Golden Retrievers are smart dogs who can be trained. However, it won't be trained overnight. Keep your expectations reasonable as you train your dog. Understand that it may take it awhile to learn the command, but with persistence and having it repeat the action over and over, it will learn it. Stay calm. Getting upset doesn't build trust between you and your Golden Retriever. Getting mad also can upset your dog, causing it to act out. Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective ways to train your Golden Retriever. Dogs respond well to treats or praise when it does an action, and it naturally wants to do the same thing again. This helps you show your dog what behavior you desire, and it knows it will receive some sort of positive reward for complying. Ignore unwanted behaviors. If you respond, this is reinforcing it by giving it attention. Ignoring the behaviors shows that the dog won't get a reaction from you, so there is no reason to do them. You can use a variety of treats with your dog. Make sure they are small enough that it doesn't have to take a long time eating it. At the same time, use verbal praise, like saying, "Good job!". You may also pet the dog or give it physical attention. Make sure to provide the reward immediately after the action. Don't wait until later. The dog has to know that the treat comes from that behavior.
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One-sentence summary -- Be patient. Use positive reinforcement. Provide plenty of rewards for your dog.

For some people, blinking quickly and repeatedly can spread tears out and help them reabsorb into the tear duct, preventing initial tears from pooling. Conversely, for some people, not blinking and opening the eyes as wide as is comfortable actually discourages tears from forming by tensing the muscles in and around the eye area. Only practice will tell you which group you fall into. Because your tear ducts stem from the side of your nose to an opening in the eyelid, pinching the bridge of your nose and the sides while clamping your eyes closed can block the tear ducts. (This works best if used before tears begin to flow.) Studies have shown that smiling has a positive impact on emotional health. It also positively impact the way others view you. What's more, the act of smiling counteracts the symptoms of crying, making it easier for you to prevent tears. One way to dial back intense, unpleasant emotions is to take a moment to splash cold water on your face. Not only does it relax you, but it can boost your energy and make you more attentive. You can also drip cold water on your wrists and dab it behind you ears. Major arteries run through these areas just below the skin surface and cooling them can have a calming effect on the whole body. Research has shown that green tea contains L-Theanine, which can promote relaxation and decrease tension while also increasing awareness and focus. So the next time you find yourself overwhelmed, with tears welling up, treat yourself to a cup of green tea. Black tea also contains L-Theanine, but not as much. Laughter is an easy, inexpensive form of therapy that can improve your overall health and decrease feelings that lead to crying or depression. Find something that makes you laugh and give yourself some much needed relief. Crying occurs often as a product of prolonged tension.This process allows your body to relax tense muscles and calm your thinking. It is also a cognitive activity because it teaches you to recognize how your body feels when you are upset and tense versus when you are relaxed and calm. Starting at your toes, begin tensing the muscle groups of your body one at a time for 30 second intervals, working your way slowly upward to the head. This activity also has the added benefit of relieving insomnia and restless sleep. Research suggests that feelings of helplessness and passivity are often at the root of episodes of crying. To prevent crying, shift your body from passive to active. This can be something as simple as getting up and walking around the room, or opening and closing your hands with a slight squeeze to engage your muscles and remind your body that your actions are voluntary and you are in control.. (If you find yourself causing bruising or other physical harm, it is recommended that you discontinue this method and attempt to use one or more of the other tactics.) Physical pain distracts your senses from the root of your emotional pain, making you less likely to cry. You can pinch yourself (such as between your thumb and pointer finger, or on the back of your upper arm), bite your tongue, or pull your leg hairs from inside your pants pocket.
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One-sentence summary -- Try blinking, or not blinking at all. Pinch your nose. Smile. Cool off. Have some tea. Laugh. Try progressive relaxation. Take control. Use pain as a distraction.

If you want to cut fat off your body, you should figure out your starting point. Weigh yourself and measure your body with calipers. Once you have the body fat measurement from your calipers, you can do body fat calculations that take into account your height and weight. When cutting, you want to maintain your muscle mass while losing fat. This means you need a way to measure whether the weight you lose is from fat and not muscle. Calculating your body fat percentage is the easiest way to assess this. There are a variety of body fat calculators you can use online. You simply input your caliper readings and the other information requested and they will tell you your body fat percentage. When you start cutting you should make a goal for weight loss. This could be an overall goal but many people use a weekly goal. This allows you to track your progress weekly, make changes as you go, and set an end point for cutting. Many people set a goal of losing 1 pound (16 ounces) per week while cutting. This is typically a reasonable goal that can be attained through dietary and lifestyle changes. A goal of losing more than 1 pound per week would likely require crash dieting or other extreme measures that are not healthy. Calculate when you need to have reached your target weight and work backwards. Make sure that you have enough time to safely lose 1 pound a week and meet your goal. As you begin cutting, don't be afraid to change your program. If you are not losing the weight that you want to, reduce the number of calories you are eating, make changes to what you are eating, or increase your exercise. Figuring out what works for you may take some fine-tuning. If your cutting routine is not working, consider consulting with a fitness professional for some advice. They may have good insight into what you can do to reach your goals. Self-discipline is important for cutting. Try to avoid temptation and stick with your new diet until you reach your goal. You need to reduce your caloric intake so that you are eating fewer calories than you are burning. Everyday, write down what you eat as well as the portion size and the number of calories that you consumed. You can keep a journal or use a nutrition app, like MyFitnessPal or SuperTracker. You can use the same app or journal to keep track of your daily exercise. This will let you see if you are burning more calories than you are eating.
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Assess your current weight and body fat percentage. Make a weight loss goal. Change your routine and diet if you don't meet your goals. Track your calories.