time to put the leash back on, give it ONE good jerk to bring the dog in close, and try again. The change in voice, followed by flattery, with the occasional use of the leash, should eventually teach your dog to stay at your side at all times. Especially if you make the heeling fun!