Comments for Golden Retriever Training Tips

Comment on Author Bio by Mae C.,

Mae C., — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:20:59 +0000

Hi Susanne,
I appreciate your training tips- thanks for having such an informative website out there for the public!

Comment on Golden Retriever Training Tips – Basic Commands and How to Use Them by goldenretrievertrainingtips

goldenretrievertrainingtips — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:26:37 +0000

Sam, I would recommend the child NOT pet the dog while the dog is eating, even though Goldens are typically patient and good with children. I assume you are talking about a young child. Has the dog nipped at the child? Teach the child to let the dog eat, and when the dog has finished, then its ok to pet the dog. If necessary, put up a gate when the dog is eating, to keep children away.

Comment on Golden Retriever Training Tips – Basic Commands and How to Use Them by Sam

Sam — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:08:06 +0000

Thanks for the commands. Does anyone know how to train a golden retriever to ignore a child petting while the retriever is eating?

Comment on Golden Retriever Training Tips – Handling a Fearful Golden Retriever by chumbygadget

chumbygadget — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:07:27 +0000

I never had thought about how to (or how not to) pet a dog before I got my Golden from a shelter. She doesn’t like having her head touched or pet, even by us, so we have to pet her on her chest, with a slow approach, and then she will usually allow it. Thanks for the tips.

Comment on Golden Retriever Training Tips – The Fearful Golden Retriever by chumbygadget

chumbygadget — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:34 +0000

Thanks! I got my Golden from a shelter, and she has needed some extra care. She is specifically afraid of the vacuum and brooms, but in general most loud noises and new people make her nervous too. She is 4 or 5 years old, but I hope that in time she can be desensitized and will know we aren’t going to hurt her. Thanks again!