The Dark Truth - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Today we tell it all, bad things they don't tell you about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels! Honestly its lighthearted but these are things that I've experienced over the years. Lol, Enjoy!
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[@juliebrown4087]

Lol when he cooed "bless you!" when the dog sneezed! 😂 I thought I was the only one!! I use ALL the manners with my dog: please, thank you, excuse me! Nice to see someone else do it too.

[@lynnfitzpatrick1932]

Always carry treats when your dog is loose. Practise "come" and pay(reinforce) your dog every time.. My Cavaliers come when called 95% of the time which is as good as it gets for any dog. . Forget it if they are chasing a rabbit...ears are "off". The first thing I teach a new puppy is "trade". (and come) If he has something in his mouth that is not good I trade him for something better. Just hold a tiny piece of a favourite food under the nose and say "trade". My girl walked in with full cheeks and 2 little bird feet sticking out of her mouth. I said trade and she spit out the bird unharmed for a piece of kibble. She did it so fast I couldn't stop laughing.

[@millerde01]

Yes, mine will catch birds and rabbits and they are so quick! Trade is a great idea!

[@ericae6611]

Are we not supposed to let them eat sticks? I thought it was okay for teething.

[@Flop5303]

You described my Orpheus perfectly. Except my dog ​​doesn't destroy the house that much. But those eyes...His silky fur. I can't be mad at this cuteness. You must have a heart of stone to train and raise this dog perfectly. And yes, without training, any dog ​​becomes capricious and destructive.

[@paulcurtis9852]

We had a Cavalier King Charles for almost 16 years. When he was a puppy he did those things a bit...but we trained he not to, as he got older. We miss him a lot!

[@TR-jc8pc]

Wow you were blessed to have him so long❤

[@debbielatta2782]

No way. These fur babies are perfect. 🥰

[@TrickStarz]

I think so too! ;)

[@Widdekuu91]

@@TrickStarz Factually speaking, they are the dogs with the most severe healthproblems. Usually the back of the head needs to be removed to let the brain have some room because the skull is too small for the brain and blocks the spine. The dog will constantly scratch their ears and that's a sign of headache. It can be severe enough for the dog to stop walking, cry out in pain, etc. I mean, sure, they are lovely, but if you want a dog that doesn't have aortic problems and experiences horrible headaches...get a healthier breed.

[@Sarai1996]

These dogs should be properly bred to reduce health risks. Otherwise,I agree this breed is perfect ! The most affectionate loyal ..and needy !! Fur babies 🥰

[@beverlyrussell8480]

@@Widdekuu91 I'm on multiple Cavi sites & no one has ever mentioned this procedure which I think is a crainectomy. Can you provide the link that says that Cavis are more likely to have this done. I'm curious.

[@leonajones4702]

Yes, they eat everything! But they are highly trainable and very food motivated.

[@dyingbreed5386]

Until do do things like my pup who will pretend to go out and use the bathroom just to get a treat. She does the crouch and everything but also gives me the "Im doing doing something wrong" look which gives her away. But absolutely trainable. She knows at least a dozen tricks (both verbally and hand gestures) and I was able to teach each one in less than 5 minutes. She also has only gone batthroom in the house once in 8 years, and that was the day we got her as a puppy.

[@chrisulrich1761]

We have a cavalier mix, and she is very cute, very smart, very loving, and very disobedient...all the points you mentioned, are describing her 😂❤

[@emilyb1438]

Soooo good to hear you talk about leaves! My Cavapoo definitely has that trait!

[@StudioKehl]

Thanks Rayan, Im playing Cavalier and your all videos really help me :) There is no video good as yours in internet. You are a boss 😁✌️

[@isabelsalas7124]

Could the scratching the door be separation anxiety? There's a video by Cesar Millan on how to properly train. Also, could the eating leaves and rock indicate that their food is lacking some essential nutrients they need? Might be worth checking with the vet.

[@pudgypidgey5424]

It's so funny you mention them loving leaves. Mine is obsessed with eating leaves, especially dried crunchy ones. We call them 'Georgie potato chips'

[@rny_dys]

I just got a cavalier King Charles puppy and every time he goes to our garden he eats all the crunchy leaves.

[@dragonvliss2426]

CRATE TRAINING! No dog should be left alone in the house except in a crate until the dog is thoroughly reliable. Begin by taking your new dog out every hour, then every two hours, then no more than every three hours if at all possible. If you are gone at work for a full day, get a yard or use a doggy day care. The dog should NEVER BE ALLOWED to pee indoors or chew furniture, ever. Once a dog has peed on a spot it is almost impossible to remove the smell completely, and it will encourage the dog to go there again . Put the crate next to your chair or bed, so the dog can hear, smell, and see you, and not feel isolated from you. Pick a spot outdoors and take the dog there every time you go out, until the dog is used to going there. This will help the dog become well housebroken.

[@deborahlindsay3670]

Loved the video!! The upside to your last point, that they’ll love everybody, is that when they escape they stop at the first person they encounter, especially if it’s a little kid!

[@JohannaJahn]

Your channel is so so high quality, i thought you had at least 1million subscribers! I’m really impressed!!

[@TrickStarz]

Ah thank you! We are working hard to provide good content for all of the animal lovers out there! ❤️

[@iceberrypink4350]

So true about eating random stuff! My cavalier interpreted "drop it" as down the hatch! They remember where everything is too, and will go right back to it on walks.

[@erikapeterson18]

I am surprised you didn't talk about the health of this breed. The health should be nr 1, when talking about the dark truth about cavaliers. This breed is susceptible to numerous inherited disorders - which either are unique to CKCSs or are more common in them than most other breeds. The health is very serious topic and should be considered when getting a cav puppy. People really need to choose an excellent breeder who health tests the parents (the breeders should even do MRIs to the parents). It is not enough if you don't get a puppy from a store and you find a breeder, you definitely have to find the right breeder very carefully. (also, under no condition should you ever get a puppy whatever breed from a pet store anyway - those puppies come from horrible puppy mills). So I am going to give you some examples of the severity of the cavalier health. For example, Chiari-like malformation (CM = the skull is too small for the brain, in short) and Syringomelia (SM) can cause severe pain and other neurological disorders. Researchers estimate that more than 95% of cavaliers have CM and over 50% may have SM. SM and CM usually causes sensitive neck area and a lot of scratching and can only be diagnosed with an MRI (which is very expensive) - so these diseases are often let undiagnosed or misdiagnosed (aka allergies). A lot of cav people have not heard about CM and SM. Heart mitral valve disease (MVD) is the leading cause of death of cavalier King Charles spaniels throughout the world. Cavs can also have PSOM aka glue ear which has been reported almost exclusively in cavaliers - it can cause moderate to severe pain in the head and neck area, itchy ears etc - and also hearing loss! They can also have luxating patella (20% of cavaliers can have this) My cavalier was quite young when he was diagnosed with CM and PSOM, he also has eye problems - eyelids roll inwards, the tear ducts are blocked and his eyes are so big that his eyelids don't close properly. Cavaliers can actually have many severe genetic diseases afflicting the eye. cavalierhealth.org/genetics.htm

[@debbielatta2782]

I think his videos are so sweet and light hearted and coming from an “honest” “real” place. I’m sure the viewers will look to experts and vets when actually purchasing any fur baby. Since these appear to be his first Cavi’s he hasn’t had the misfortune of experiencing any of these health issues but I’m sure if or when he does he will then share his experiences. But thanks for information about the breed. Def good to know.

[@jessicasikorsky8197]

Thank you for this information. Very helpful. We are looking for a fur baby to join our home and Cavi's are on the top of our list. We are still in the research stage, so this info was extremely helpful to us.

[@chickie8252]

Hi Erika, My dog lady has dry eye syndrome. I'm glad you talked about it. I've had her on medication. First I had her on drops and now she is on cyclosporine that is in the form of a gel but it's really hard to put in her eyes. I was wondering if you have any suggestions of any other medicines out there that I can ask the vet to look into. Some days her eyes are so red, I can't imagine how bad she must be feeling. She never shows it because she's always happy but that's not good enough for me. I don't want her to hurt. Any help would be great.

[@jilllawton8556]

@@chickie8252 could try an antihistamine tablet, my Rosie has one every other day.

[@cornfieldsurfboardwithbran7977]

This above is the “dark” truth. This video is just pups and dogs being dogs.

[@alkaiable]

I have a tri-colour Cav, 3 yrs old..he is absolutely adorable. he never destroyed anything in the house, We live in central Montreal, and I sometimes take him off his leash on less busy streets, he stays right next to me as we walk, he couldn't be bothered with other dogs. he doesn't really eat everything, although loves nibbling on grass.Being a city dog, traffic, sirens etc.. don't bother him a bit.

[@sagency]

So my Cavalier Bindi is 5 years old. Issue #1: She will eat anything, but not non-food items. She eats all matters of food! Blueberries. Celery. Lettuce. Apples. Cucumbers. Pomegranates. This dog, no matter that I feed her the best food money can buy (Stella & Chewy Freeze Dried Raw Patties) she is always begging and looking for food everywhere! Issue #2: She will stay in the yard. But I also take her everywhere with me, and we usually have 2-3 good walks per day. And lots of socializing. I can literally leave the gate open and she stays in the yard. Issue #3: She has not destroyed any furniture. I attribute that to the fact that she is with me all day, and she gets exercise and socialized on a daily basis. Issue #4: She's smart. I've actually trained her to walk with me off leash. She is worst at disobeying when there are treats involved. But she also pays keen attention when I have a treat to give her. Issue #5: She is so loving with others, but she doesn't make me jealous. I know I'm the only mom and she loves me best!

[@chrispapa2782]

My baby cavalier died yesterday 7 pm. He was only 7 years and 3 months old. He was smart. He wasn’t eating everything. He was choosy. He would get out but he would come back waiting at the front door for us to open it.

[@TrickStarz]

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss, I know you had many wonderful years with your sweet puppy!

[@joyrichards6127]

My little Shiloh eats everything and runs around when he gets out.But is not at all destructive .He gets excited for others but runs to me first.Such a little bundle of love that his whole body wags.

[@donnalembo4243]

So true they eat everything. Sticks, rocks, wood, mulch. Yup our furniture is chewed and they jump all over the couch. The chewing the furniture has gotten less as they are getting older.

[@chamalimg]

Love these 'dark' truths.. makes me want to get a Cavalier all the more!! 🥰🥰

[@pudendajohnson1932]

They will destroy your furniture. This is so true.

[@AllAboutElle]

I've had four Cavaliers and not one of them has ever done any of those things.

[@pudendajohnson1932]

My baby ruined my favorite chair, but he's worth it.

[@KissMyBiscuits]

If you spank a dog, he won’t know why. He’ll just wonder why you’re so stressed out. It won’t stop him from doing the bad behavior & may make it worse. If you catch them in the act of peeing/pooing inside or sniffing around, take them outside immediately. And watch them, learn their schedule. If they usually have to go potty 30 minutes after eating make sure you take them out then. Take them out when they wake up from a nap and after play too. If they go potty outside, praise praise praise to high heavens! Show your happiness and give treats! They will want to please you. PetSmart obedience class is a valuable resource too. My Cavvie has never destroyed furniture, doors, shoes or anything so each dog is different. Your boy will calm down as he ages. You have beautiful babies!

[@bethanyjohndrow767]

Everything on your list is what my Cavaliers do! They are so cute but they are so naughty! But I love my boys so much!

[@bethanyjohndrow767]

@Tessielyn Do Lucky you lol!

[@bethanyjohndrow767]

@Tessielyn Do I know not all are the same. Some of it is their individual personalities. My boys are polar opposites

[@trackkart]

Most helpful vlog ever, Ryan. I have a new pup Nessa and she eats everything inside and outside. Had to dig a penny out of her clenched jaws twice already. She is four months old. Maybe I will invest in the pet insurance after all. 🌻

[@danieladimitric2662]

Rule number one: NEVER tear anything away from the dog it shouldn‘t be eating, you‘re showing them, that it is way to excited for their humans so it must be something awesome, so it‘s gonna go for the stuff over and over again, so you train them the wrong thing. Ignore it and just go on with your walk, that way you don‘t give the stone or poop any „importance“ so the dog will no longer be interested.

[@b.j.surfdog3724]

Thank You for the "before I buy" reality check.

[@ilikerocksok5995]

The escaping part is so true I had to put a blanket over his playpen because he kept on climbing out and when he pulled the blanket off I had to get huge clips to keep the blanket on.

[@TrickStarz]

Lol that’s right! We call him the little escapee 😂

[@lim4275]

@@TrickStarz Or when you take them to their first day of kindergarten, and you’re fighting to not cry in front of them; then they see the other kids and just run away from you without so much as a backward glance. You’re happy that they’re happy, but there’s just the slightest twinge of sadness that your baby is growing up!

[@nellie23102010]

You said it! My cavvie Nellie does all those things except she is too lazy to try and escape from the backyard. It can be a suny day but if the grass is wet she immediately goes back up the outside stairs to our balcony and whines to go inside!🤣 She hates getting her 'precious' paws wet. I loved your last comment the most. Yes it breaks my heart when she runs enthusiastically across the park and gives total strangers all the tail wagging and love and affection! When I try to call her back she just ignores me!!!!! Cavvies think that every human they see is there for THEM to give lots of pats and attention. They are the most loving dogs ever. Yet it can be kind of embarrassing and insulting! 🤣🤣🤣💚

[@ElectroFunkNinja]

We are getting our black/tan (Dexter) and Ruby (Toby) this Sunday!!! Yay! This will be our 3rd pair of Cavs. Our previous pairs were never that destructive as you mention once they were adults. They'd scratch the door of the utility room sometimes if they were left at home on their own for longer than than they were used to, that's about it. Definitely the twigs thing though! But luckily only when on walks so not too bad in the back garden.

[@ElectroFunkNinja]

They are now 8 months old - uh-oh they've watched your videos! They have been digging the back garden, checking rocks, leaves, feathers! They are getting a bit better but still have to keep an eye on them.

[@GinaZalner]

The whole family competes for my Cavies attention and he will go where he wants to go when he wants. I do get kinda jealous because I brought him home and he seems to man's dog. I know he loves me because I'm the one who takes him hiking! And my Cavie knows so many commands except 'stay'

[@2000shadesofgray]

My little Cav eats the green mold off of the wooden gate in my yard. She is fond of rotten wood. She also hauls ass. She got away from me when I took her to the groomer. The corner of my chair is GONE and she scratches all her beds and pillows and throws them on the floor. They also do everything in their own time and stubbornly disobey. She licks everything and never stops. Tears up paper towels and runs with them if I catch her.

[@gabydersch1482]

Super cute. Love them. 🐶🐶 Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗

[@kalekersey6847]

Fun fact the reason that some dogs eat rocks and sticks and all is because they probably have a poor digest digestive system a lot of animals do that so the Roxanol will help break up all the food that’s what I’ve at least heard

[@gabrielahoyos3894]

Pizca escape when you open the door and other family member is out but never goes far

[@garygoldstein7815]

I just skimmed through the comments but no one asked what you meant by "spanked" when your precious dogs make potty mistakes inside the house. So how do you spank them? I am not criticizing your methods because it is obvious that you would never hurt them but I wondered all the same. Great videos!

[@LilyGrace1990]

My Cavalier never ate sticks or leaves, but she did disobey us. Especially "come." She would go weirdly deaf when we wanted her to come in. Have you considered an invisible fence? It delivers a little shock if they go over it, enough to dissuade them from leaving the yard. It worked perfectly on my dog; she figured out exactly where she could go and would stop short of the exact place in the yard she couldn't cross. It will beep to warn them they're too close so it usually only takes once before they figure it out. We got to a point where we rarely even put the shock collar on her when she went out and she still wouldn't go outside the bounds of the fence. They're smart!

[@olutosinogunkolade5519]

I agree 100%. I have one and I'm experiencing these issues.

[@areum132]

Could you please make a video about a day in quarantine with the pups? I'm going into college soon and I know I can't give my all into having a dog right now so I'm trying to keep myself from impulse buying by watching your videos

[@gorsneg]

Better think twice! There times. Cause Cavie are way cute, no doubt. But owning a dog- is an everyday, every hour JOB! You will be not able to go out so much, travel carelessly. You will have to walk the dog three time a day! Feedings, worri g constantly if doggie may be sick. It's may become tiresome!!! And this not just during quarantine time but many years ahead! Think again! Truly. I have a Cavi and will not give him up for anything, but sometimes those thought of- why, oh why did I get a dog))It's just like to have a two years old baby for 15 years))

[@areum132]

@@gorsneg Thank you for the advice! Yeah I am not gonna get one anytime soon. I'll settle myself first before getting one, it is my dream to have one in the future :)

[@gorsneg]

@@areum132 thats a right approach!

[@debbielatta2782]

@@gorsneg true it is a job but it’s kind of like training for the next step in life ..... children :-) if you can handle the dog..... you can handle the baby 😊

[@SunshineSuz]

Riggs knows I will take sticks away, so he hides them in his cheeks like a chipmunk.

[@JeanneJonard]

My cav is 11 and I’ve never experienced ANY of these things with him.

[@Singersvoiceify]

So true, my Oliver will run away given the chance. Every thing you mentioned is spot on.

[@gabriellebennett4677]

do you have to take him to the vet and have things surgically removed when Winston eats stuff he's not supposed to?

[@gigivi903]

One time, I came back from home my petit boi ate the fake leather on the wall! Like a huge whole! I was sooooo pissed! He never ate anything again 😂 he never leaves the house, BUT unleashed if he smells a friend, he runs for his life 😂

[@elsiereyes9510]

You are right on…. But our love is greater Than any of their mis_steps…thanks for articulating what we experience. Bless you

[@Tonnemieke]

Love you video's, cavaliers and you your love for them. Our last died 8 months ago 😢. We are 70 and 72 now, so not fair to take a new one. Because maybe he/she would end alone. But one thing is for sure,.. the love we had of our Blenheims was amazing and still ❤️ is in our hearts.

[@pennygrow4848]

Love Cav's !! Thanks Ryan!!

[@TrickStarz]

No thank you! 😄

[@mariegutscher1183]

My male and female Cavs - Andy and Daisy both ate lots of bizarre stuff as puppies but now that they are older only Daisy age 2 continues to eat weird stuff. We also have a very solid fence - he’s right about that. Furniture, true - they are “bed makers” and will scratch before curling up to sleep. Door frames - scratched - definitely. Defiant? They definitely can be. Andy’s (age 4) attitude can be “Oh, you want me to do that? What’s in it for me?” And a “good boy” isn't going to cut it at times but a training treat (low cal) will almost always work. Andy holds a grudge and gets hurt feelings quicker than Daisy. Daisy is more independent and stand off-ish as the females of this breed can be. Andy is more demanding of attention, has separation anxiety and pouts. Daisy doesn’t like to be separated from us but shakes it off and gets over it. Blah blah blah. Sorry I got carried away there.

[@Purify123]

Mine always ate grass & pine cones. He also ate a small gourd that I had sitting as Fall decor. It was a hard gourd.

[@huaxzhang]

Scratching furniture, door and wall is troubling. Any good way to mitigate other than putting the dog in crate?

[@sylvestercoffee7212]

I noticed that he does seem to be a hunter.We had tons of squirrels around and yup he bolted for them.

[@blythe68]

You are 💯 Mine Ate Holland blinds and curtains every time i went out. And escaped all the time. He eventually was hit by a car and had to be put down. Please take care. 😓😢😢😢😢

[@viviangarcia2631]

Yep, u’re right on with the jealousy thing. MyJude knows exactly how to make me jealous. “Okay, now I’m going to ignore you and walk over to this perfect stranger who will fall totally in love with me when I just look at him with my winning smile and big love-me eyes.” Uh huh.

[@gorsneg]

Same here))) so true)

[@brianbennett5887]

Great video, we have one as well , all true .

[@Neufi99]

My old Cavaliere just eat his food and nothing else. We do lot of Dog Sports and long walks. So he never eat stones or destroy doors. My new Cavalier will lern this also.

[@miric6224]

Yes, my cavapoo does all that. She’s quick getting out, an escape artist, then forgets her name when called back.she eats veggies. -laystug o war, like her life depended on it, stromg grip. Finally, watchines tv and barks at animals. Love her to pieces.

[@ness3148]

Omg mine eats everything off the ground, and she has IBD it’s a nightmare 😂

[@samanthab5006]

I agree with all except the scratches on the door but that's only because we spent a lot of time training them on not jumping at the door. They only do it now if new people are at the door or someone rings the doorbell not when we come and go.

[@cavalierguy6754]

I have had two Cavies and if find your statements unfair because I Never experienced these behaviors from either! They do live to eat, food!! They Never chewed or destroyed anything! There Never was a Problem keeping them in the Back yard! Infact, they Never got Out or Tried! I used No Correction on them because neither required any what so ever! That is what so beautiful about them! I had Male and Female!

[@adityabhardwaj2237]

I have a small parrot at home a conure , is they're prey drive high can I get one without mortally threatening my birds

[@gorsneg]

It's so true!))) My Johnny B Goud gives me the same look)- like why you ask me to do the same things? I already did them so many times))

[@sylvestercoffee7212]

Oh yes.We have a Ruby Cavalier named Winston and he tries to eat everything and once he gets something in his mouth you cannot get it out!!! I'm very careful not to let him off the leash because I'm terrified of him getting lost.

[@realblack4129]

So lit 🔥 can’t believe I just met him 🤯

[@GabrielBadwolf]

I can sweep the back patio completely clear of stones and mine will still manage to find one

[@cathiematthews1359]

I am on my second cavalier, and I am starting to wonder if I actually have a cavalier, as I haven’t encountered any of these things. 🤷🏻‍♀

[@wbl5649]

thanks for talking me out of one

[@catherinekates5707]

They really must all be the same. I have my second cavalier puppy now. She started with leaves and sticks, now she's onto the rocks. Doing exactly what her mother did. And everything has to come inside. Can't tell you how much fabric her mum ate. It's good to know what's coming up and not to freak out about stuff too much. The escaping thing does my head in though. Wow, just wow.

[@swechab]

Same thing for mine ! Maybe it's in their DNA

[@trishfowlie3145]

Not our girl! She had to sniff every offered treat and if it met her exacting standard, she’d gently take it in a ladylike fashion. My husband would get caught out giving treats (with human’s permission) to other breeds in the agility group; he didn’t expect his hand taken with treat by Labradors or Retrievers.

[@tutaart]

cutest video ever

[@lisanortham9989]

Everything you’re saying is true. Everything!!!!! Where were you before I bought Grace and Mercy. Would never be without one though

[@suemorris6246]

Mine as 1/4 beagle in her. She does all those things except wanting to escape.

[@lauradalenberg3755]

I agree with most points, getting mad doesn’t work, i think they only respond to kisses and baby talk. Luckily when I go out mine sleeps. I have a baby monitor for that. Lots of exercise helps.

[@321okaygo8]

Spanked!? Lord, never do that.

[@TR-jc8pc]

Agree

[@MyLondon4Life]

Luna eats rocks. It’s so frustrating

[@millerde01]

Well, I’m not sure which planet you all got your Cav’s from because I have had 3 and none of them eat rocks/sticks, destroy my furniture, escape my back yard or scratch holes in my doors. I do have to watch them so they don’t eat poo. But that may be because the 2 I have now have had puppies in the past and they do clean up after their puppies . Is there something missing from their diets? They generally love to please. Since they are such people dogs, maybe they have separation anxiety when you leave. I have one that I can let have them run if the house. The other one I can’t trust completely so she has a nice soft bed in a kennel that she stays in . They usually are both in since they like to be together. The kennel is big enough for them both and they can move around in it . They love to cuddle and sit on my lap and I love that too. But there are times when I have to set boundaries

[@SheXyShellyMarie]

Crate training is the most important tool. Who spanks an animal? That’s not cool at all. 😢

[@snowysnowyriver]

If your dog is eating inedible objects it is because it has an a nutritional deficiency (called pica), a behavioural problem which started in inappropriate reinforcement in puppyhood or because of anxiety. It is not a natural behaviour and can be trained out if it behavioural. CKCSs can become so attached to their humans that they suffer separation anxiety and this can in manifest in eating inappropriate objects. This is not a breed characteristic, it is there because something is wrong with the dog's diet, surroundings and - or human interaction.

[@JeffreySutton]

I home cooked balanced food for our King Charles and it helped quite a bit with him picking up random stuff.

[@thesugarpuppie]

A trick for when they run off, if they like pets sit down and they'll come. If they like walks, use the leash. Ours would see that and come running. Everything you said is on point.

[@erikapeterson18]

My cav really isn't similar to yours. He only loves me and he doesn't care about other people. He isn't an escapist and we often go to the beach or the forest where he can run off-leash :) He always stays near me or sometimes even next to me, heeling. He doesn't eat crap outside. And I'm sure a lot of puppies (whatever the breed) go through the period when they scratch the doors and walls when they learn to be alone. But if you teach your dog to be alone, they stop doing this.

[@2000shadesofgray]

Compared to your dog mine is the one from Hell. How do I love her? Let me count the ways.

[@gorsneg]

Mine is too not very dog oriented) prefer to stay with me and beg me to throw a ball, so many times))

[@kensek2903]

Hi I just want to know, when they are gonna be with strangers are they just gonna abondent you for them 😢😂? Also great video 💙

[@TrickStarz]

Lol they will still love you, I imagine it feels like seeing your kid go on a date for the first time! 😭

[@kensek2903]

@@TrickStarz 😂😂 yeah even if I’m 14

[@DLJ2890]

they also shed hair like crazy.

[@chatelaine7325]

I have had 6. No leaf or stick eaters

[@valondia]

I might have the only cavalier in the world who hates food 😅😅😅

[@dogie1070]

Only puppies eat everything on the ground on a walk - so put one of those CUTE muzzles that are shaped like yellow duck beaks. These are house dogs with supervised forays into the outdoors. They do age perfectly and so polite. But as “teenager” phase, they decide to obey commands or not. Just use treats and they’ll forget themselves. They will show love for about 2 minutes then they come back to you. You are Home to your Cavalier.

[@bridgettelee2798]

Yes! Yes! And yes! My 4 mth old Blenheim cav Evie eats so many leaves, twigs, moss, rocks, possum pop, bits of wooden planks and often tries to bring them into the house. Our fences are very secure but she has found 2 spots so far to try to dig through to the other side. And she has destroyed one of our couches - old one thank goodness. I never realised how destructive they could be. But then she looks at me with those eyes 😍.

[@2000shadesofgray]

Exactly. Now she wants me to lift her where she wants to go. I already feed her by hand and cook just for her. I'm nuts!

[@jilllawton8556]

@@2000shadesofgray you need another. She will wolf her food down if she thinks there is competition. And if she eats it really fast she might just get her nose in the new puppy’s bowl. 🤣such lovely doggies, mine just adore each other, only one bed. And they soon grow out of chewing the furniture.

[@itstony5734]

How old is your pup

[@PeeedaPan]

My cav eats so much random stuff, i always have to watch him closely

[@dominiquebaynes3383]

regadless they r the best dogs :)

[@einezcrespo2107]

Sounds like you've spoiled your dogs. Then again I can understand why. They're so cute.

[@th3macaroni]

My cavie, Buddy, is really bad at just rolling over and showing his belly when he is in trouble and I tell him to come.... so i end up having to pick the guy up... Lol! I would add that they are VERY vocal, and VERY dramatic. He’s honestly hilarious though. Makes it so hard to discipline him!!! 😂

[@LexiAch]

My girl ate one of my air pods last week☹️

[@neniaemm6127]

The eating thing is very 'spaniel' in general. I have a cocker spaniel who, in the first year she was with us, decided that she was a snow shovel and ate so much she gave herself the beginnings of hypothermia. Likewise, I had a springer spaniel who managed to break into the garbage and eat an old lightbulb - which miraculously stayed intact until the vet removed it - a very fat sparrow chick that had fallen out of its nest, whole, no chewing, and enough rocks to fill a large rock garden. In addition to that she would eat anything that wasn't the same colour as the floor, which is not fun when you're in the park and someone has littered.

[@dorotheesebagh]

Lol You made me laugh out loud It felt like you were talking about my ckc He drives me crazy but I love him He is so funny and smart Je tiens our life upside down Lol

[@gorsneg]

It's all so true)) my Johnny b goud gives me a mean look when asked to do a trick- it's like "how many times I have to repeat this? I already know those tricks so very well, I bored to repeat)) and about jealousy- so right!) I am glad people love him, but kinda jealous he shows more attention to someone then me))

[@gabriellablumberg6559]

I thought it was really unique that you said they move stones and eat rock because I have a few and the have never done that. LOL

[@brendamoore1726]

Omg you just described my Henry!!! He eats everything outside. Mulch, sticks , hunks of wood he finds, and this morning he brought in a piece of roof shingle !!! He even ate my daughter in laws rose bush! He hasn’t dug his way out YET!!! But he’s bound to soon. :( On the upside he hasn’t started eating dirt or poop!!! Yay!!! He also seems to be starving all the time, even after just eating. I swear he’d eat until he popped if I let him. I laughed when you said he showed love to others causing jealous feelings. I know exactly what you mean. Lol I can’t believe I feel jealous when he does that. Lol. But in the end I wouldn’t ever want to be without him. He wakes me ever morning with doggy kisses and hugs. Doesn’t get any better than that....but wait I think that’s so I will get up and let him out to go stick hunting! Lol 😂

[@TrickStarz]

Lol Henry sounds like quite a handfull but so very worth it! Just like my boy Winston

[@CIF-pm7tk]

i don't have all answers, but when we take her out, we play ball with her, she wants to fetch n play, that keeps her mind off the twigs and leaves. we had a beep collar, so when she would pick up anything that we disapproved of , we would beep and say, LEAVE IT! and we never leave her home alone , unless she is in her crate. and its never longer than a few hours.

[@oliviaadkins5736]

The funny thing about the hunting this is that they actually were not breed to hunt. They were breed to be lap dogs and companions. So in theory they shouldn't be thinking bout that.

[@trishfowlie3145]

My girl seemed to know she was the sort of spaniel who only gives birds, small mammals a scare (flushing them out) not the bigger sort who actually chases or retrieves game. Jack Russells, in particular, persist when the squirrel is up the tree mocking them (great fun for squirrels).And she hated rain. She loved chasing bubbles - cleaner than fetching mucky balls, which she thought beneath her. However she did, aged 18m, roll in fox poo at a Companion Cavalier Club weekend, just before the showing activity. We didn’t win any prizes there!