Fun Name Games for Golden Retriever Puppies – Tried and Tested Methods That Build Lasting Recall Table of Contents Introduction Why Games Work Better Than Just Repeating Their Name Game #1: The Classic Name Game Game #2: The Peekaboo Name Game Game #3: The Name and Treat Toss Game #4: Hide and Seek (Name Edition) Game #5: Name That Toy Special Case: Teaching an 8-Week-Old Puppy Its Name Special Case: Teaching a Rescue Dog a New Name What If Your Puppy Isn't Food-Motivated? What If Your Puppy Still Ignores You? The Two-Week Game Plan A Table of Mistakes vs. Better Approaches Why "Come" Is Different From Their Name How Long Does This Actually Take? A Few Final Thoughts FAQ The fastest way to teach a golden retriever puppy its name is through short, fun training sessions using the "Name Game" — say the puppy's name once in a happy tone, and the moment they look at you, re...