Hello again,
As Penny says some cockers can be quite strong willed and bossy, I hav'nt found it to be a problem with mine, I think you need to be consistant in training from day one, ( they are not as stubborn as hounds)
Regarding recall I've found that to be one thing they are very good at, as soon as they come home as a puppy , I call them many times during the day, for a treat, their food, to play with a toy or a cuddle! :wink: So they associate being called with something nice, and not because they are in trouble.
Don't get me wrong even the best trained dog will ignore their owner on occasion but personally I don't have a problem in this area with mine.
As regards to grooming, their coat is one that needs a daily comb and brush, paying special attention to the ears and feathering on legs, they will need to visit the groomers every 3 months or so for a trim, some people get their dog clipped all over, as it's easier to maintain, but I prefer to keep it fairly long, it's not that hard to look after as long as you keep on top of it,!
I would'nt let this put you of, unless you really don't have the time to look after it's coat, I quite enjoy giving them a brush and comb it's quite therapeutic!! :roll:
Lizzy Molly and Evie