Hello,
I’ve just joined the forum due to having a working cocker puppy, Loki. He’s just about to turn 14 weeks and after many times the family and I have had puppy blues, now they are gone and replaced with puppy love!
New to owning a working cocker but did loads of research before we made the decision to get one. We had to, as we also have a 9 year old African Grey called Oscar. I had to understand if both could live in each others space, and they are doing just grand (never out of their cage/crate at the same time).
The thing I’ve taken from the research was to install a good routine and start training as early as possible. So we did and have been blown away at how smart spaniels are. He understands most commands and is working really well to a whistle. A 10m lead will be with us on Monday to really test that recall. Once he’s a bit bigger we will train him to the gun and take part in shoots etc. Already have a fab gun dog trainer set up to help us with that! Can’t wait!!
I look forward to asking you all loads of questions along the way as we navigate a crazy bonkers but wonderful journey, with our cocker!
Dona and Loki x