How do you train a retriever dog?

Answer 1

Retriever dogs are one of the less complicated to train. You can buy a training book, and many times when you first buy a retriever it will be partly trained. To teach it how to sit, whenever you want it to sit, say "sit" in a firm but not frightening voice. Lightly tap its lower back to signal it to lower that part of the body into a "sit" position. If the procedure works, say "good girl" or "good boy" or "good (dog's name)." You can also give it a treat every time the command works to put it in the dog's mind that it is good for them to listen to the owner's commands. The same procedure of the way you tell it to do things and the way you reward it should apply to all "moves" or commands you are teaching it. Remember, do not give up, and it will take patience. The dog will not learn in a day, you will have to try it one or two times a day for a long span before the dog will follow the command every time without giving it clues or treats.