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MWM,
I applaud you for wanting to do better with your furkids in the house. That said - I would encourage you to get an entire picture of dog training. First, and foremost I am and never would discourage any training at all for a dog, but what I would encourage is for you to get an entire picture from beginning to end instead of starting in the middle with some intense training tools.
Caesar and the British woman are both masters in training. It's enjoyable to watch them both on television, but as masters of training what you don't see in 30 minute segments on tv is them training the humans for more than a day off camera. lol. The dog will usually "get it" with a qualified trainer in under 30 minutes. The human - lots more training. lol
A lot of things go into training a dog. First - time, practice, daily routines. Training WITH a trainer would be my first recommendation. Like at a dog training class. Petsmart usually has classes or call around or check places like kennel clubs or ASPCAs & vets for low-cost training classes.
Another thing to consider is with Cocker Spaniels they are a hunting dog. It's in their blood to hunt, run, chase - GO GO GO is in their DNA. What does he get to chase down or hunt on a daily basis? What kind of wear him out exercise is he getting? Chasing a ball? Running? Walking? How about a dog treadmill? I think if he had some kind of running/wearing out activity he would be a lot easier to handle on a daily basis. Training a cocker is easy - they are brilliant dogs. Extremely intelligent. He needs a challenge.
I would also check into a nylon choker. Starting out in obedience - both of you might find it a little easier and forgiving while learning the paces. And as always remember that your mind has to be in a very mellow and calm place and think Zen Puppy. lol. Be one with the leash.
I applaud you for wanting to do better with your furkids in the house. That said - I would encourage you to get an entire picture of dog training. First, and foremost I am and never would discourage any training at all for a dog, but what I would encourage is for you to get an entire picture from beginning to end instead of starting in the middle with some intense training tools.
Caesar and the British woman are both masters in training. It's enjoyable to watch them both on television, but as masters of training what you don't see in 30 minute segments on tv is them training the humans for more than a day off camera. lol. The dog will usually "get it" with a qualified trainer in under 30 minutes. The human - lots more training. lol
A lot of things go into training a dog. First - time, practice, daily routines. Training WITH a trainer would be my first recommendation. Like at a dog training class. Petsmart usually has classes or call around or check places like kennel clubs or ASPCAs & vets for low-cost training classes.
Another thing to consider is with Cocker Spaniels they are a hunting dog. It's in their blood to hunt, run, chase - GO GO GO is in their DNA. What does he get to chase down or hunt on a daily basis? What kind of wear him out exercise is he getting? Chasing a ball? Running? Walking? How about a dog treadmill? I think if he had some kind of running/wearing out activity he would be a lot easier to handle on a daily basis. Training a cocker is easy - they are brilliant dogs. Extremely intelligent. He needs a challenge.
I would also check into a nylon choker. Starting out in obedience - both of you might find it a little easier and forgiving while learning the paces. And as always remember that your mind has to be in a very mellow and calm place and think Zen Puppy. lol. Be one with the leash.