For example, all dogs should know a stay command. A stay for companion dog training may be short, only a minute or two, and not very far away from the handler; whereas, more advanced training might require a stay of more than 10 minutes in duration and be out of sight from the handler. Companion dog training should include commands such as: sit, down, come, wait/stay, loose leash walking, off (of furniture and people), give or drop it, and leave it. These are the foundation for a well rounded program of companion dog training.

All of these skills can easily be taught (and should be) in a positive and motivational manner. When we train our dogs using motivation instead of force or compulsion, we tap into what our dogs most desire. Just like with people, when a dog wants something, it will work hard to figure out how to get it. Motivation allows us to use these desires to train in more reliably the commands we would like for our dogs to know.

There are different kinds of motivation that can be used effectively in both companion dog training and more advanced types of training. Motivation is anything your dog wants: toys, high value food items like hot dogs, cheese, or jerky, attention and petting, playtime outside, a walk, etc. Motivation also can be used effectively to teach dogs about impulse control and patience. When a dog has to wait to receive its dinner or sit before going outside, it learns that it has to control its impulses and limit its frustration to receive what it wants. Teaching a dog patience should be a cornerstone of companion dog training. The best way to begin a companion dog training program is to invest the time and money in a knowledgeable and patient dog training professional. The Association of Pet

Dog Trainers has a large membership of qualified professionals to select from as do many local Kennel Clubs. A dog training school, club, or professional should always care about what is in the best interest of your dog, have the experience and knowledge, and have the communications skills to convey it. They should be flexible with you and allow you to ask questions as well. Companion dog training should be fun and interesting for both you and your dog. Companion dog training is fun and easy when you set boundaries for your dog using the different commands, teach him patience by asking him to do commands to get what he wants, work with motivations that matter to him, and have the knowledge to train gained from working with a professional.

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The requirements for professional dog-breeders is very different as compared to that of hobby dog-breeders and this is what must be realized by the latter group for they can end up feeling disappointed by their failed efforts in doing so and ending up with a litter that is not half as likely to be the kind they expected; besides, the expectations of future owners (should you wish to sell them) for Golden Retriever pups are high and therefore, simply breeding your female Golden Retriever for some fast cash is not a good idea.

It is not only not likely to give top quality results but also take away from the expectations of buyers keen on getting the best pups possible for the money they give since Golden Retrievers are much-sought after dogs being good-looking, friendly, non-aggressive yet protective and lovable pets that adapt well in families.

It is good to remember that there are high costs and plenty of care involved with hobby-dog breeding for these top quality dogs a.k.a. Golden Retrievers and this raises the bar for the time and responsibility factors associated with the task as well.

First and foremost, owners keen on breeding their Golden Retriever are advised to honestly judge the motive behind wanting to breed their pet; it is not a necessary procedure for the dog, though natural instincts about mating exist, but there are typically no regrets over ‘not breeding’ experienced by the dog.

For female Golden Retrievers, pregnancy only causes more problems and therefore breeding them has to be a well-thought out decision that involves a lot of health precautions as well as after-care; those that have been spayed however, are not fit for breeding purposes.

As a hobby dog-breeder and owner of a Golden Retriever, you have to consider potential mate of your pet seriously to get the highest quality litter possible from the pair and for this, a professional dog-breeder may be consulted for his/her view of the temperament, traits and compatibility factors of either dog so as to also negate undesirable factors, such as health problems being passed on to the litter and unfriendly reactions etc.

An unhealthy mother can work adversely for the dog-breeder as female Golden Retrievers that are not favorably inclined towards nurturing her young may require the former to do the job for her, which is time-consuming and tiring besides being irksome.

A healthy progeny from your female Golden Retriever thus, becomes your responsibility as well as ensuring you have found her the right mate and taken all adequate health precautions and care before, during and after pregnancy, so take all these aspects into consideration besides just calculating finances of daily diet and vet bills when deciding to breed her.

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