Why is my cocker spaniel puppy so aggressive?

Why is my cocker spaniel puppy so aggressive?

If your Cocker Spaniel is showing signs of aggressive dog behaviour, it’s probably going to be another form of aggression, such as dominance aggression, resource guarding, (guarding toys or food) and territorial related behaviours. Or it could simply be down to general bad behaviour.

Why does my cocker spaniel puppy bite me?

Play biting and mouthing are perfectly normal behaviours for young puppies, it’s a natural part of their development, especially if they’re at the teething stage. It’s how they play and explore their new world, but they do need to learn to be gentle and develop a ‘soft mouth’.

How do you calm a cocker spaniel puppy?

Games such as fetch with a ball or frisbee are great choices for calming down a spaniel, he loves the thrill of the chasing things and these are ideal ways to tire him out. Involve your Cocker spaniel in your day to day jobs if you can. Cockers love to be with their owners and my Cockers enjoy helping me with jobs.

What is Cocker Spaniel Rage Syndrome?

Rage syndrome is also often referred to as sudden onset aggression or Springer rage. As you may guess from the name, the syndrome is often associated with Springer Spaniels, and involves a dog displaying an unprovoked fit-like moment of rage and aggression. This poorly understood disease is genetic in nature.

How do cocker spaniels show affection?

The most common signs that your Cocker Spaniel loves you are that it puts itself in vulnerable positions around you, it licks you a lot, it gets excited when you come home, it leans on you or if it often makes eye contact with you.

Do cocker spaniel puppies bite a lot?

Cocker spaniels can be mouthy dogs, who are sometimes prone to nipping or biting, especially when stressed. In an ideal world, prevention is better than cure and by teaching a puppy to have a soft mouth future problems can be avoided.

How do you discipline a cocker spaniel puppy?

Spaniels will naturally want to be close to you, especially while young, so capitalise on that to help train recall for when they get a bit braver. Use a variety of delicious treats and whistle train your pup to come back on command. Start by blowing the whistle at home while they’re in front of you and treating them.

Why does my cocker spaniel cry?

Cocker Spaniels can howl for many reasons. They will howl as a form of communication. It has been proven that a Cocker Spaniel, like most dogs, will opt to howl rather than bark because the noise of a howl can travel much further than a bark. The most common reason for a Cocker to howl is down to separation anxiety.