The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is friendly, smart, and make great companion dogs. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are slightly more difficult to train compared to many breeds but with firm consistent training they are capable of becoming very well behaved dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever are very prone to separation anxiety due to the their close attachment to their owners. An easy way to prevent your dog from becoming depressed about your absence is to keep your return home low-key. Don’t make praising your dog the first thing you do when you get home. Instead, acknowledge him/her as you walk in without paying too much attention to them. Once they’ve gotten used to you being back and are less excited you can give them as much attention as they deserve. When you leave you should also try to remain as calm and stress-free as possible. Your Chesapeake Bay Retriever will pick up on your anxiety and will become anxious himself in response.
I said earlier that Chesapeake Bay Retrievers were slightly more difficult to train. This is because they are very easily distracted, especially when outside on walks. Its important to keep an alpha dominance over your dog. If your dog assumes he is the alpha you’re going to have a difficult time getting them to respond to any training at all. If your dog attempts to run after something simply try stopping or changing direction. Obviously the “heel” command works here as well.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers tend to be more aggressive than other breeds of retriever as well. If after repeated home training your Chesapeake Bay Retriever doesn’t curb their aggression you should seek professional dog training. Remember the younger the better so don’t delay seeking professional dog training if you find your Chesapeake Bay Retriever to be overly aggressive.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers tend to be aggressive because they are so protective of their owners so you shouldn’t hold it against them. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers take a while to mature in terms of obedience so remember to remain patient.
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