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Raising a Cedar Rock Puppy: A Training Timeline for the First Year
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Bringing home a puppy is the start of a long, wonderful education, and not just for the puppy. Here at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers we tell every family the same thing: this takes months and years, not days. There is no rushing it, and honestly, you would not want to. The slow work of…
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Puppy Training – Three Fun Recall Games
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Build a fast, happy recall by making coming to you the best part of the game. Use small, high-value treats and keep sessions short and upbeat. Treat Scatter & Run 1. Scatter a few treats on the ground for your dog to find. 2. While your dog is eating, run about 15 feet away.…
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Puppy Training Basics: The Most Important Lessons to Begin Right Away
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Bringing home a Golden Retriever puppy is exciting, joyful, and often a little overwhelming. There are so many things a new Golden Retriever puppy will eventually learn—but during the first few weeks at home, the goal is not to teach everything at once. Instead, focus on the lessons that help a Golden Retriever puppy…
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Simple Brain Games and Positive Training for Golden Retrievers
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At Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers, we believe training is about so much more than teaching commands. It is one of the best ways to build trust, grow your relationship, and help your Golden Retriever become a confident, happy member of the family. We also believe in keeping training positive. Positive reinforcement training means rewarding…
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Hiking With Dogs at Lord Hill Park
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Meadow’s First Hike at Lord Hill Park | English Cream Golden Retriever Puppy in Washington At just 13 weeks old, Meadow—our sweet English Cream Golden Retriever puppy from Snohomish, Washington—reached a milestone we had been quietly preparing for: her very first hike. If you’ve ever been to Lord Hill Park, you probably know the…