Training

Cocker spaniels are dogs that were originally bred to hunt game and their instincts, whether working or non working dogs, are to find game, flush it and fetch it back. The very act of finding game in the first place for a spaniel involves a form of chasing which sees the dog running, scenting and …

If you are new to Cocker spaniels or for that matter any other breed of spaniel then you may have noticed just how active they are. Full of energy and into most things, exploring, sniffing and playing the Cocker spaniel has almost limitless energy resources and and keep going for hours. In this article I’ll …

Working Cocker spaniels are intelligent, active dogs that will have been bred from parents proven as working dogs. As a working breed they are easy to train and enjoy the challenges of training and of learning new things. It is important to introduce your Cocker puppy to simple exercises while he is still a youngster …

Cocker spaniels are normally fit and active dogs. They are used widely for a range of sports and activities including agility competitions. Depending on your interests you might want to know: How fast can a Cocker spaniel run? Surprisingly Cocker spaniels can achieve speeds of up to 30MPH over short distances. Their short legs and …

Dogs bark for lots of reasons but there are times when it can get tiring if your dog barks a lot. It can also be concerning if you have neighbours who may complain about barking dogs. There are many different reasons for a dog barking and it is important to try and understand why your …

Cocker spaniels are highly active and physical dogs that just love the outdoors. Bred as a hunting dog the Cocker spaniel has a strong instinctive desire to find birds and other game and, in some cases may chase these animals. In the case of ducks and other wildfowl this may be near to water so …