I miss my best friend Ranger (Rangie). He passed 15 and a half years ago but I still look at his framed pictures every day and smile. I know if there is a heaven he is running around chasing squirrels all day and sleeping next to a warm fire every night. I miss you!
I absolutely adore Springers🤪 My springer Paddy passed away in March aged 13 years. He was one of a long line of Springers that I loved. I am now too old to begin again with these wonderful dogs and I am grieving the loss of that part of my life where I had the most joyful and loving experiences of my life. So please enjoy your time with them It passes very quickly. 🥰🧤
Sorry to hear, I have a L/W 14 Y/O her name is Callaway. I also have a maltipoo named Kobe. The wife doesn't want another dog or at least a Springer.. my last two springers had acl issues. I've had Springer Spaniels since 87, showed most of them. I want a new Springer, I'm sorry for your loss.
My beautiful boy is that age now and has really slowed down, and it's breaking my heart. He came to me at the lowest point in my life and for a long time I thought I'd be waiting at the rainbow for him. Angel's have paws and leave footprints on your heart
Hello Marg. We have a 6 months old Springer and have just had to have a conversation with our 17 year old daughter to say we may have to let him go. It was a heartbreaking conversation but our feeling is that although he is a lovely well-socialised broadly obedient dog, which she looks after responsibly, because of his breed we will never be able to leave him alone for long enough in the house to be able to do what we have to do as a working family. As an experienced Springer owner, I wonder if and at what age your Springers could be left alone and for how long? Many thanks, Simon
My Springer Millie turned 10 the other week. She is my soul mate. No spots o her nose and she looks after me very well, she is a super star doing all sorts of things to help out including putting her muddy towels in the washer, closing the door when she comes in, passing her dish when she's finished eating, putting rubbish in the bin and recycling in the boxes on command. Springers are loyal, loving and fun to be with and so good natured x
@@mrheyes Yes when k had an operation a few years ago j told her Mummy would have to go because she had a poorly tummy so she was going to get it better. Friends looked after her for a few days and kept her on a lead when I returned. I told her that she would have to go steady because mummy had a poorly tummy and even though she was her usual whirlwind self excited to see me, as soon as friends had gone, she approached me so slowly then licked my hand so slowly too like I had never seen her do before or since. I had stitches so had been concerned in case she pounced on me however, I had nothing to worry about, in fact she slept on my bed that very night. I know they shouldn't but it's her house, she can when she wants, I just pay the bills x
My Spring passed 8 years ago at 15 3/4 years old. I miss him so much still. He passed the second week of November. I was a basket case. The family always eats at my house for the Holidays along with my friend and her husband. I didn't want to make Thanksgiving Dinner but pulled through remembering making Spring a dish too. (We don't have children so it was just the 3 of us ) He was strong as an ox and always looked younger. It happened fast. His kidneys. So, Christmas was next. Going to the attic to bring out decorations and there was his stocking. I was done. My husband would go to work and it was me and Spring. Not anymore. So I decided to look for a Springer that looked just like him to "create" the illusion he was there. I live in PA. I found one Black and White that did. Also a male. It was now the second week of December and this pup was in Ohio. I talked to the breeder a few times for a long time. I decided we'd drive down and get him. Well, my husband wasn't really thrilled with driving to Ohio (The 21st of Dec. ) but he decided it might be a good idea considering how I was. (crying off and on all day and night etc) He wanted to wait until after the Holiday but I wanted the pup here for his first Christmas. OK. So we get there and she had this beautiful little girl Brown and white also. I decided to take them both. They're now 7 years old and some months. I love them also. The girl however (the first month we had her)ended up needing to go to New Jersey for a heart operation. A valve was leaking that entered her heart and without the op she would have died. She could of had the op here but they would of had to cut her leaving a big scar in her chest area. There they had state of the art equipment where they would insert a long thin rod from her groin area to her heart and sort of weld it. Only a small maybe 1/2 inch incision. So the dogs were 800.00 a piece and she gave me 100.00 off the second one because i was buying 2. The operation altogether cost close to 12,000. LOL She's 2 months younger than the boy. They're spoiled rotten. Have their own clothes, toys, a swimming pool ,groomers, vitamins , all kinds of treats and the best food and sleep with us. They have yet to snap or bite anyone. Spring was more aggressive towards strangers etc. Not these two. They bark at people going by but even the mailman pets them. I think this breed is different than other breeds. They're just wired a whole different way. If you have one you know this. They all have they're own personality. I've had other breeds growing up. A boxer, 2 Great Danes, a Scottie. (Not all at once) The 2 Danes ..yes. But these dogs acted like dogs. Springers act like they're your kids. Completely different ball game. (My opinion) . Hard to explain.
Great to hear this. My Springer came to live with us when he was 4 years old. I've had dogs all my life (mostly lab's) so I have some idea what I'm doing with dog training but Ollie (my Springer) was a total PITA. He was aggressive, he was disobedient, he was nervous and he was confrontational. I quickly realised that he's see what WE were doing (where we were sitting, which rooms we were in, what we were eating etc) and he'd challenge us for those things. I'd sit on the sofa, for example, and then get up and Ollie would sit in my spot and then snarl and bark when I tried to sit back down again. I thought I'd try to get some advice about how the deal with this so I contacted a local dog-training business and explained the issue. I said that it seemed like Ollie was unsure of his place in our "pack" and he was challenging us to try and figure out his place in our "heirarchy". The dog trainer told me that "pack mentality" was an outdated idea which had been proven wrong and that dogs have been domesticated for so long that they don't retain any kind of pack mentality. They went on to point out that "spaniel rage" is a thing and that an aggressive spaniel is probably mentally unstable and that I might consider replacing the dog. I thanked the person for their time, put the phone down and decided I'd sort it out myself since the trainer was obviously clueless. In the end, it took Ollie a few months to figure out his place in our "pack". The most effective way I found to train him was simply to blank him when he was acting unacceptably. It only took him a couple of weeks to figure out that being aggressive didn't get him what he wanted and then he became willing to be trained. 10 years later and he's the most incredible dog I've ever known. His obedience and understanding is almost telepathic. He's smart enough to know everything that's going on around him, and I know exactly what HE'S thinking so usually the only "command" I need to give him is a look and a nod or a shake of the head. Really glad I didn't listen to the trainer who told me pack mentality doesn't exist and that an aggressive spaniel is mentally ill and should be discarded. +EDIT+ Oh, and Ollie has a LOT of spots on his face (his entire face is dappled) and he was super-naughty... until we convinced him not to be, at least. :-D
Amazing - glad Ollie turned out to be a super Spaniel! I've had a few people comment that the 'pack mentality' is outdated....but everyone is free to their opinions. I know it's not outdated whatsoever based on my own experiences, similar to yourself. Noted on the spots on the face! This is definitely a truthful trend! :)
So good to read your story. My 14.5 yo chocolate lab has passed away few days ago. The pain is unbearable. He was my first dog and he was just perfect. Polite, gentle, smart, joyful, he loved me like nobody else. And now I understand I will be able to live without a dog. Last year his hind legs were not able to walk on stairs, and I carried his 75 lbs down and up twice a day, as our building doesn’t have the elevator, old one. It was not easy. So now I am thinking on a smaller breed, possibly springer spaniel? Or you - as former lab owner - can give me any advice on the breeds - who has the closest to lab temperament?
Springers are kind and polite. They have a lot of energy, but it's endearing. Since I am calm in nature my springer brings good contrast into my life. We are Ying and yang
My dad bred springers 50 years ago and letting them know who was leader of the pack was something he instilled in us as small children. He showed us how to give and remove food and show the puppies we were in charge and always got visiting children to give a treat after getting the dog to sit. His knowledge of the spaniel mindset has helped my sibling and I rear ‘good’ dogs over the years! (Don’t tell the working cocker under my bedcovers though🤗)
I collect my springer cross lurcher puppy in August, so I'm really enjoying your videos. I can't wait to implement all your tips an advice once we get him home 😊
GREAT VIDEO ,THANKS SO MUCH. WE HAVE BEEN THINKING LONG AND HARD ABOUT GETTING A DOG AND A SPANIEL IS WHAT WE HAVE DECIDED THANKS TO VIDOES LIKE YOURS THAT EXPLAIN REALLY CLEARLY WHAT THEY NEED.
Thanks for a great set of videos. I'm getting a Springer pup in a couple of weeks. I've always had Cockers and this pup will be my first Springer. Very excited!
HI David, thanks for commenting, and no worries - Pip is a great dog to show off :) All the best with the new Springer....do you think he/she will be calmer than your Cockers? :)
Oooh, nice to know, thank you! Consensus update - still about 80% of those who have commented have said Springers that have lots of freckles are quite naughty and mischievous! :)
I'm now binging springer training videos, we got our Norman on Sunday and he's a whirlwind! Looking forward to our adventure together. Thank you for this video!
Hi Simon, this is a very thorough and honest assessment of owning a Springer. Our Buddy is 9 and a half and he is my world. He gives me no crap unlike the kids and wife 🤦♂️ But I am the alpha and he knows it. Since lockdown I took a punt on walking him without a lead on placements with side roads as there was less traffic about. It didn’t take long for him to work it out. He got freedom and no lead but I make him wait / sit at junctions even though there sometimes is no cars about. I can take him on main roads now and exactly the same. I’m no dog trainer nor expert but cos they’re so clever they can do all sorts of clever things like this. I meet a guy occasionally with a border colly who gets walked without a lead and he gave me the confidence to try it. I’ve lived every minute of being a Springer owner. We go for an hour walk every morning and most nights in the week and on weekends we do at least 5 miles a day. He only sleeps for about half an hour and then he brings me his toys to play with which lets me know he’s full of beans again. I can only endorse that the owner has to be the alpha. That has made Buddy who is our only dog we’ve owned become a remarkably well behaved and much loved family pet. I have considered getting another one but I think Buddy is too old and settled to be wreaking havoc with him. If you’re in control of your Springer then you’ve mastered the art of owning a well natured and reliable hound
Just got my first springer (Daphne)❤ a few hours ago her temperment is so lovely ❤ she is so sweet and I can tell how intelligent she is already wven at 12 weeks !
So glad I found you, thank you. So much sense. I have a 12 week old black n white springer, lots of conflicting advice. Each breed is so different. I'm 5 days in and already know he's more intelligent than me! I may contact you soon if I can't get the sleep regime right. Great bullet point video, like a springer, I get bored quickly 😀
Haha, thanks for finding me, watching and commenting! Good luck with the Springer training! All mentioned, it's not full proof, everyone will have their own way of training, but they are good foundations :)
My dog was a cross between Springer Spaniel, Boarder Collie and Golden retriever. 35 kg black, and the best heart ever. He was perfect and I miss him. I never get one like him. I wish I had tried to keep his uniqe bread going.
Lovely Pip! Thanks for your tips,I have a 4 months male Springer Spaniel,he’s the best dog ever,I’m a newbie with this breed but already in love! Keep up with these videos,they’re really useful! You’re great and Pip is
My big male was leader of his litter I could tell right off the bat cuz he was up above the other puppies on a bench lookin down at them... then when they brought food out he was the 1st to eat...But for me this was what I was lookin for. Had him for 18 years...His name was "Dude"...He did make some beautiful puppies. Got one from his last litter sleeping next to me now.....
Great video thank you for taking the time to film this!! Pip is wonderful... I’m a new proud ‘sister’ of an 8 week old springer puppy, Flyn... so it’s all a learning process 😄 X
Thanks for watching and commenting Emily! 8 weeks old is such a great time...but boy, I don't miss those needle teeth 😂. Have a great time training him, Spaniels are such good dogs 😊 x
She looks so much like our new addition, Aleyna; I work with her everyday. Great tips. I see that there were a few things I was doing wrong, but since she is only 4 and a half months I have time to correct them. Thanks for posting, great content. (liked and subscribed).
My springer spaniel Sebastian, had a lot of freckles on his nose...he was naughty. Did not know about this legend but if true, that would explain a lot. He was truly special to me!😢 miss him a lot.
Hi, thank you for this video! We are on the cusp of acquiring a 9 week old Springer, and never having had a springer (labradors mainly) I was pleased 5o see this video. We have 2 children (7&3) , free range chickens and ducks, so hearing about their training needs was helpful. Thank you
Amazing! I'm sure the Spaniel will fit right at home :). One of Pip's brothers lives in a similar environment with horses, ducks and chickens and a couple of the chickens put him in his place! :)
I just adopted a 2 year old male Springer 2 days ago. The woman that gave him to me said he was aggressive around other dogs, cats, and children and could not keep him. I've had other breeds of dogs before, but never a Spaniel, so I thought I would watch your video to learn more about the breed. Thank you for posting this video
We have a 9 year old British English Spaniel and I Wouldn't trade her for a million bucks....when we got her our vet was leary that we could handle her as we were in our 60's after already having an Akita and a German Shepherd 😂. She was a handful and still is but Brooklyn is my heart and soul....tied to my legs and glued to.my hips ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
Good video. We sadly lost our beloved chocolate Labrador recently, had her 11 and half years. We're both in our 50s and will be getting another dog in a few months, not immediately, but have for some time considered getting a smaller breed and spaniels seem to fit what we're looking for in a dog. Or tick a lot of similar boxes to labs, as we still want activity and playing, just something smaller. Undecided currently between Springers, Cockers and Sprockers but your videos are helpful
Hi Ted, as I said in the video, these are only tips, and certainly each to their own, but I wouldn't recommend discounting the advice for every single Springer Spaniel owner.
I'm telling you, dogs will take over one day, and the table turns. It's not about people training the dogs, but dogs training people. That'll be beginning of the great and brave new world.
I know a springer with spots on her nose, she can be cheeky. But is very well trained and good natured. We shall see what her pup is like for us, I think there is a spot on his nose.
@@jennybowser8379 Hi Jenny, there are many reputable breeders up and down the UK. I'd check for ones locally to you, and ensure you get one from a working line. Prices vary (and are inflated due to coronavirus), but expect to pay anything from £400 - £1000, depending where you buy one from.
Wonderful video. I lost my beloved Parson Russell Terrier almost 2 years ago, it's taken me this long to start a new search. Think I'm looking at new breeds so I don't compare another dog to her. I seem to be looking at both the Brittany and The Welsh Springer Spaniel, and trying to determine if either would work in my Ohio suburban environment. If anyone sees this please let me know your thoughts!
If you have a yard either would be fine. They need to be able to work off some of that energy unless you have the time to walk them a few times a day...
owners would benefit to consult their veterinarian for nutritional advice. looking for an AFFCO certified canine food formulated for growth but not large breed puppy food that the dog does well on, (no loose stools), fed three times a day for the first six months and has the correct balance of fat and proper percentage of protein are important points. I like that you have Pip sit first and give paw as this further establishes your control and pack position and may prevent food aggression. thank you for the video!
I’ve had these amazing dogs for decades & currently have a working springer bitch, (my other recent one, a male, passed two years ago at the ripe age of 17). I absolutely adore the breed, although I do prefer working vs show. Mine are always called “mud muppets” and can’t resist mud or water. Springers are incredibly sensitive dogs, and very loyal and loving. You DO need to be sure your dog needs to know they’re NOT people, and that’s true of any breed. I’m a “balanced” trainer myself, and use positive reinforcement training techniques, utilizing treats, praise and toys. The one thing I absolutely NEVER do is strike or yell at my dogs, especially springers. They’re SO sensitive and harsh, corrective measures are absolutely NOT recommended. (All I ever need is “No” in a firm tone with ALL my dogs). A solid recall is a MUST, along with basic obedience. This is a very “people pleasing” breed, and they’re truly just brilliant. They ARE very much a “shadow” dog, and quickly become quite unhappy when separated from their humans for long stretches and in my experience crate training is a MUST, as they should be crated or kennelled when left alone at home. The spot legend is utter nonsense lol.
Hi great video, our ESS is now 7! We love him. Any tips how to stop him barking when we go out. Our neighbour had reported that he barks the moment we go out or he’s left alone which is rarely as I work from home! Any tips gratefully received!
@Simon Heyes great question. He’s always had a tendency to bark when we’re out at some point - It’s seems particularly bad at the moment but we’ve just moved house so that may be why?!
Great video! We have a 9 week old Springer girl and she will not stop biting us. We are trying everything we can to get on top of it but she just will not calm down. Do you have any tips? Thank you in advance 😩
Hi Tralee, training her out of biting is very important, for both of you! Making sure she understands biting you in general is wrong (ignore her, change voice tone, walk away) and she should get the idea. If she keeps chasing you and doing it, put her is some sort of cage for 10 mins each time, and she'll soon learn. Distracting her with chewable toys will also help...she's only young, so will be teething, which means her teeth will be sore, so she's just trying to sooth them. Good luck!
Hey :) Did things get better? I got a Springer Spaniel puppy when she was just 8 weeks old. She was so nice and calm the first week. Sleeping by my feet, eager to learn and loved going for short walks. She's now 2 months and 3 weeks old and won't stop biting me. It gradually got worse and worse. If I walk by her she'll jump and bite my legs, feet, ankles. It hurts so much. If I yell at her to stop, or even with positive reinforcement, she won't stop. She'll bite me really badly during walks and I usually come back inside crying while she's chewing my ankle or hands. I can't bond with her or teach her things anymore because she gets so aggressive out of nowhere 😔
Nice video and lovely Dog, I have 4 Springers and all different personalities even through the younger two are son and daughter of my elder ones. I concur with consistency or training and none washing of them. I've found they have a much healthy coat if left natural and does not smell, if anything smells better and feels nicer. Hate those goose grass balls (swear words deleted) Keep up the good work, Loki, Runa, Patch and Lacey
Hello. I have never had a spaniel so I am reading up and watching as much as I can as I am about to adopt a Springer. He is about to be 12 years old and recently retired from working. He is a fit and active dog and has no health issues. I really want to keep him this way as long as possible. Does anyone have any tips about how to gently retire a dog that is used to flushing game and will now need to start walking around the village and have a run in a secure field? I understand he is ball mad, so that may make my job of exercising him easier. Clearly he will also have to adjust to being with one person and living as an only dog, so I am going to be taking everything slowly while he decompresses. Anything that you can offer by way of advice for the older dog (and owner) would be really useful. Thank you.
Our 1st springer Jake (RIP) had loads of spots or motling as I call it. Diesel our 2nd just a few. Very different characters with Diesel more alpha but both well behaved.
Hello! Yes she does come on the sofa, but only when invited 😊. Again, it's down to each owner what their preference is and to set ground rules accordingly. 👍🏼
My best dogever was called dilan a springer spaniel. Neverhad such a great family dog . And i leared my traing for him by mistake.but once i did . He changed from a brain dead dog to the best clevr dog i have ever had and in 65 years he has been my besy froend . So loyal and no demand but to enjoy life
I have an English springer spaniel they are just such great dogs they are they best dogs ever we are going to breed him with another English springer spaniel soon and we get to keep on I am so excited I love English springer spaniels
We are the proud owners of an English Springer Spaniel Marley. He likes to bite our ankles when he wants to play...any suggestions? Also he refuses to walk. We won't go past the neighbors house ;)
Hi Catherine, how old is Marley? Training him out of biting ankles is very important, for both of you! Making sure he understands biting you in general is wrong (ignore him, change voice tone, walk away) and he should get the idea. As for refusing to walk, has he had a bad experience recently that makes him think he's heading to a bad place if he goes on a walk? For example, if you took him in the car and let him out in a secure field, would he be happy then? If so, it might be a case of making him comfortable with the route again :)
@@mrheyes Thank you Simon! We got Marley when was 8 weeks old, he is now three months old. He is getting better at walking but it takes some convincing to do. He always looks back at the house. He likes to go outside and likes the leash but after a few steps he stops. He has now moved from biting ankles to my hands. He thinks they are his chew toys and I am trying to discourage him from biting. Thank you for your help.
@@catherinemunoz6392 Hey :) Have you had any luck at stopping the biting? If so could you please help me? 🙏 I have a Springer Spaniel puppy that is 2 months and 3 weeks old. We got her when she was 8 weeks old. She bites me so much while trying to get her to go on walks, when walking past her she'll grab onto my ankles, legs, arms and hands. She chews on it so hard and won't stop even if I change my voice, yell or cry. She has drawn a bit of blood. When I walk away and come back, she's still the same 😔💔 I'm actually afraid of her now and can't bond with her because all she does is chew me
hi ..I have an 8 months old Springerman named Summer …. she looks like a doberman with a white ,spotted chest patch from the springer …. hes as nuts as a springer ,but a velcro dog like the doberman lol … it’s a great combination … mum is a springer …and it looks like she’s not getting any bigger than a springer either … mini Dobie lol
Hi Simon, thank you so much for your invaluable tips. I’ve a 11 month old rescue springer. She’s a wonderful temperament and def knows that she’s “bottom dog”. She’s amazing with my 2 year old who she is very submissive to luckily for us! We’ve been super, super strict with her since we rescued her at 6 months. She recently started barking at walkers going by our window but doesn’t bark at people when we’re outside. She only started this after she was neutered at 10 months old. I scold her every time she does it and she stops. I don’t know why she has started this because we haven’t let up on the strict training routine. She also pulls the arm off us on her leash despite repeated training. I’m pregnant now so I wonder is she taking advantage because I’m not as strong as I used to be with pulling her back. We purchased a lead that goes around her nose/no pull lead it helped ever so slightly…..but it’s not enough. I will try your slip lead next and have purchased a clicker. She’s no aggression in her, she adores children, people and other dogs and is very submissive. We know the training has worked but we just need to fine tune things! Tips welcome!
Springers are ‘pulling dogs’🤪. Just keep going. Springers are a spirited kind of dog never happier than when they are out in the fields or splashing in puddles. As hunting dogs they need that kind of stimulation. The barking at people out the window could be related to protecting her patch and warning them away. They are good watch dogs as far as that is concerned. I wouldn’t be too strict with her she needs to develop at her own pace and she specially as she is as a rescue you don’t know what she experienced with her other owners. I wish you all the best with your springer. I am now 79 years old and not able to work with these boisterous wonderful dogs but Oh how I wish I could. Love to you all🧤
We are planning to get a Springer pup soon, have done loads of research but am definitely influenced by Pip and the wonderful videos! Can you tell me, is her coat naturally short or is it trimmed?
Hi Sue, it's naturally short. I've never trimmed her soft coat (which is nice!). Funnily enough, her mums coat grows quite wild, as do some of her Springer brothers and sisters, so I guess it really depends on the individual dog, and - in part - the food they eat. Hope that helps!
I use to have an English Springer Spaniel that I named Flint because he had a lot of spots on his nose that made me think of gunpowder spray back from a flintlock gun and Flint was an amazing dog not naughty in the slightest he was very tolerant of playful teasing too you could do almost anything and he would lay there and take it
Hello! Hope you and Pip are doing well! Mind if I ask - where does Pip sleep? I have an amazing Springer pup (Pepper) who has always loved her crate. She's going on 7 months now and has started to not want to go in the crate to sleep. Considering having her sleep in our bedroom or whether she can sleep somewhere else in the house. Given how well behaved and wonderful Pip seems, was curious what your perspective was. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! Sounds like you've made a good start 😊. Pip sleeps downstairs, either in her dog bed, or on a blanket on the sofa, in the kitchen. Everyone will be different, but you'll soon find out which location Pepper prefers 😂👍🏼
@@mrheyes thanks so much! just a quick follow up - was there ever any issue with her chewing random furniture if she sleeps downstairs out of a crate. Pepper does not chew furniture but I haven't left her with the run of the house for 8 hours yet, plus I assume she'll be asleep most of those hours ;-). thanks again
@@sarahmccarron5399 Hey! No, not with Pip, but a couple of other Springers I trained had a thing for furniture. I would suggest keeping an eye on them initially and making sure they know they've done wrong when it happens. But in the case of one of them I think it was simply boredom, so ensure they are walked and have a few chew toys around to distract them from the furniture. Good luck!
I hav a springer and I think u need to show it that u are the boss and he’s not aloud to bite. This may mean being a bit harsh on it but it will all be worth it. Good luck. 👍
Ok so ik alot about this so when u play with it do u tug on the toy bc it will make the dog think it’s fine to harsh bite also when u said this was it a puppy cuz then it’s normally usual and what u have to do it just let it be as it’s still I’m it’s baby phases I’m saying this 1month later so u may not see this but if I do if ur dog better !!??? Also don’t stick it in a crate if u know it doesn’t like it in this one it will not get use to it especially on how big the crate is Hope this advice helps you 🤗
I have a four month old english springer spaniel and he is very smart and sweet. The only big problem we have is pulling the leash! Would you recommend a harness with a front clip?
Sounds very familiar! 😊. A harness does help in terms of protecting your arms and the dogs muscles, but my personal opinion is that is only masks the problem rather than solve it. Pip pull a little too, so I'm probably not the best qualified to give advice on pulling, but going back to doing basic training, changing direction on lead walks, sit/heal/stay commands and hopefully things will improve for you 😊. Good luck!
Hi Lexi, I guess that comment relates to the security part of my video. He needs to feel relaxed, and not take on the role of security guard for the family. That said, he's still only very young, so may grow out of it once he realises whatever he's barking at is no threat :)
Just ignore him when he barks and praise him when he is quiet. If you shout or give him attention you will encourage barking. We have a 7 month old sprocker and she has gone through these little phases. Her current craze is growing at her reflection :)
I guess I was lucky to have a girl who naturally sees herself as lower in the lower level of pack. That’s good because we broke most of those guidelines. She sleeps in our bed (despite me trying to avoid that) and gets greetings at door. She has never been aggressive to my very little ones and doesn’t bark at passers by, only whines and calls to them to ask them to play.
I miss my best friend Ranger (Rangie). He passed 15 and a half years ago but I still look at his framed pictures every day and smile. I know if there is a heaven he is running around chasing squirrels all day and sleeping next to a warm fire every night. I miss you!
I absolutely adore Springers🤪 My springer Paddy passed away in March aged 13 years. He was one of a long line of Springers that I loved. I am now too old to begin again with these wonderful dogs and I am grieving the loss of that part of my life where I had the most joyful and loving experiences of my life. So please enjoy your time with them It passes very quickly. 🥰🧤
Sorry to hear, I have a L/W 14 Y/O her name is Callaway. I also have a maltipoo named Kobe. The wife doesn't want another dog or at least a Springer.. my last two springers had acl issues. I've had Springer Spaniels since 87, showed most of them. I want a new Springer, I'm sorry for your loss.
My beautiful boy is that age now and has really slowed down, and it's breaking my heart. He came to me at the lowest point in my life and for a long time I thought I'd be waiting at the rainbow for him. Angel's have paws and leave footprints on your heart
U are never too old for a springer …
Hello Marg. We have a 6 months old Springer and have just had to have a conversation with our 17 year old daughter to say we may have to let him go. It was a heartbreaking conversation but our feeling is that although he is a lovely well-socialised broadly obedient dog, which she looks after responsibly, because of his breed we will never be able to leave him alone for long enough in the house to be able to do what we have to do as a working family. As an experienced Springer owner, I wonder if and at what age your Springers could be left alone and for how long? Many thanks, Simon
Been there done that for 50 years.
My Springer Millie turned 10 the other week. She is my soul mate. No spots o her nose and she looks after me very well, she is a super star doing all sorts of things to help out including putting her muddy towels in the washer, closing the door when she comes in, passing her dish when she's finished eating, putting rubbish in the bin and recycling in the boxes on command. Springers are loyal, loving and fun to be with and so good natured x
Well Millie sounds like an amazingly skilful, loving Springer Spaniel! It never amazes me how clever and caring they are :)
@@mrheyes Yes when k had an operation a few years ago j told her Mummy would have to go because she had a poorly tummy so she was going to get it better. Friends looked after her for a few days and kept her on a lead when I returned. I told her that she would have to go steady because mummy had a poorly tummy and even though she was her usual whirlwind self excited to see me, as soon as friends had gone, she approached me so slowly then licked my hand so slowly too like I had never seen her do before or since. I had stitches so had been concerned in case she pounced on me however, I had nothing to worry about, in fact she slept on my bed that very night. I know they shouldn't but it's her house, she can when she wants, I just pay the bills x
My Spring passed 8 years ago at 15 3/4 years old. I miss him so much still. He passed the second week of November. I was a basket case. The family always eats at my house for the Holidays along with my friend and her husband. I didn't want to make Thanksgiving Dinner but pulled through remembering making Spring a dish too. (We don't have children so it was just the 3 of us ) He was strong as an ox and always looked younger. It happened fast. His kidneys. So, Christmas was next. Going to the attic to bring out decorations and there was his stocking. I was done. My husband would go to work and it was me and Spring. Not anymore. So I decided to look for a Springer that looked just like him to "create" the illusion he was there. I live in PA. I found one Black and White that did. Also a male. It was now the second week of December and this pup was in Ohio. I talked to the breeder a few times for a long time. I decided we'd drive down and get him. Well, my husband wasn't really thrilled with driving to Ohio (The 21st of Dec. ) but he decided it might be a good idea considering how I was. (crying off and on all day and night etc) He wanted to wait until after the Holiday but I wanted the pup here for his first Christmas. OK. So we get there and she had this beautiful little girl Brown and white also. I decided to take them both. They're now 7 years old and some months. I love them also. The girl however (the first month we had her)ended up needing to go to New Jersey for a heart operation. A valve was leaking that entered her heart and without the op she would have died. She could of had the op here but they would of had to cut her leaving a big scar in her chest area. There they had state of the art equipment where they would insert a long thin rod from her groin area to her heart and sort of weld it. Only a small maybe 1/2 inch incision. So the dogs were 800.00 a piece and she gave me 100.00 off the second one because i was buying 2. The operation altogether cost close to 12,000. LOL She's 2 months younger than the boy. They're spoiled rotten. Have their own clothes, toys, a swimming pool ,groomers, vitamins , all kinds of treats and the best food and sleep with us. They have yet to snap or bite anyone. Spring was more aggressive towards strangers etc. Not these two. They bark at people going by but even the mailman pets them. I think this breed is different than other breeds. They're just wired a whole different way. If you have one you know this. They all have they're own personality. I've had other breeds growing up. A boxer, 2 Great Danes, a Scottie. (Not all at once) The 2 Danes ..yes. But these dogs acted like dogs. Springers act like they're your kids. Completely different ball game. (My opinion) . Hard to explain.
Great to hear this.
My Springer came to live with us when he was 4 years old.
I've had dogs all my life (mostly lab's) so I have some idea what I'm doing with dog training but Ollie (my Springer) was a total PITA.
He was aggressive, he was disobedient, he was nervous and he was confrontational.
I quickly realised that he's see what WE were doing (where we were sitting, which rooms we were in, what we were eating etc) and he'd challenge us for those things.
I'd sit on the sofa, for example, and then get up and Ollie would sit in my spot and then snarl and bark when I tried to sit back down again.
I thought I'd try to get some advice about how the deal with this so I contacted a local dog-training business and explained the issue.
I said that it seemed like Ollie was unsure of his place in our "pack" and he was challenging us to try and figure out his place in our "heirarchy".
The dog trainer told me that "pack mentality" was an outdated idea which had been proven wrong and that dogs have been domesticated for so long that they don't retain any kind of pack mentality.
They went on to point out that "spaniel rage" is a thing and that an aggressive spaniel is probably mentally unstable and that I might consider replacing the dog.
I thanked the person for their time, put the phone down and decided I'd sort it out myself since the trainer was obviously clueless.
In the end, it took Ollie a few months to figure out his place in our "pack".
The most effective way I found to train him was simply to blank him when he was acting unacceptably.
It only took him a couple of weeks to figure out that being aggressive didn't get him what he wanted and then he became willing to be trained.
10 years later and he's the most incredible dog I've ever known.
His obedience and understanding is almost telepathic.
He's smart enough to know everything that's going on around him, and I know exactly what HE'S thinking so usually the only "command" I need to give him is a look and a nod or a shake of the head.
Really glad I didn't listen to the trainer who told me pack mentality doesn't exist and that an aggressive spaniel is mentally ill and should be discarded.
+EDIT+
Oh, and Ollie has a LOT of spots on his face (his entire face is dappled) and he was super-naughty... until we convinced him not to be, at least. :-D
Amazing - glad Ollie turned out to be a super Spaniel! I've had a few people comment that the 'pack mentality' is outdated....but everyone is free to their opinions. I know it's not outdated whatsoever based on my own experiences, similar to yourself. Noted on the spots on the face! This is definitely a truthful trend! :)
So good to read your story. My 14.5 yo chocolate lab has passed away few days ago. The pain is unbearable. He was my first dog and he was just perfect. Polite, gentle, smart, joyful, he loved me like nobody else. And now I understand I will be able to live without a dog. Last year his hind legs were not able to walk on stairs, and I carried his 75 lbs down and up twice a day, as our building doesn’t have the elevator, old one. It was not easy. So now I am thinking on a smaller breed, possibly springer spaniel? Or you - as former lab owner - can give me any advice on the breeds - who has the closest to lab temperament?
Springers are kind and polite. They have a lot of energy, but it's endearing. Since I am calm in nature my springer brings good contrast into my life. We are Ying and yang
I really love Springer spaniels too! They're the best dog.
My dad bred springers 50 years ago and letting them know who was leader of the pack was something he instilled in us as small children. He showed us how to give and remove food and show the puppies we were in charge and always got visiting children to give a treat after getting the dog to sit. His knowledge of the spaniel mindset has helped my sibling and I rear ‘good’ dogs over the years! (Don’t tell the working cocker under my bedcovers though🤗)
Morning. So glad I stumbled upon your page. My 5 month old springer Molly will absolutely benefit from your tips x. I shall keep watching
Thanks Barbie!
I collect my springer cross lurcher puppy in August, so I'm really enjoying your videos. I can't wait to implement all your tips an advice once we get him home 😊
Fab video! My Springer puppy is currently going through his teenager phase, fun!
Thanks! Haha, naughtiness at every turn! 😂🐶
GREAT VIDEO ,THANKS SO MUCH. WE HAVE BEEN THINKING LONG AND HARD ABOUT GETTING A DOG AND A SPANIEL IS WHAT WE HAVE DECIDED THANKS TO VIDOES LIKE YOURS THAT EXPLAIN REALLY CLEARLY WHAT THEY NEED.
so gorgeous , and love your training hypotheses
Thank you! Springer Spaniels are the best :)
Thanks for a great set of videos. I'm getting a Springer pup in a couple of weeks. I've always had Cockers and this pup will be my first Springer. Very excited!
HI David, thanks for commenting, and no worries - Pip is a great dog to show off :) All the best with the new Springer....do you think he/she will be calmer than your Cockers? :)
@@mrheyes I hope so.. My last Cocker was crazy!!!
Thanks for this video! I am getting a springer spaniel when I have the money and I’m suuuper exited
Very helpful. Thank you. Side note- my springer has freckles all over his nose and he is the sweetest most calm pup
Oooh, nice to know, thank you! Consensus update - still about 80% of those who have commented have said Springers that have lots of freckles are quite naughty and mischievous! :)
I'm now binging springer training videos, we got our Norman on Sunday and he's a whirlwind! Looking forward to our adventure together. Thank you for this video!
Norman is a great name! :) All the best with the training Mandy...hard work, good fun and worth it in the long run!
Your beautiful dog and your video made me fall in love with springer spaniels and I ended up getting one! 🙈 so happy 🤎🤎🤎
i’ve had my puppy for 2 weeks, he’s now 10 weeks old. i don’t know how he already has so much energy !!
Thank you for this info! And your Pip is such a sweetie!
Thanks Jean :)
Hi Simon, this is a very thorough and honest assessment of owning a Springer. Our Buddy is 9 and a half and he is my world. He gives me no crap unlike the kids and wife 🤦♂️ But I am the alpha and he knows it. Since lockdown I took a punt on walking him without a lead on placements with side roads as there was less traffic about. It didn’t take long for him to work it out. He got freedom and no lead but I make him wait / sit at junctions even though there sometimes is no cars about. I can take him on main roads now and exactly the same. I’m no dog trainer nor expert but cos they’re so clever they can do all sorts of clever things like this. I meet a guy occasionally with a border colly who gets walked without a lead and he gave me the confidence to try it. I’ve lived every minute of being a Springer owner. We go for an hour walk every morning and most nights in the week and on weekends we do at least 5 miles a day. He only sleeps for about half an hour and then he brings me his toys to play with which lets me know he’s full of beans again. I can only endorse that the owner has to be the alpha. That has made Buddy who is our only dog we’ve owned become a remarkably well behaved and much loved family pet. I have considered getting another one but I think Buddy is too old and settled to be wreaking havoc with him. If you’re in control of your Springer then you’ve mastered the art of owning a well natured and reliable hound
Thanks Kevin. Spot on with your Springer Spaniel comments! :)
Very interesting and informative, we are considering one and this has been a great help thank you
Just got my first springer (Daphne)❤ a few hours ago her temperment is so lovely ❤ she is so sweet and I can tell how intelligent she is already wven at 12 weeks !
Ah, amazing!! Enjoy those early months...they are both wonderful and testing at the same time! :D
So glad I found you, thank you. So much sense. I have a 12 week old black n white springer, lots of conflicting advice. Each breed is so different. I'm 5 days in and already know he's more intelligent than me! I may contact you soon if I can't get the sleep regime right. Great bullet point video, like a springer, I get bored quickly 😀
Haha, thanks for finding me, watching and commenting! Good luck with the Springer training! All mentioned, it's not full proof, everyone will have their own way of training, but they are good foundations :)
Very good advice and well presented. Thanks!
Thanks Matt! :)
My dog was a cross between Springer Spaniel, Boarder Collie and Golden retriever. 35 kg black, and the best heart ever. He was perfect and I miss him. I never get one like him. I wish I had tried to keep his uniqe bread going.
Pip is back. Yea! She is a beauty.
Haha, thanks man :)
This video is fantastic! Looking to get a Springer in a few year’s time, will deffo be coming back to watch this again! 👌🏻
Thanks Jacob 😊
This was a very good video. I have a springer called chaos. He is lovely. Thank you for sharing :P
Thanks! Great name for a springer spaniel! 😊
thnx
Cute and smart dog. Take care..
Lovely Pip! Thanks for your tips,I have a 4 months male Springer Spaniel,he’s the best dog ever,I’m a newbie with this breed but already in love! Keep up with these videos,they’re really useful! You’re great and Pip is
Thanks Julia, and glad you're enjoying Springer life! They certainly keep you fit! 😂😊
Got a 15 month old a few weeks ago glad I came across this video🤗🤩
Ah, amazing! Hope the training is going well :)
Great Video, thanks. Were soon to have a springer pup, not even born yet though!
I love this explanation. I just got a new Yorkie Poo. I can certainly see much of this applying to my puppy, too.
My big male was leader of his litter I could tell right off the bat cuz he was up above the other puppies on a bench lookin down at them... then when they brought food out he was the 1st to eat...But for me this was what I was lookin for. Had him for 18 years...His name was "Dude"...He did make some beautiful puppies. Got one from his last litter sleeping next to me now.....
Great video thank you for taking the time to film this!! Pip is wonderful... I’m a new proud ‘sister’ of an 8 week old springer puppy, Flyn... so it’s all a learning process 😄 X
Thanks for watching and commenting Emily! 8 weeks old is such a great time...but boy, I don't miss those needle teeth 😂. Have a great time training him, Spaniels are such good dogs 😊 x
Simon Heyes I’m glad you’ve said this, I was beginning to think a rename to Jaws would be appropriate .. glad to know I’m not the only one! Thank you!
@@emilyhunter723 My Springer, Bacchus, now a 4 year old, was a piranha when he was that age. It is so painful but it will eventually stop!
Thankyou I found it very interesting with some good workable tips!
Next month were getting a springer spaniel and think we're calling him rosco so this video helps with some great tips
Amazing! Great name for a Springer too! Enjoy the puppy time :)
Thank you
She looks so much like our new addition, Aleyna; I work with her everyday. Great tips. I see that there were a few things I was doing wrong, but since she is only 4 and a half months I have time to correct them. Thanks for posting, great content. (liked and subscribed).
Wonderful! Thanks for watching & subscribing and enjoy the training! :)
Thx for the vid rlly hrlped with getting a springer pup in march excited to train her
Aww Pip is beautiful! I like your videos, much better than the normal training vids Thanks
Aww, thanks Fiona! :)
I may be getting one near august time can’t wait👍
I really enjoyed how you broke this down. Great job! 😉👍
My springer spaniel Sebastian, had a lot of freckles on his nose...he was naughty. Did not know about this legend but if true, that would explain a lot. He was truly special to me!😢 miss him a lot.
This legend is building in truth! I'm sure Sebastian gave you lots of great times and memories :)
Hi, thank you for this video! We are on the cusp of acquiring a 9 week old Springer, and never having had a springer (labradors mainly) I was pleased 5o see this video. We have 2 children (7&3) , free range chickens and ducks, so hearing about their training needs was helpful. Thank you
Amazing! I'm sure the Spaniel will fit right at home :). One of Pip's brothers lives in a similar environment with horses, ducks and chickens and a couple of the chickens put him in his place! :)
I just adopted a 2 year old male Springer 2 days ago. The woman that gave him to me said he was aggressive around other dogs, cats, and children and could not keep him. I've had other breeds of dogs before, but never a Spaniel, so I thought I would watch your video to learn more about the breed. Thank you for posting this video
We have a 9 year old British English Spaniel and I Wouldn't trade her for a million bucks....when we got her our vet was leary that we could handle her as we were in our 60's after already having an Akita and a German Shepherd 😂. She was a handful and still is but Brooklyn is my heart and soul....tied to my legs and glued to.my hips ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
Very interesting information
Thanks for this
Springers are such underrated dogs.
Great video
Thanks you very much. This was extremely helpful.
Good video. We sadly lost our beloved chocolate Labrador recently, had her 11 and half years. We're both in our 50s and will be getting another dog in a few months, not immediately, but have for some time considered getting a smaller breed and spaniels seem to fit what we're looking for in a dog. Or tick a lot of similar boxes to labs, as we still want activity and playing, just something smaller. Undecided currently between Springers, Cockers and Sprockers but your videos are helpful
Im really impressed by how well behaved she is
Thank you! She still pulls on the lead and is generally very excitable when off the lead, but for the most part, she's brilliant :)
Great advise great video x
Thanks!
Amazing video!🐶
Thanks Jessica! :)
I enjoyed my 2 springers sleeping with me, and never had a hierarchy problem with the female or male. I would discount Simon's advice on this subject.
Hi Ted, as I said in the video, these are only tips, and certainly each to their own, but I wouldn't recommend discounting the advice for every single Springer Spaniel owner.
I'm telling you, dogs will take over one day, and the table turns. It's not about people training the dogs, but dogs training people. That'll be beginning of the great and brave new world.
I know a springer with spots on her nose, she can be cheeky. But is very well trained and good natured. We shall see what her pup is like for us, I think there is a spot on his nose.
In 6 weeks im getting a springer spaniel and we are naming him freddie he was born on march 28 which is my birthday so we are bday twins!!!!
Ah amazing, and Freddie is such a good name! Have fun with him and gold luck with the training! 😊🐾🐶
@@mrheyes i would like to know where we could get a English Springer dog !! And the price please reply thanks for now
@@jennybowser8379 Hi Jenny, there are many reputable breeders up and down the UK. I'd check for ones locally to you, and ensure you get one from a working line. Prices vary (and are inflated due to coronavirus), but expect to pay anything from £400 - £1000, depending where you buy one from.
Hey! That’s so cool!
2 years ago hey I hope you and Freddie are getting on great. You should post a video :)
Mine is a 6 month old.lots of nose markings and very bold.
I have a spaniel and I am trying to train it
Great video, some really good tips! Our Springer Spaniel is wonderful but crazy 😂😂
Haha, thanks! 😊
I'm getting my Springer Spaniel pup in a few weeks. Love your videos!
Thanks Caullen! Enjoy the new pup when it arrives 😊👍🏼
thankyou so very useful for my very naughty dog moka aka a springer spaniel
Wonderful video. I lost my beloved Parson Russell Terrier almost 2 years ago, it's taken me this long to start a new search. Think I'm looking at new breeds so I don't compare another dog to her. I seem to be looking at both the Brittany and The Welsh Springer Spaniel, and trying to determine if either would work in my Ohio suburban environment. If anyone sees this please let me know your thoughts!
If you have a yard either would be fine. They need to be able to work off some of that energy unless you have the time to walk them a few times a day...
my springer is 5 months old and she needs 3 hours of walks a day. shes a beast
Hahahaha! Great video. Cutest dog. He's way too smart for this.
owners would benefit to consult their veterinarian for nutritional advice. looking for an AFFCO certified canine food formulated for growth but not large breed puppy food that the dog does well on,
(no loose stools), fed three times a day for the first six months and has the correct balance of fat and proper percentage of protein are important points. I like that you have Pip sit first and give paw as this further establishes your control and pack position and may prevent food aggression. thank you for the video!
I hav an English Springer Spaniel and he is SO cheeky but SO cute an I love him his name is milo and he’s 3 on November 25th
Sounds like Milo is a similar age to Pip :)
I’ve had these amazing dogs for decades & currently have a working springer bitch, (my other recent one, a male, passed two years ago at the ripe age of 17). I absolutely adore the breed, although I do prefer working vs show. Mine are always called “mud muppets” and can’t resist mud or water.
Springers are incredibly sensitive dogs, and very loyal and loving. You DO need to be sure your dog needs to know they’re NOT people, and that’s true of any breed. I’m a “balanced” trainer myself, and use positive reinforcement training techniques, utilizing treats, praise and toys.
The one thing I absolutely NEVER do is strike or yell at my dogs, especially springers. They’re SO sensitive and harsh, corrective measures are absolutely NOT recommended. (All I ever need is “No” in a firm tone with ALL my dogs). A solid recall is a MUST, along with basic obedience. This is a very “people pleasing” breed, and they’re truly just brilliant. They ARE very much a “shadow” dog, and quickly become quite unhappy when separated from their humans for long stretches and in my experience crate training is a MUST, as they should be crated or kennelled when left alone at home.
The spot legend is utter nonsense lol.
Springer bitch? I know it means female dog but lol
Hi great video, our ESS is now 7! We love him. Any tips how to stop him barking when we go out. Our neighbour had reported that he barks the moment we go out or he’s left alone which is rarely as I work from home! Any tips gratefully received!
Hi Camilla, thanks! Has he always barked, or is it a recent development?
@Simon Heyes great question. He’s always had a tendency to bark when we’re out at some point - It’s seems particularly bad at the moment but we’ve just moved house so that may be why?!
My springers nose is covered in spots and he is the best behaved dog I’ve had!
Haha, that goes against the myth then! :)
Your dog has the exact same head and ear markings as my dog!!
Must be a great looking Spaniel! :)
My springs got a lot of spots and she’s naughty. She’s only a year old but does like chewing the kids toys?
My Springer had hardly any spots and she was wonderful!! (after we told her she was at the bottom of pack!!)
Maybe there really is truth in it then! :)
Great video! We have a 9 week old Springer girl and she will not stop biting us. We are trying everything we can to get on top of it but she just will not calm down. Do you have any tips? Thank you in advance 😩
Hi Tralee, training her out of biting is very important, for both of you! Making sure she understands biting you in general is wrong (ignore her, change voice tone, walk away) and she should get the idea. If she keeps chasing you and doing it, put her is some sort of cage for 10 mins each time, and she'll soon learn. Distracting her with chewable toys will also help...she's only young, so will be teething, which means her teeth will be sore, so she's just trying to sooth them. Good luck!
Hey :) Did things get better?
I got a Springer Spaniel puppy when she was just 8 weeks old. She was so nice and calm the first week. Sleeping by my feet, eager to learn and loved going for short walks.
She's now 2 months and 3 weeks old and won't stop biting me.
It gradually got worse and worse.
If I walk by her she'll jump and bite my legs, feet, ankles. It hurts so much.
If I yell at her to stop, or even with positive reinforcement, she won't stop.
She'll bite me really badly during walks and I usually come back inside crying while she's chewing my ankle or hands.
I can't bond with her or teach her things anymore because she gets so aggressive out of nowhere 😔
Nice video and lovely Dog, I have 4 Springers and all different personalities even through the younger two are son and daughter of my elder ones.
I concur with consistency or training and none washing of them. I've found they have a much healthy coat if left natural and does not smell, if anything smells better and feels nicer.
Hate those goose grass balls (swear words deleted)
Keep up the good work, Loki, Runa, Patch and Lacey
Thanks Paul!
Hey! I have those chairs!
💯💯💯🙏💯💯💯 thank you for the awesome tips great video
Hello. I have never had a spaniel so I am reading up and watching as much as I can as I am about to adopt a Springer. He is about to be 12 years old and recently retired from working. He is a fit and active dog and has no health issues. I really want to keep him this way as long as possible. Does anyone have any tips about how to gently retire a dog that is used to flushing game and will now need to start walking around the village and have a run in a secure field? I understand he is ball mad, so that may make my job of exercising him easier. Clearly he will also have to adjust to being with one person and living as an only dog, so I am going to be taking everything slowly while he decompresses. Anything that you can offer by way of advice for the older dog (and owner) would be really useful. Thank you.
Our 1st springer Jake (RIP) had loads of spots or motling as I call it. Diesel our 2nd just a few. Very different characters with Diesel more alpha but both well behaved.
Hi again! Getting puppy next week, so excited. You mentioned not letting her in/on the bed. Question: Do you let Pip on the sofa?
Hello! Yes she does come on the sofa, but only when invited 😊. Again, it's down to each owner what their preference is and to set ground rules accordingly. 👍🏼
My best dogever was called dilan a springer spaniel. Neverhad such a great family dog . And i leared my traing for him by mistake.but once i did . He changed from a brain dead dog to the best clevr dog i have ever had and in 65 years he has been my besy froend . So loyal and no demand but to enjoy life
Great advice... Now you just have to control who hangs your picture frames?🤭
I have an English springer spaniel they are just such great dogs they are they best dogs ever we are going to breed him with another English springer spaniel soon and we get to keep on I am so excited I love English springer spaniels
We are the proud owners of an English Springer Spaniel Marley. He likes to bite our ankles when he wants to play...any suggestions? Also he refuses to walk. We won't go past the neighbors house ;)
Hi Catherine, how old is Marley? Training him out of biting ankles is very important, for both of you! Making sure he understands biting you in general is wrong (ignore him, change voice tone, walk away) and he should get the idea. As for refusing to walk, has he had a bad experience recently that makes him think he's heading to a bad place if he goes on a walk? For example, if you took him in the car and let him out in a secure field, would he be happy then? If so, it might be a case of making him comfortable with the route again :)
@@mrheyes Thank you Simon! We got Marley when was 8 weeks old, he is now three months old. He is getting better at walking but it takes some convincing to do. He always looks back at the house. He likes to go outside and likes the leash but after a few steps he stops. He has now moved from biting ankles to my hands. He thinks they are his chew toys and I am trying to discourage him from biting. Thank you for your help.
@@catherinemunoz6392 Hey :) Have you had any luck at stopping the biting? If so could you please help me? 🙏
I have a Springer Spaniel puppy that is 2 months and 3 weeks old.
We got her when she was 8 weeks old.
She bites me so much while trying to get her to go on walks, when walking past her she'll grab onto my ankles, legs, arms and hands.
She chews on it so hard and won't stop even if I change my voice, yell or cry. She has drawn a bit of blood.
When I walk away and come back, she's still the same 😔💔
I'm actually afraid of her now and can't bond with her because all she does is chew me
Súper!!
hi ..I have an 8 months old Springerman named Summer …. she looks like a doberman with a white ,spotted chest patch from the springer …. hes as nuts as a springer ,but a velcro dog like the doberman lol … it’s a great combination … mum is a springer …and it looks like she’s not getting any bigger than a springer either … mini Dobie lol
Hi Simon, thank you so much for your invaluable tips. I’ve a 11 month old rescue springer. She’s a wonderful temperament and def knows that she’s “bottom dog”. She’s amazing with my 2 year old who she is very submissive to luckily for us! We’ve been super, super strict with her since we rescued her at 6 months. She recently started barking at walkers going by our window but doesn’t bark at people when we’re outside. She only started this after she was neutered at 10 months old. I scold her every time she does it and she stops. I don’t know why she has started this because we haven’t let up on the strict training routine. She also pulls the arm off us on her leash despite repeated training. I’m pregnant now so I wonder is she taking advantage because I’m not as strong as I used to be with pulling her back. We purchased a lead that goes around her nose/no pull lead it helped ever so slightly…..but it’s not enough. I will try your slip lead next and have purchased a clicker. She’s no aggression in her, she adores children, people and other dogs and is very submissive. We know the training has worked but we just need to fine tune things! Tips welcome!
Springers are ‘pulling dogs’🤪. Just keep going. Springers are a spirited kind of dog never happier than when they are out in the fields or splashing in puddles. As hunting dogs they need that kind of stimulation. The barking at people out the window could be related to protecting her patch and warning them away. They are good watch dogs as far as that is concerned. I wouldn’t be too strict with her she needs to develop at her own pace and she specially as she is as a rescue you don’t know what she experienced with her other owners. I wish you all the best with your springer. I am now 79 years old and not able to work with these boisterous wonderful dogs but Oh how I wish I could. Love to you all🧤
We are planning to get a Springer pup soon, have done loads of research but am definitely influenced by Pip and the wonderful videos! Can you tell me, is her coat naturally short or is it trimmed?
Hi Sue, it's naturally short. I've never trimmed her soft coat (which is nice!). Funnily enough, her mums coat grows quite wild, as do some of her Springer brothers and sisters, so I guess it really depends on the individual dog, and - in part - the food they eat. Hope that helps!
I use to have an English Springer Spaniel that I named Flint because he had a lot of spots on his nose that made me think of gunpowder spray back from a flintlock gun and Flint was an amazing dog not naughty in the slightest he was very tolerant of playful teasing too you could do almost anything and he would lay there and take it
Hello! Hope you and Pip are doing well! Mind if I ask - where does Pip sleep? I have an amazing Springer pup (Pepper) who has always loved her crate. She's going on 7 months now and has started to not want to go in the crate to sleep. Considering having her sleep in our bedroom or whether she can sleep somewhere else in the house. Given how well behaved and wonderful Pip seems, was curious what your perspective was. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! Sounds like you've made a good start 😊. Pip sleeps downstairs, either in her dog bed, or on a blanket on the sofa, in the kitchen. Everyone will be different, but you'll soon find out which location Pepper prefers 😂👍🏼
@@mrheyes thanks so much! just a quick follow up - was there ever any issue with her chewing random furniture if she sleeps downstairs out of a crate. Pepper does not chew furniture but I haven't left her with the run of the house for 8 hours yet, plus I assume she'll be asleep most of those hours ;-). thanks again
@@sarahmccarron5399 Hey! No, not with Pip, but a couple of other Springers I trained had a thing for furniture. I would suggest keeping an eye on them initially and making sure they know they've done wrong when it happens. But in the case of one of them I think it was simply boredom, so ensure they are walked and have a few chew toys around to distract them from the furniture. Good luck!
I have a sprocker spaniel,, it starts biting a lot when playing any tips?
I hav a springer and I think u need to show it that u are the boss and he’s not aloud to bite. This may mean being a bit harsh on it but it will all be worth it. Good luck. 👍
@@Feardom110 thanks
It's probably tired. Stick him back in his crate for a sleep
MrDirkles that seems to help sometimes thanks
Ok so ik alot about this so when u play with it do u tug on the toy bc it will make the dog think it’s fine to harsh bite also when u said this was it a puppy cuz then it’s normally usual and what u have to do it just let it be as it’s still I’m it’s baby phases I’m saying this 1month later so u may not see this but if I do if ur dog better !!??? Also don’t stick it in a crate if u know it doesn’t like it in this one it will not get use to it especially on how big the crate is Hope this advice helps you 🤗
I have a four month old english springer spaniel and he is very smart and sweet. The only big problem we have is pulling the leash! Would you recommend a harness with a front clip?
Also, very helpful video - thank you!
Sounds very familiar! 😊. A harness does help in terms of protecting your arms and the dogs muscles, but my personal opinion is that is only masks the problem rather than solve it. Pip pull a little too, so I'm probably not the best qualified to give advice on pulling, but going back to doing basic training, changing direction on lead walks, sit/heal/stay commands and hopefully things will improve for you 😊. Good luck!
We just got a spaniel dalmatiom mix called Sheldon. He won't stop barking at absolutely nothing. Any help? He's just turned 3 months old
Hi Lexi, I guess that comment relates to the security part of my video. He needs to feel relaxed, and not take on the role of security guard for the family. That said, he's still only very young, so may grow out of it once he realises whatever he's barking at is no threat :)
Buy a bark collar - best thing I ever did
Just ignore him when he barks and praise him when he is quiet. If you shout or give him attention you will encourage barking. We have a 7 month old sprocker and she has gone through these little phases. Her current craze is growing at her reflection :)
I guess I was lucky to have a girl who naturally sees herself as lower in the lower level of pack. That’s good because we broke most of those guidelines. She sleeps in our bed (despite me trying to avoid that) and gets greetings at door. She has never been aggressive to my very little ones and doesn’t bark at passers by, only whines and calls to them to ask them to play.
I have a springer and he is completely nuts but I love him to death.. 😄
how did you get her to stop biting as a puppy!