Cocker Training

[smokinbarrels]

Morning Gents,

I was out last night with the sister in-laws cocker spaniel. He's about 2 years old, great looking dog, nice pet and cost alot of money. The problems start when you go out in the country. He goes mad, won't take any notice of what you say or do, runs off and turns a bit whild. Even at the best of times he won't pick up or retrieve or sit on command. Is it a bit to late to train him? If it isn't to late to to train him, how wil i go about it? Any help would be great!!

Thanks Q

[steve_k]

it is never to late

it just becomes harder to break the habbits they have gotten in to. you will have to be very patiant and very strict, but reward when you get the dog to do what you want. good luck

[Deb B]

Steve's right. I'd start with obedience in the yard, and progress to the field AFTER he's reliable at home. Maybe graduate from the yard to a park, from a park to a small field, you know the drill.

 

Consistency is the key. Is that possible with the kids and all in the mix? This might be a toughie.

[rossandjet]

Morning Gents,

I was out last night with the sister in-laws cocker spaniel. He's about 2 years old, great looking dog, nice pet and cost alot of money. The problems start when you go out in the country. He goes mad, won't take any notice of what you say or do, runs off and turns a bit whild. Even at the best of times he won't pick up or retrieve or sit on command. Is it a bit to late to train him? If it isn't to late to to train him, how wil i go about it? Any help would be great!!

Thanks Q

 

 

Hi

 

I have three Cockers, all working.

 

I have two video tapes on training Cockers that you can have for £10 Posted if you are interested

 

One is a master class by Collin Colclough in new condition the other is a basic Cocker training copy.

 

Big tip. You will never train a Cocker by being agressive, you must always con him into thinking it was his Idea.

[new to the flock]

Is this a field bred Cocker or a townie bred Cocker?

 

If field bred then work his obediance and take small steps into cover as Deb has said. Remember you need to be able to handle him at one foot beside you before you can handle him at any other distance.

 

NTTF

[smokinbarrels]

Hi, He's a country bred cocker. I think i'm in with a chance of training him. At home he's great, just like a domestic pet dog its only when he goes outside in the country that his instincts take over and he becomes a bit of a whild dog.

Thanks for all the advice.

Regards Q

[Deb B]

Can you take him home? Slow and consistent training is the mantra in our house. Imprinting the behavior (or behaviour, for all y'all) is how we get results.

 

Do you do "clicker" training over there? Works well for basic obedience. Might be a way to jump-start a two year old bull-headed ECS.

[lurcherboy]

Morning Gents,

I was out last night with the sister in-laws cocker spaniel. He's about 2 years old, great looking dog, nice pet and cost alot of money. The problems start when you go out in the country. He goes mad, won't take any notice of what you say or do, runs off and turns a bit whild. Even at the best of times he won't pick up or retrieve or sit on command. Is it a bit to late to train him? If it isn't to late to to train him, how wil i go about it? Any help would be great!!

Thanks Q

 

 

Scroll down the left hand menu and see if you think you have the time and patience to do it.

 

 

http://www.felsteadgundogs.com/index.htm

 

 

 

 

LB