I had two springers, one passed at aged 14 in 2021 and the other aged 16 recently in 2024. I miss them so much, they were amazing dogs! I now have two new working Cockers and now starts the training!
I have a springer, the best thing I did was to almost ignore him when he was hyper, when he was calm I would say “calm” and give affection, in time (I’m talking a year) when I say calm now, he knows to slow down. Making him wait outside after a walk while I make a cup of tea to then invite him into the home also changed the game for me. I noticed almost instantly that he now looks for me to do almost anything. It’s very important to understand that NO is not negative. Saying no to a dog isn’t cruel. It’s essential. I think no should be the most understood command you can give a dog.
Just gotten a working cocker spaniel a week after losing our Border Collie after 18 years. I'm no stranger at working with Cocker Spaniels as I trained my grand mothers Show Cocker Spaniel to do aguility though she lacked speed but made up for it with accuracy as she always got clean runs. Planning to train this new pup to be an agulity dog currently working on basic obedience on day 1
Had a Springer, unfortunately after 15 years we had to put him down 😢. High energy? He was a couch potato from day one. Such a great dog and I miss him so much! He was a joy and so easy from the day we brought him home right through the day he left us.
I had an American Cocker Spaniel, but I'm looking into getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, as I'm disabled and I think a smaller version would be best for me. The cocker is a wonderful dog and was my best friend until he passed away in January 2021 due to cancer of the nose. I want to be extra careful with the next one I get. I want to avoid any of the mistakes I made before. He didn't deserve to go like that. Fortunately, I have an organic, raw dog food store close to me and access to dog training. I don't know how I feel about crates, because I saw how Bentley dealt with them and I don't want to put any puppy through any trauma. I have PTSD from my dad's abuse, and I don't want that for anyone, pets included.
Hi there! Thank you for this amazing video. I know I'm late for the party, commenting 3 years after it was released, but I'd really appreciate to get this info from actual spaniel owners. I don't have a dog just yet, but I've loved everything I've been reading about cocker spaniels. The one thing I'd like to clarify is can two people be equal leaders for this dog? I work from home, so I will be naturally spending more time, give more walks, do most of the training. However, I would really love it if the dog could also see my husband as a leader, providing he does what he can when he's at home in the evenings. Any experience and comments on the topic are welcome, thank you.
I had a springer growing up. Decided that my own first family dog would also be a springer, he’s 10 now, our kid is 6. We’ve been talking about adding a puppy. How are older springers with springer puppies? Ours still acts like a teenager at times, but really can’t keep up with hunting and is done after a couple miles these days. Do you wait to add in the new energy of a puppy, or go for it. He has our hearts, just want to do what’s best!
I just lost my cocker spaniel lu from cancer tumor she was. 12. From cancer. She had a great life Is this normal in this breed. ? I eventually like to get another. Puppy. Cocker The house is so empty. And my cat jj is very sad.
I’m getting a 6 month old springer next week. He is joining our household due to illness of current owner. I have a 3 yr old springer here already, who is the most well behaved, low key dog I’ve ever had. Not that I did anything so special, I think it’s just her personality. I’m a little nervous to introduce these two, she’s been the queen for 3 years. Any tips would be appreciated. Almost all my adult life I’ve had multiple dogs at the same time, I don’t know why I’m nervous.
my family got our puppy a year and like few months ago and when he came we all welcomed him (i stayed with him the most lol) he litterally fell alseep for like 4 hours-
cocker spaniels always have their nose on the ground. maybe try to place it on a concrete surface, not that many interesting smells. Also having a set schedule to go potty and go potty after eating/drinking, sleeping, play and try to have the same spot where they should go potty. As they say in the video, make sure you have a set schedule. You could also try to link a word command for going potty, my cocker picked it up relatively fast. once he became 12 weeks he would go potty on command. (sorry english is not my first languages)
For potty training you mentioned having a routine of every hour on the hour plus after a nap and eating. Are suggesting every hour on the hour through the night??
Hey Mega, thanks for watching! We'll see what we can do for future videos but for the time being we do have a video looking at how to stop spaniels biting which might have some helpful tips: th-cam.com/video/syin23ndxjU/w-d-xo.html&pbjreload=101
I do the every hour on the hour during the day, when it’s coming up to bed time for the dog I will remove their water a few hours before. I make sure the last outing the dog has a pee and I praise to high heaven. As soon as I wake up the next morning the water is replaced, we go outside and praise given as soon as the dog pee.
@@soundslikewater a dog can go 72 hours without water. 12 before dehydration sets in. 6-8 hours without water at night isn’t going to harm any dog in anyway. It makes the whole house training way easier.
Really helpful advice thanks. We're about to adopt a springer/setter girl of 5yo. She has basic commands, but her foster carer is still working on potty training, so I will follow your advice to a T on potty training. Any ideas what to do about night time though? I will take her out every hour, reward and praise for each visit, but how will she manage 8h through the night? Any advice? She was an abandoned hunting dog, so very well trained otherwise, but they think her household potty training will need some work because she's most likely lived outdoors.
Quick question: You said don't let them sleep on the bed, especially when they're young. When my American cocker spaniel came home, he had terrible separation anxiety, and crate training was a nightmare. He didn't sleep on the bed until he was almost full grown, but he would cry constantly if anyone was out of eyesight. and he was put hit paw up to the cage and cry to come out. He hated being alone. My natural instinct would be to have a puppy on the bed to avoid separation anxiety. Any specific tips on that?
Dogs shouldn’t ever sleep on your bed. 1.hygiene purposes 2. As a leader you cannot put your dog on the same level as you they are not children they are dogs and a dog will be a dog.
I love sleeping with my dog. When he was a baby I put the crate on the bed. I wanted him to be close but not to fall off and get hurt or pee and poo in my bed! As soon as he started jumping on my bed he learned the commands up and off. This has worked for us. Hygiene? archaic nonsense from the 1940s. People with dogs tend to live longer and have a more diverse microbiome. Better functioning immune system, less allergies. Dominance? Another archaic idea. My dog call a golden retriever, doesn't have a dominant bone in his body
Hay dude, I’ve owned hyper dogs the latter being a boxer. This is my first spaniel. I get him on the 14th of September. Watched some of your videos, so hyped to get my lil ego. (I’ve named him ego) this is my new best friend for life. I have cats, two that grew up with a staff that past last year. So my cats are used to a dog but she was in her later life and the energy my boxer had is making me make sure this goes perfect. Any tips on introducing? Plus, you seem to know your stuff so an advanced corse is something I’m open too
Heh. I have found my people. My last two dogs were boxers. I had a springer spaniel from middle school through college. I am on the waitlist to get one from a breeder sometime in the next few months. Which is why I am here brushing up on my training information. I also have a cat and would be keen on some insight on introducing the puppy to the cat. I have never had both at the same time.
@@amyhall8561 I would have no clue lol. we took our first dog to my nana's house for the first time and the cat attacked our dog so we never did that again!
@@vicvinegar4540 it’s going well, the cats know the pup is on the house. I’ve separated some rooms so the cats have a safe space. Ego is getting more relaxed (day 3) cats are keeping there distance for now
Please do your research first. Worker spanners make you reconsider your life. They are in a league of their own. They, are. Bastards!!!!!!!! First two years you need to STICK TO YOUR GUNS!!!!! I cannot express that enough. The only way I can round this up, is that, spanner puppies learn, however, the training tickles into tiny little ravines that slowly & I mean SLOWLY, meet up in the middle which I call their two year old oasis mind of memory. It seems that everything you have trained them slowly gets to that point in their oasis once they’ve sort of come of age. It’s that that makes their brain grow & turn into their memory bank & between 8 weeks & two to two & a half finally seeps into this lovely forever dog you will have but you have to, for two years at least of pulling out your hair, wanting to rehome, questioning yourself & wondering if this is the dog for you. If you are going to be staunch with your rules, then by all means, have a spanner but you must stop & nip in the bud ANY behaviour you don’t want in the future. Great post & good luck everyone. I’m a spanner owner, cocker & Springer, working both, for 20 years. I’ve looked after them, fostered them & have done training for the fosters to be ready for their new home. Cockers & springers are completely different. Cockers are easier at first but become very independent & pig headed after they’ve got to two years, that’s when the really hard work comes, Springers are the opposite. Absolute bastards at the beginning but by 2-3 years are much more imprinted. Cockers suddenly become that teenager that knows EVERYTHING! Pick wisely, do your research. I’ve also found that springers are better in the family home than cockers as an all rounder. Springers in my opinion have been the best family dogs, they love having the fuss as well as out playing ball games, enjoying being out with everyone on their bikes or walks, perfect pub dogs & wonderful white companions for kids that need a special someone that they can read to, cuddle or help with anxiety. They really are an awesome breed once you get past that first two years. Cockers however, love the ball games or they don’t, they are very much black & white. All or nothing. Again, great post & I’m so pleased you made a point of the rules at the very beginning. Any leniency & you’ve made a rod. You need to make sure you are on top of everything at all times but it’s so worth the hard work, tears & uncertainly.🥰
I had two springers, one passed at aged 14 in 2021 and the other aged 16 recently in 2024. I miss them so much, they were amazing dogs! I now have two new working Cockers and now starts the training!
I have a springer, the best thing I did was to almost ignore him when he was hyper, when he was calm I would say “calm” and give affection, in time (I’m talking a year) when I say calm now, he knows to slow down. Making him wait outside after a walk while I make a cup of tea to then invite him into the home also changed the game for me. I noticed almost instantly that he now looks for me to do almost anything.
It’s very important to understand that NO is not negative. Saying no to a dog isn’t cruel. It’s essential. I think no should be the most understood command you can give a dog.
Just gotten a working cocker spaniel a week after losing our Border Collie after 18 years. I'm no stranger at working with Cocker Spaniels as I trained my grand mothers Show Cocker Spaniel to do aguility though she lacked speed but made up for it with accuracy as she always got clean runs. Planning to train this new pup to be an agulity dog currently working on basic obedience on day 1
Had a Springer, unfortunately after 15 years we had to put him down 😢. High energy? He was a couch potato from day one. Such a great dog and I miss him so much! He was a joy and so easy from the day we brought him home right through the day he left us.
Wonderful video. Such good advice. Thank you so much x
Brilliant video. We're on our 3rd Spaniel and love the breed.
Are they all boys or girls is it best to keep all the same?
I had an American Cocker Spaniel, but I'm looking into getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, as I'm disabled and I think a smaller version would be best for me. The cocker is a wonderful dog and was my best friend until he passed away in January 2021 due to cancer of the nose. I want to be extra careful with the next one I get. I want to avoid any of the mistakes I made before. He didn't deserve to go like that. Fortunately, I have an organic, raw dog food store close to me and access to dog training. I don't know how I feel about crates, because I saw how Bentley dealt with them and I don't want to put any puppy through any trauma. I have PTSD from my dad's abuse, and I don't want that for anyone, pets included.
I love spaniels. I had a english springer, he died a month ago. He was so smart.
So sorry to hear that ❤️
Sorry for your loss. They really become family members, I truly grieved when I have lost a pet.
Hi there! Thank you for this amazing video. I know I'm late for the party, commenting 3 years after it was released, but I'd really appreciate to get this info from actual spaniel owners. I don't have a dog just yet, but I've loved everything I've been reading about cocker spaniels. The one thing I'd like to clarify is can two people be equal leaders for this dog? I work from home, so I will be naturally spending more time, give more walks, do most of the training. However, I would really love it if the dog could also see my husband as a leader, providing he does what he can when he's at home in the evenings. Any experience and comments on the topic are welcome, thank you.
I had a springer growing up. Decided that my own first family dog would also be a springer, he’s 10 now, our kid is 6. We’ve been talking about adding a puppy. How are older springers with springer puppies? Ours still acts like a teenager at times, but really can’t keep up with hunting and is done after a couple miles these days. Do you wait to add in the new energy of a puppy, or go for it. He has our hearts, just want to do what’s best!
About to adopt a 11 week old cocker spaniel great advice
Great video, really helpful. Thanks boys 👍
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I just lost my cocker spaniel lu from cancer tumor she was. 12. From cancer. She had a great life Is this normal in this breed. ? I eventually like to get another. Puppy. Cocker The house is so empty. And my cat jj is very sad.
we have an 12 week old English springer spaniel. he is biting everything. we use the same commands and doesn't stop. what would you suggest to do?
I have the same problem he destroyed one of my teddy bears, a doll and my sandals
Exercise
This was really helpful
I’m getting a 6 month old springer next week. He is joining our household due to illness of current owner. I have a 3 yr old springer here already, who is the most well behaved, low key dog I’ve ever had. Not that I did anything so special, I think it’s just her personality. I’m a little nervous to introduce these two, she’s been the queen for 3 years. Any tips would be appreciated. Almost all my adult life I’ve had multiple dogs at the same time, I don’t know why I’m nervous.
You have a low key springer! Wow. My two springers are 12 1/2 and still are not low keyed.
my family got our puppy a year and like few months ago and when he came we all welcomed him (i stayed with him the most lol) he litterally fell alseep for like 4 hours-
What happens when you take them out and she doesn't do 1 or 2. And you've been out for nearly half hour?
My working cocker spaniel is 9 weeks old.
cocker spaniels always have their nose on the ground. maybe try to place it on a concrete surface, not that many interesting smells. Also having a set schedule to go potty and go potty after eating/drinking, sleeping, play and try to have the same spot where they should go potty. As they say in the video, make sure you have a set schedule. You could also try to link a word command for going potty, my cocker picked it up relatively fast. once he became 12 weeks he would go potty on command. (sorry english is not my first languages)
I got two of them Golden Max and Chocolate Belle and both of them drive me crazy by biting and chewing everything
great job boys.thank you.
For potty training you mentioned having a routine of every hour on the hour plus after a nap and eating. Are suggesting every hour on the hour through the night??
Hey Mike, we have a video looking at that very question! th-cam.com/video/xad1lL0iy-M/w-d-xo.html
Great video
Cavalier King Charles spaniel differences to the King Charles spaniel would be a good video as there isn’t one on TH-cam as far as I can see
Take that as a no then 🤣
That's because they are the same breed lol
No they aren’t check it out
Can you go over how to stop leash biting? I have a 5 month Old ESS and he loves to bite the leash when he gets overly excited on his walks.
Hey Mega, thanks for watching! We'll see what we can do for future videos but for the time being we do have a video looking at how to stop spaniels biting which might have some helpful tips: th-cam.com/video/syin23ndxjU/w-d-xo.html&pbjreload=101
I get the sit and stay but what does break mean ???
For anyone else reading "break" is simply telling your dog to be a dog. ie. Ask them to sit (and implied stay)....wait a time then "break".
Puppy link don't work 😢
Ilove spaniel dog...
How do I stop my puppy biting. Thank you
We've got the video just for you! th-cam.com/video/EfcxapE9DHQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the webinar, my new puppy arrive shorty,can you please advise on cages
Hope all goes well when your puppy arrives!
You say every hour for a nr 1 or nr2, what do you do at night? will every 3 hours be sufficient?
I do the every hour on the hour during the day, when it’s coming up to bed time for the dog I will remove their water a few hours before. I make sure the last outing the dog has a pee and I praise to high heaven. As soon as I wake up the next morning the water is replaced, we go outside and praise given as soon as the dog pee.
@@timmynastics LOL, thanks! but my puppy is a dog now. I have never taken away the water. That is a terrible thought.
@@soundslikewater a dog can go 72 hours without water. 12 before dehydration sets in. 6-8 hours without water at night isn’t going to harm any dog in anyway. It makes the whole house training way easier.
@@timmynastics Just bc it can doesn't mean it should. What do you do when you wake up thirsty?
@@soundslikewater I don’t piss in the house….
Oi thats a dope ass hand tat.
Really helpful advice thanks. We're about to adopt a springer/setter girl of 5yo. She has basic commands, but her foster carer is still working on potty training, so I will follow your advice to a T on potty training. Any ideas what to do about night time though? I will take her out every hour, reward and praise for each visit, but how will she manage 8h through the night? Any advice? She was an abandoned hunting dog, so very well trained otherwise, but they think her household potty training will need some work because she's most likely lived outdoors.
Hey Heather, thanks for watching! We actually have a video looking at this very question: th-cam.com/video/xad1lL0iy-M/w-d-xo.html
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Quick question: You said don't let them sleep on the bed, especially when they're young. When my American cocker spaniel came home, he had terrible separation anxiety, and crate training was a nightmare. He didn't sleep on the bed until he was almost full grown, but he would cry constantly if anyone was out of eyesight. and he was put hit paw up to the cage and cry to come out. He hated being alone. My natural instinct would be to have a puppy on the bed to avoid separation anxiety. Any specific tips on that?
Dogs shouldn’t ever sleep on your bed.
1.hygiene purposes
2. As a leader you cannot put your dog on the same level as you they are not children they are dogs and a dog will be a dog.
I love sleeping with my dog. When he was a baby I put the crate on the bed. I wanted him to be close but not to fall off and get hurt or pee and poo in my bed! As soon as he started jumping on my bed he learned the commands up and off. This has worked for us.
Hygiene? archaic nonsense from the 1940s. People with dogs tend to live longer and have a more diverse microbiome. Better functioning immune system, less allergies. Dominance? Another archaic idea. My dog call a golden retriever, doesn't have a dominant bone in his body
What about when you spend half an hour outside and then come inside and do a number 2 🤣
I've just literally posted a comment on a picture of your Springer 😂 I see you've been doing your homework
@@vicvinegar4540 hahaha yeah mate panicked as it was such a quick decision we were Very unprepared 🤣
Hay dude, I’ve owned hyper dogs the latter being a boxer. This is my first spaniel. I get him on the 14th of September. Watched some of your videos, so hyped to get my lil ego. (I’ve named him ego) this is my new best friend for life. I have cats, two that grew up with a staff that past last year. So my cats are used to a dog but she was in her later life and the energy my boxer had is making me make sure this goes perfect. Any tips on introducing? Plus, you seem to know your stuff so an advanced corse is something I’m open too
Cool name! We are getting ours on the 15th!
Heh. I have found my people. My last two dogs were boxers. I had a springer spaniel from middle school through college. I am on the waitlist to get one from a breeder sometime in the next few months. Which is why I am here brushing up on my training information. I also have a cat and would be keen on some insight on introducing the puppy to the cat. I have never had both at the same time.
@@amyhall8561 I would have no clue lol. we took our first dog to my nana's house for the first time and the cat attacked our dog so we never did that again!
How's it going?
@@vicvinegar4540 it’s going well, the cats know the pup is on the house. I’ve separated some rooms so the cats have a safe space. Ego is getting more relaxed (day 3) cats are keeping there distance for now
Where’s the pup?
This vid could be 2 mins long not 10mins+
Please do your research first. Worker spanners make you reconsider your life. They are in a league of their own. They, are. Bastards!!!!!!!! First two years you need to STICK TO YOUR GUNS!!!!! I cannot express that enough.
The only way I can round this up, is that, spanner puppies learn, however, the training tickles into tiny little ravines that slowly & I mean SLOWLY, meet up in the middle which I call their two year old oasis mind of memory. It seems that everything you have trained them slowly gets to that point in their oasis once they’ve sort of come of age. It’s that that makes their brain grow & turn into their memory bank & between 8 weeks & two to two & a half finally seeps into this lovely forever dog you will have but you have to, for two years at least of pulling out your hair, wanting to rehome, questioning yourself & wondering if this is the dog for you. If you are going to be staunch with your rules, then by all means, have a spanner but you must stop & nip in the bud ANY behaviour you don’t want in the future.
Great post & good luck everyone. I’m a spanner owner, cocker & Springer, working both, for 20 years. I’ve looked after them, fostered them & have done training for the fosters to be ready for their new home. Cockers & springers are completely different. Cockers are easier at first but become very independent & pig headed after they’ve got to two years, that’s when the really hard work comes, Springers are the opposite. Absolute bastards at the beginning but by 2-3 years are much more imprinted. Cockers suddenly become that teenager that knows EVERYTHING!
Pick wisely, do your research. I’ve also found that springers are better in the family home than cockers as an all rounder. Springers in my opinion have been the best family dogs, they love having the fuss as well as out playing ball games, enjoying being out with everyone on their bikes or walks, perfect pub dogs & wonderful white companions for kids that need a special someone that they can read to, cuddle or help with anxiety. They really are an awesome breed once you get past that first two years. Cockers however, love the ball games or they don’t, they are very much black & white. All or nothing.
Again, great post & I’m so pleased you made a point of the rules at the very beginning. Any leniency & you’ve made a rod. You need to make sure you are on top of everything at all times but it’s so worth the hard work, tears & uncertainly.🥰
Our dog gonna live outside
80% of the video is promo and intro just to monetize it. Lame
Every "getting a *insert breed* video" is the same......
A whole video and you’ve not really given much constructive advice 🥴 I suppose it’s got to be pretty vague so you can sell a ‘course’.
Blah blah, blah, blah, blah, blah blah talk way too much
Could be a good video. You keep repeating the same subject and topics over and over again.
God you guys talk alot with your arms. Tone in down 🤣🤣
Gosh people complain about the most idiotic things 😂
Rude