Spaniels are some of the most popular dog breeds, fulfilling working and companion roles in society. While spaniels are typically sociable, outgoing, optimistic and friendly, they have retained many traits reflective of their working gundog origins, such as hunting, retrieving, speed and stamina. These remain essential for working Spaniels, but for Spaniels and their caregivers who find themselves in a more domestic situation, these traits can sometimes prove challenging. This book is an essential guide for anyone who lives with or is thinking about living with spaniels and wants to understand them more. Written by a canine scientist with decades of experience with cocker spaniels, this book explores the origin, care, management and training of spaniels. It considers how to develop a responsive and supportive relationship with your spaniel, and examines practical and fair training approaches to support health, welfare and behaviour in a clear and accessible way.
Teaches readers about the breed’s origin and what this means for their behavioural characteristics Outlines essential care and management approaches to support your spaniel’s health and welfare Considers kind and effective training approaches for some of the most common concerns that spaniels present, thanks to chapters devoted to recall, hunting and use of the whistle Provides extensive practical and experienced knowledge delivered by a ‘spaniel aficionado’
