The cute appearance of pet dogs deeply endears them to many dog lovers. Dogs’ gentle nature and their characteristic of “mind-to-mind communication” with people are also reasons why people like them. Every dog is an adorable little being, especially Golden Retrievers with their well-behaved and charming looks. They enjoy close interaction with their owners and sometimes have heartwarming behaviors that make people cherish and feel warm inside.

Some owners may like to train their Golden Retrievers, which not only exercises the dog’s agility but also enhances the bond between the dog and its owner. When training a Golden Retriever to sit, it is important to pay attention to the method. First, issue the sitting command “sit,” then use the leash in your hand to prompt the dog to sit down using its buttocks, maintaining that posture. Then observe the dog’s reaction. If the dog stands up, repeat the command. When the dog can hold the sitting posture for a while, give it some food as a reward. This can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

When training a Golden Retriever to lie down, first let the dog obediently lie flat. Then gently hold one of the dog’s front paws, use food as bait to wave in front of the dog, and place the food beside the other paw. This way, the dog will try to eat the food. If the dog gets the food, you can repeat this step. This training can also be done during the dog’s meal times to reinforce memory and familiarity with the actions. When training the dog, never use violence because the dog may not understand at the beginning. At this time, the owner must maintain emotional stability and not get frustrated, as this would be counterproductive.

Training a Golden Retriever can be done anytime and anywhere; don’t limit it only to special training times. This can give the dog habitual thinking and help it retain a deeper memory of the learned commands. As the saying goes, "reviewing the old and learning the new." Training a Golden Retriever is a long-term process, so owners must have enough patience to treat their dogs well, so that the dog will always be excellent.