Methods to train a golden retriever to hold something in its mouth:

1. Training to hold something in its mouth

When we first start training a golden retriever to hold something in its mouth, we can directly put the object in its mouth Place it in its mouth and keep it there. Then put the object down, point to the object with your finger, and touch the golden retriever's mouth to signal it to pick up the object by itself.

2. Extend the time

After the golden retriever learns the holding action, we have to find ways to extend the time for the dog to hold things in its mouth. When the golden retriever puts the object down, we can simply scold it to make it stick to it longer next time. If the dog persists for a long time, we should reward it with snacks in time.

3. Command reinforcement

When the golden retriever performs the action of picking up, we should say commands such as "pick up" at the side, so that the dog can form a conditioned reflex and hear This word reminds me of something holding something in its mouth. When the Golden Retriever wants to put something down, we can also say "no" to stop it.

4. Repeated training

At this point, the problem of how to train a golden retriever to hold something in its mouth has been basically solved. However, training a dog is a long and repeated process. You cannot stop training until the dog learns it, but should often apply it in daily life.

The best time to train Golden Retriever puppies:

Generally speaking, Golden Retriever puppies under 3 months old are not suitable to start training, especially 1 ~2 months old golden retriever. It would be better to start training golden retriever puppies after they are 3 to 4 months old.

First, at this time, the golden retriever puppy is already relatively strong and has relatively strong bones. At the same time, the vaccination is almost completed and it is relatively adapted to the new environment.

Second, this period is a good time to develop good training habits for golden retrievers. After you bring your Golden Retriever puppy home for the first time, don’t rush to play and train it immediately, as this will make the puppy get sick easily. The correct thing is to first place the puppy in a suitable place, let it rest quietly, and let the puppy develop a sense of trust in its new home. This period lasts for about a week, and you can begin to familiarize the golden retriever puppies with their surrounding environment and establish daily habits.

Third, it is best for the same person to be responsible for the golden retriever's diet, including observing whether the dog's appetite is normal, and understanding the dog's defecation time, etc.