With proper training, Golden Retriever pups owners will nurture long-term and fruitful relationships with their pets. It could be surprising how simple mistakes can have big impacts on Golden Retrievers. Here are some of the most common dog training mistakes that dog owners make:

5 Common Dog Training Mistakes

Repeated Cues- Catch! Catch! Catch! If dog owners repeat a cue, they are telling their pets to follow the command after a number of repetitions. A command should be uttered once and clearly. Wait for five seconds before saying the same command again to give the dog enough time to respond. If the dog doesn’t respond quickly, it is possible he isn’t fully trained to follow the command. All your dog need is follow-up training sessions, so he can associate specific action or behaviour with a verbal cue.

Lack Of Eye Contact- some dog owners rely on verbal cue, but not eye contact. With eye contact, verbal cues are more effective because your dog can see your entire body language. The moment the dog’s gaze meets yours; it is a good opportunity to show your intention. With eye contact, it is less likely for the dog to get distracted.

Sessions Are Too Long- if training sessions are too long, they are no longer effective. A session should be between 5 to 10 minutes. You can do two or three training sessions each day. It is better to start a training session when an opportunity presents itself. It is not necessary to train every day to avoid burnout. Dog owners can see when and where their pets are more responsive to cues. When things look favourable, it is a good opportunity to start a training session.

Too Few Sessions- Golden Retriever puppies will be responsive and fluent in following preferred behaviours if they are properly put on cue. Owners should continue practicing until the dog is fully familiar with specific cues. The dog is properly trained if he responds to at least 9 out of 10 times.

Too Many Distractions- training sessions are effective if both owners and dogs are focused. Always start training with minimum possible distractions. Dog owners should put away their smartphones and avoid training when there are loud noises.

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To learn more common dog training mistakes, or for information about high performance golden retriever training for your pet, contact NordenLights Golden Retrievers today and speak with an experienced, knowledgeable dog trainer who can answer any questions you might have.

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