Positive training · From eight weeks

Golden Retriever Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

Golden Retriever: retrieve games build cooperation when starts, releases and rest are part of the routine.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Golden Retriever: retrieve games build cooperation when starts, releases and rest are part of the routine.

Breed profile

Training group: Gundogs and retrievers
Origin: The Golden Retriever originated in Scotland as a retrieving dog.
Shoulder height: 51–61 cm
Weight: 25–34 kg
Coat: Long double coat
Coat care: Build calm, cooperative acceptance of brushing, combing and dryer sound and airflow from puppyhood; split each handling task into small voluntary steps.
Drive keywords: Retrieving · Pleasing people · Social contact
Handling practice: Condition calm, voluntary brushing and combing of the long double coat by working in small sections and releasing the puppy before tension or avoidance appears. · Introduce dryer sound, airflow and whole-body handling as separate easy steps, alongside cooperative paw and nail handling.

General Australian reference range only; individual dogs vary considerably.

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Edition 2026-08

Positive training · From eight weeks

Golden Retriever Puppy Training ManualFrom 8 Weeks

A direct, practical manual for families raising a Golden Retriever puppy, built around structured retrieving, calm greetings and cooperative long-coat handling.

Core training period Arrival at 8 weeks through the 16-week socialisation window

Roadmap beyond puppyhood Clear next steps through 6 and 12 months

Prepared by FluffyWA Pty Ltd · Southern River, Western Australia

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