calisme82 8 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Ok so kids want a cocker spaniel I won't buy a show type but will working type be hyped up or will it be like long dogs just plenty exercise and training?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,237 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 All dogs need mental and physical stimulation, work can be simulated through decent use of dummy,s and toys, just don’t by one and expect it to be happy with a shit in the park twice a day, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calisme82 8 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks Greyman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 A cocker will be nothing like a long dog, a long dog will be happy with a hour a day exercise but a cocker will still be getting warmed up lol weigh up what you can offer the dog more than what it can offer you 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netmaker 904 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have a lab she is first and for most a pet but she is worked also on a regular bases as said don't think a walk in the park twice a day will do 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,846 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 go to the dog pound,find a puppy/young dog and give it a chance....unless you want to be shouting like that silly cnut 'Benson!!!'Benson!!! everywhere you go 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: go to the dog pound,find a puppy/young dog and give it a chance....unless you want to be shouting like that silly cnut 'Benson!!!'Benson!!! everywhere you go Fenton* lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,846 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, Stoney100 said: Fenton* lol you know what I mean 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 A long dog tends to just sleep most the time between blasts out on walks. A cocker around the house will be your shadow, it’s frankly annoying. But if you have a strict home life with it then an hour exercise a day is fine imo. Just because they can work all day doesn’t mean they need it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MH1 1,804 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 I find a session with the flirt pole/tug is good for sorting mine out if he still needs to burn energy off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 6,831 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Cockers can make great pets if they get a decent walk twice a day with a bit of training and a few dummies chucked about for them.A lot of cockers ive seen in working homes spend days at a time banged up in kennels and only go out on working days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,133 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, downsouth said: Cockers can make great pets if they get a decent walk twice a day with a bit of training and a few dummies chucked about for them.A lot of cockers ive seen in working homes spend days at a time banged up in kennels and only go out on working days. Edited July 17, 2019 by shaaark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shovel leaner 7,648 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 I’ve had working bred cockers and springers in the past and to be honest they do your nut in around the house . I always kept mine in the house / kitchen as pups to socialise them and house train them ( they stay clean in the kennels then ) . But I like a dog that is more relaxed when it’s in the house . Cockers , at least the ones I’ve owned want to be in your pocket , by that I mean they are constantly following you around , and when you look at them they are there “staring at you “ . It’s like having a really needy bird , great for a bit ..... then you want to dump them !!! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,237 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Good analogy that mate, the needy bird bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,851 Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 It's not just a case of working or show. You can also look at the different working lines. Some are more steady while others are on whizz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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