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re: Dog training for a 4 year old dog
Posted on 1/27/20 at 1:44 pm to Woolfman_8
Posted on 1/27/20 at 1:44 pm to Woolfman_8
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Long story short, a friend has a golden retriever that wasn’t trained properly as a puppy and we need to get the dog trained. It’s not aggressive or anything, just flat out doesn’t listen and only responds to food. Both of us work so we unfortunately can’t spend all day training the dog (dog shouldn’t have been adopted in the first place IMO) A. Is it too late to train the dog? B. Who do we contact about training an older dog? Once again, dog isn’t aggressive at all, just not the brightest.
A four year old golden retriever is extremely trainable. Honestly, I wouldn’t contact anyone. Just decide the house rules and enforce them calmly but firmly and consistently. Don’t give the dog attention unless they’re calm. Don’t give the dog food unless they make eye contact first. This should take about a week of consistency, then take your wife for a nice meal with the training money.
This post was edited on 1/27/20 at 3:10 pm
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Posted on 1/27/20 at 1:45 pm to LSU0358
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Two tools that are very helpful are a shock collar (and no you don't shock them that much, the beep and vibrate function will do the trick) and a pronged training collar.
For some dogs this ok, but a golden retriever is WAY TOO sensitive for these.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 1:47 pm to Woolfman_8
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We have been using treats every time to make her get in her crate and go outside to the bathroom. If there isn’t a treat in your hand she won’t even acknowledge you
She doesn’t know you yet. Be patient and try bonding activities such as a hike in new terrain. If you want her to see you as her leader, you need to lead her somewhere.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 2:26 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
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A four year old golden retriever is extremely trainable. Honestly, I wouldn’t contact anyone. Just decide the house rules and enforce them calmly but firmly and consistently. Don’t give the dog attention u less they’re calm. Don’t give the dog food unless they make eye contact first. This should take about a week of consistently, then take your wife for a nice meal with the training mone
This. Goldens are very trainable at any age. Consistency is the key, and everyone in the house needs to buy in. won't take long to make it a good dog.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 3:10 pm to Woolfman_8
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If there isn’t a treat in your hand she won’t even acknowledge you
Food is a powerful motivator, use it to your advantage. Look into clicker, or marker training. Get the dog excited to engage and interact with you. The food is one tool for that, learning to use play as a reward is another. Check out some videos by Michael Ellis to see what using food and play to train can accomplish.
Posted on 3/25/20 at 5:58 am to ronier
Let's at least see a pic of this savage beast ...
Posted on 3/25/20 at 7:07 am to Woolfman_8
Rodrigues K9 in Thibodaux. Guy is amazing but has a wait list.
Posted on 3/25/20 at 7:40 am to double d
Since starting this thread a few weeks ago she has gotten much better at responding to commands. I think she is just a stubborn dog.
Said savage beast
Said savage beast
This post was edited on 3/25/20 at 7:44 am
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