Owners know that the existence of bad habits is not unusual among dogs even among Golden Retrievers. Though the breed is described as kind, friendly and confident, they can still develop bad habits along the way especially if no necessary measures were taken to correct them. Chewing, digging, biting or jumping on people can be prevented but if your dog has unfortunately developed any of these habits, believe that your dog will eventually break that habit as long as appropriate golden retriever training is provided.

Chewing.

While chewing can occur to dogs of any age, it is more common to puppies three to four weeks of age because of teething. Puppies chew to ease the discomfort of teething. If not because of teething, some dogs chew because of boredom and some to explore the world they are into. Considering that it is a natural behavior among dogs and cannot be eliminated completely, action must be done to control this destructive behavior. Puppies must be provided with chew toys to divert their attention away from your valuable household items such as shoes, clothes, books and furniture. Old clothes and shoes must not be given for them to chew because they cannot tell the difference between an old stuff and a new one. Plenty of exercise and activities must also be provided to prevent boredom.

Biting.

Just like chewing, biting occurs out of curiosity. Puppies do not have hands to check on things thus they use their mouths to explore the things around them. Prohibiting them from biting is just like prohibiting them from using their hands. However, this behavior must be controlled to prevent both humans and other animals from getting hurt. They must learn the skill of bite inhibition as early as possible. When Goldie bites you hard enough, yelp and act as if you are terribly hurt. The puppy may get surprised to your reaction but if he tries to bite again, repeat the scene you did earlier and this time, ignore him, turn you back on him and leave the room if possible. Eventually, your pup will get to understand that if he continues to bite hard, the fun stops.

If bad habits occur due to various reasons, there are also various ways to eliminate it. These golden retriever training tips may seem to be so simple but if applied properly will definitely help you get through these destructive issues.