Potty training a golden retriever is not one of those impossible tasks that only a professional dog trainer can do.
The truth is that you can do it yourself in your own home even if you have never done it before.
The one thing you need to remember at all times is that it takes patience and persistence to succeed with this, but if you are willing to put in the extra effort, there is no reason why you can't have a dog that you potty trained successfully yourself.
Golden retrievers are a very good dog because they want to please you and make you happy.
However, they need you to show them what you want them to do to make you happy.
When it comes to potty training, the first thing you will want to do is pick a spot on the lawn that you want your retriever to use to go to the bathroom.
Always use that spot when you take him out and soon he will learn where his spot is and will continue to go here.
Remember to praise him while he is going potty in the correct spot so that he will know to do it again.
You should also consider getting a schedule together of the times you will take your golden retriever outside to the bathroom, as well as when you will feed him, and exercise him.
Having a schedule in writing will get your training into a routine so that both you and your retriever will know what time to go out and this will help prevent accidents from happening.
Keep in mind that if an accident does happen, and it may, to clean it up using a good pet deodorizer or your dog may smell it and think this is where he should go.
Not only does that confuse him, but it will make training harder on your retriever and on you.