Free Tips for Training a Goldendoodle Puppy the Drop Command

For this Omaha puppy training session we shared tips for training a Goldendoodle puppy.

Scout is a four-month-old Mini Goldendoodle pup. His guardians set up this session to learn how to train a puppy to stop nipping, jumping, and chewing. We also helped Scout with his bad habit of getting too excited and learn to drop things he steals.

Since Scout has completed our puppy socialization class, he has learned many basic training skills. These skills will help him grow into a well-adjusted adult.

Handling Unwanted Puppy Behavior

Now that’s not to say he is without puppy problems. He frequently jumped up on the kids. This was a bigger problem for the family. One of the kids was very scared of the puppy.

I gave the family some ideas to help their daughter stop reacting so strongly when the puppy came close. This includes when the puppy jumps up or just walks by. I recommended the family push slightly to have her engage with the dog in one additional small way each day. I hope these positive interactions will help the child stop reacting to what I see as normal puppy behavior.

The family said their daughter felt more confident walking Scout. I suggested they make a walking circuit for her in the house. This will help the practice being together with her in a leader role and with a tool that helps her have more control.

I also shared a tip about redirecting Scout away from chewing on furniture using carrots. Chewing furniture can be a big problem.

I recommend that the family check the Quest Ed section of our website. They should especially look at the posts about setting up a puppy playpen and using toys for feeding. These tips will help a lot with the chewing issue.

How to Train a Puppy to Drop Things on Command

Since Scout liked to steal things for attention, I wanted to show the family how to train a puppy to drop items on command.

Scout should practice the drop exercise with low-value items. If he does this repeatedly, he should learn to drop anything in his mouth within a week. Training a puppy to drop using this positive method works fast. Just practice it consistently for about a week.

Tips for Training a Goldendoodle Puppy

It is important for parents to consistently encourage their child to interact with the dog in a new way each day. They can take the puppy to doggy daycare or for exercise. This should happen before the kids come home from school. It will make it easier for the puppy to listen.

I suggested the family visit the Quest-Ed section of our website. There are many free puppy training tips available. These tips will help them with common puppy problems as Scout grows.

Teaching a puppy to drop things on command is important. It can also help to encourage positive interactions with Scout. These actions can help the family notice progress.

This progress may come in small steps. This is a common approach when it comes to my work as a dog behavior expert, but slow and steady wins the race.

We wrapped up the session by filming a short roadmap to success video with more puppy training tips that will help the family put these puppy problems behind them for good.