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7 Things To Avoid When Training Your Pup

7 Things To Avoid When Training Your Pup - Golden Meadows Retrievers

There’s nothing like a well-behaved, well-trained dog to make people smile. Whether you want your pooch to learn basic manners, or you’re trying to teach an old dog new tricks, adhering to proper training protocols is important. Judging the right training protocols for your dog’s unique personality isn’t always easy. Much as with humans, dogs…

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Training Your Golden Retriever Puppy: Best Learning Methods

Training Your Golden Retriever Puppy | Golden Meadows Kennels

Golden Retrievers encompass everything people love in a dog. Their friendly, upbeat personality makes them a joy to train, and their joyful energy is ideal for dog lovers who enjoy a companion on their walks. For best results in a well-trained Golden Retriever puppy, we recommend to begin early in your dog’s life, and it should include…

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Ethics in Puppy Training

Ethics in Puppy Training - Golden Meadows Retrievers

Most of the time, when you think about ethics, it is under the guise of medical or legal professionals. It is hard to imagine that there is a code of ethics in puppy training, but according to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), it is important to the human-animal bond to use the right…

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Puppy Socialization Training Guide

Making Puppy Socialization a Positive Experience - Golden Meadows Retrievers

Adopting a new puppy into your family is always exciting, yet that adorable little ball of fluff will need some training to curb those nips and jumps. Before you begin training, it is important to understand that puppies are born with a natural curiosity that allows them to learn about new experiences from the leader…

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Enviable Qualities of Well-Mannered Vizslas

Enviable Qualities of Well-Mannered Vizslas - Golden Meadows

Many prospective pet parents consider the beautiful Vizsla for its stunning golden-red coat and for its gentle, affectionate demeanor. These sensitive dogs are muscular, fast, and graceful. They are often chosen as hunting dogs because they have energy and endurance. There may be some reasons to hesitate, however. This affectionate breed is often referred to by its nickname,…

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Guiding Principles for Proper Dog Training

Guiding Principles for Proper Dog Training - Golden Meadows Retrievers

For many dog lovers like you, the thought of life without a four-legged companion may feel very sad and empty, but life with an untrained pooch might be equally unwelcome. A misbehaving puppy can cause mayhem and chaos in your home and can take away from the undeniable benefits that having a dog can offer.…

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