Springer Spaniel out of control?

[@springerspanielful]

How to train a spaniel to work close to you,for maximum hunting advantage..

[@eerr1438]

I have a 9month old springer bitch that is doing great but if I’m training her and something moves ie a bird a leaf or even a bee she loses focus completely and she’s off! She’s very intelligent and biddable but I’m struggling with how prey driven she is.

[@springerspanielful]

@@eerr1438 Get her to focus on you and the area around you as in the video.

[@ak203]

@@springerspanielful But how do you transition her from respect for you because you have the tennis ball, and then at some point you need the same without a ball?

[@springerspanielful]

@@ak203 The respect isn't gained by virtue of the ball,it's by communication,the ball is just a way of keeping her mind on me as opposed to the horizon.

[@neilbowman24]

The tip with the ball is brilliant, I've been training my Springer, Indie for the last 8 months. She sometimes gets bored and will be slow to recall, her favorite toy will be perfect for this. Thanks for the videos.

[@springerspanielful]

More than welcome,best of luck with your pup.

[@andywatters5908]

I have a springer of 5 months and I use a ball that has a squek in it and I find it good to get him back to me if he goes to far away.

[@springerspanielful]

Exactly what's suggested in the video,best of luck with your pup..

[@Nirmal-qo8gw]

My Springer Spaniel is crazy😟. Recall can be hard at times as he’s easily distracted and he picks fights with other dogs in the park. He can be aggressive, he has in the past sent a mastiff running for the hills😲. He gets lots of love and affection at home❤️🙂🐶🤗.

[@Darryl792]

Good video, very helpful. I really enjoyed seeing the pup run around. Looks like a fine dog.

[@springerspanielful]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanpaisley8696]

Brilliant lesson mate...must keep watching your series

[@springerspanielful]

Sure thing Alan,more to come.

[@kenharber3676]

Been running ESP for 40 years. Rubys a great looking pup.plenty potential. I see the usual hallmarks of an owner that needs some more education that’s all. You can’t teach what you don’t know. Also it’s much less of a problem to reel in a pup from to far out than to get them out from under your feet. Great advice your giving out there G.

[@springerspanielful]

Thanks a million Ken.

[@cayseydouglas6603]

This is my problem. We bought our handsome boy without knowing ANYTHING about the breed and now I'm striving to try and educate myself and become a better owner. Simon does fairly well until he doesn't want to. He just turned one

[@waikarimoana]

Awesome video and great advise George, hello from NZ, Tony.

[@springerspanielful]

Thanks 👍

[@ltandkholbrook9555]

Great video, easy and clear to watch. :)

[@springerspanielful]

Many thanks Itandk.

[@malcolmrogers8376]

Excellent video with useful advice

[@springerspanielful]

Glad you think so!

[@terrycastor8299]

Our Cavaliers are somewhat independent, often ignore my voice, but I've learned that once I get them to look at me they respond well to my hand signals. I know they often have hearing issues but I suspect more they are just being ornery more times than not. One fancies herself a hunter so she has to be watched closely since she will give chase to birds, other dogs and especially deer. The other is more a creature of habit and wants to make her rounds before she comes inside. Both are a joy and we wouldn't trade them for the world.

[@springerspanielful]

Enjoy your dogs.

[@BenRawson78]

Some great tips - Mines a bit of a free spirit so will be trying the tennis ball trick with mine for sure thanks

[@springerspanielful]

Have fun!

[@theboycalledleaf]

Great video and some well needed inspiration. Just taken on a very bright Springer / Cocker (rescue with springer looks but cocker size) who roams but is ball obsessed. Your video worked beautifully just now, time will tell. Did you do a follow up on retrieving and giving up the ball with Ruby? Subscribed!!

[@springerspanielful]

Ruby moved on to greener pastures.

[@brianscully6227]

U will have to teach the owner a few tricks George,great video

[@springerspanielful]

That's the plan!

[@drawingout.net-vmcg]

Ah amazing...when I got my first spaniel in 2013, I had to learn this the hard way but I got there! Great video and Ruby is adorable. Míle buíochas.

[@springerspanielful]

Fáilte is fiche,grma.

[@stevenchase8124]

She is happy to be with you. Well done!

[@springerspanielful]

She sure is.

[@karene9131]

When my Springer was younger she would not respond to me saying “come here.” So I started to say cheese and she would return immediately! Lol She no longer has to be on a leash or tied up...she just stays near us!

[@springerspanielful8861]

Whatever works.

[@springerspanielful]

Whatever works.

[@sophiemerrett4904]

Great video! Please do share the training with the retrieve as my Springer is very reluctant to bring a ball back!

[@springerspanielful]

Coming soon!

[@alanbush4192]

stop using the ball your dog thinks it's their personal property start using a proper retrieving dummy but don't play tug of war with it this will make your dog hard mouthed. Try to find somewhere with restricted space something like an alleyway so the dog can't run round you then do your lesson and make it a game and fun but stop as soon as the dog starts to look bored and don't forget to give load and loads of PRAISE. don't let the dog have any contact with the dummy except for retrieving lessons or it will become his new toy and will replace the ball and therefore will be his personal property again. A trained dog is a happy dog and so are you good luck from UK

[@sophiemerrett4904]

@@springerspanielful will try that! Thank you!

[@kevd2908]

Great job 👏 👍

[@springerspanielful]

Cheers Kev.

[@treborob]

Very useful video George, thanks.

[@springerspanielful]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adventureswithsammy7154]

What a great find! Watching and smiling, the enjoy of the Springers. Mine is 4, mostly a trail runner, investing several dog park trips a week with social work, she is friendly yet not overall social with other dogs. I got her when she was 1, the progress had been good, just not ideal. I love to see more dog on dog fun but she just never wants to leave my side. More of Bench springer vs a field springer, she does get x3 a week park dog play, 40 to 45 miles of trail work. We active, both of us love to be tired. But only 2 out 300 dogs will she play with, and I not allowed hug females in public or dog wife gets crazy. We do spend all hours together, excellent off leash, on leash etc. The one on one bond is great, if not too great. Would one day a week, removal and having someone else walk, interact with her gain some more social skills? She does ok with others, after a about 15 mins of panic leaving me behind. We do in town walks and she is just not into other people or animals. 10 feet from deer, we hiking among bears, elk all not issues, Now ducks she is duck crazy swimmer. 100% love her, just want to improve. I feel the dog natural great, and im owner holder her back. Very afraid of mid to loud sounds, Cap gun work failure, no sucess with guns either.

[@springerspanielful]

You are really enjoying your dog,and that's all that matters.

[@pim1234]

This helped me a lot ! tnx !

[@springerspanielful]

Glad to hear that!

[@silver01stang]

I'm considering getting a Springer Spaniel rescue that is almost 4 years old. He's currently being trained on basic commands and rides well in cars. Considering he's almost 4 years old and hasn't had much training, what would be the biggest concern(s) regarding his trainability at this age?

[@springerspanielful]

Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

[@christophereccleston9800]

Brilliant thank you I'm gonna try this

[@springerspanielful]

Did it work?

[@christophereccleston9800]

Yes I made him see the ball but didn't give it to him until the end Thanks

[@mobucks555]

That tennis ball trick definitely works! My only problem is I'm dumb and let the balls inside the house and they get eternal rest under a couch or fixture.

[@springerspanielful]

Whatever works..

[@shaunrhead6029]

Great video

[@springerspanielful]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ryangrant2075]

I've got a 10 week old Springer and he's just getting used to his name and sitting before his meals, hes bold and knows when hes done wrong but again hes so young still. What's the next step I should take?

[@springerspanielful]

He's already doing well,however he should be corrected when he deliberately does wrong.

[@ryangrant2075]

@@springerspanielful yes I agree, what is the best way to correct him as I know spaniels can be timid if treated too harshly

[@springerspanielful]

@@ryangrant2075 Every dog is different and you would need to be careful with a pup so young,however a disapproving growl from you whilst saying an assertive NO should do the trick.

[@ryangrant2075]

@@springerspanielful Yes that's what I do, on the occasion if he really annoys me I will scruff him but I'm stopping that now as I know there is no need. As he gets towards 3 months old what kind of things should I progress towards? I have a whistle but think hes a bit young for it yet?

[@springerspanielful]

@@ryangrant2075 Never too young for the whistle.

[@edwardneale8775]

she has had some training to anser to the wistle

[@springerspanielful]

Yes, I have been working on the whistle with her at home in the yard whilst bonding with her, she had never heard a whistle until I got her.

[@nikoletta7678]

Excellent video. 2 years ago I adopted a Springer from an animal shelter here in Spain. They didn't know much about the dog, but suspected he was a hunting dog that was frightened of guns and consequently abandoned. Considering how frightened he is of loud bangs, I'd say it's a fair assessment. The problem I have is that, although he respects me at home or any enclosed space (dog parks), he completely bolts in an open field and will go as far as a kilometre away and will not come back. He definitely has a high prey drive. I cannot get his attention in any place where there are other animals, neither with a ball or any kind of treats. Is the only solution to avoid the countryside all together?

[@springerspanielful]

Given his age and the bad habits it probably would be wise to keep him on a leash in the countryside.For some dogs it's just too late .

[@mobucks555]

@@springerspanielful I was going to recommend an e-collar but apparently they are banned in Spain. I understand the controversy on e-collar use but these hunting breeds barely feel pain but they do respond to it. I'm 40 and hunted springers since I was 10; they will run through brush til their eyes and paws bleed and love every second of it. anyway just me venting about e-collar bans Leashes aren't very long so I always have used some light rope ~50ft with a lanyard from the hardware store. You can hold it or let them drag it around and just step on it if they get too far away.

[@weskusgenetics1729]

Very informative. I have a 6 month old male ESP. At home he his like an old man haha. Really chilled out until he gets introduced to new stimulus eg. guests, the vet who gives him treats, my neighbour peeking over the fence to give him treats and new areas. Pupils fully dilated, hyper ventilating...just full on out of control. I am planning to get him spaded this week. Any suggestions please? Kind regards from South Africa

[@springerspanielful]

Spayed dogs are generally easier to train.

[@weskusgenetics1729]

Spading didnt help at all haha! Just have to keep him stimulated. Love him though

[@andybarton234]

Empty field - easy…try rabbit and gorse areas 😂😂😂😂

[@andybarton234]

And deer.. 😅

[@andym5338]

`shes a beaut

[@springerspanielful]

Indeed..

[@MikeTowler-kw3ly]

We have a 2year old cocker poo but more springer spaniel in him, he is great when running on strange land but when near home he is off hunting rabbits and won’t come back under no circumstances, he’ll just stop look at me and then goes full bat to the rabbit holes

[@springerspanielful]

He has learned that there's game on the familiar land, keep him away from there before he becomes totally heedless everywhere.

[@damienhamill6567]

Keep them close, if they have any natural ability ie hunting they'll soon want to take an extra 10/15 yards when they hit game , so you'll need to have a handle on them, you'll not keep the brakes on if you allow them to freely in front of you, couple of months free hunting and thier lost. You won't need a whistle.

[@springerspanielful]

All true..

[@lilyabu1862]

My springer eventually he response to me ,i will try the ball trick ,but what he dose he jump at me to get it ,and never stop barking.

[@springerspanielful]

Good luck.

[@ak203]

Do you have a video on getting the dog to bring a retrieved bird or object back to you?

[@springerspanielful8861]

Indeed I do Alex, check out the channel.

[@springerspanielful]

Indeed I do Alex, check out the channel.

[@mauricemckay5270]

Just acquired a 4 year old cocker could I traine her close to this standard or is she to old

[@springerspanielful]

In my opinion at 4 years old you'd struggle to train any dog,I wouldn't accept a dog older than 2 years old for training.

[@mattcartwright8272]

I adopted a working line cocker of 3yrs old. The previous owner had spoiled the dog in not training it or giving it leadership. The dog has a LOT of drive and now after a 2 years of undoing all the previous years behaviour are we at a stage where I would say it has good fundamentals. I'm not saying it can't be done but be prepared for a long and patient slog. Good luck!

[@springerspanielful]

@@mattcartwright8272 Many thanks.

[@cayseydouglas6603]

My #simonpuppy is good 75% of the time, but I don't fully understand how to get him to see me as the boss every time.

[@springerspanielful]

It's all about attitude,couple of tips,Don't always respond when he looks for attention from you,ie ignore him.Never allow him through a doorway or entrance in front of you,he enters or exits behind you always.

[@sergeykursin6572]

What age is better to start training?

[@springerspanielful]

From the day you get the pup.

[@natt.8195]

Great to know that my 5 furry children, I'm a servant to 4 of them and only the pack leader to 1😧. The beagle her nose down arse up doesn't lift her head for no one, Jack Russell very nervous slightest noise she's gone also toys/balls all belong to her, gives it the big snarling growling who trys to take all her toys. The pug he just runs and wants to fight the world , any other furry 4 legged mammal that isn't in HIS PACK. Then there's the sproker hahahah she's a breed of her own...... crazy, hyper, anxious and the brightest bulb in the chandelier she just ploughs into trees, or boulders, sign posts and is left very dazed, the collie cross beagle is the only 1 that has great listening skills, always looks back to see if I'm still walking behind if I'm to far behind he will either wait or come back eithout call. So it's me that's needs the training..... when does it begin

[@springerspanielful]

Whenever you're ready.