Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Affectionate and gentle, the Cavalier was developed as a companion spaniel and tends to follow its people from room to room.
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- Bred for
- Companionship
- Typical energy
- Moderate
- Size
- Small
Where to start
Usually motivated by praise, closeness and food. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Practice short, relaxed sessions of settling on a mat while you step out of sight, and reward calm.
Next
Use plenty of praise: Cavaliers are usually keen to please.
Daily habit
Practice recall around birds and other moving things, since spaniels love to chase.
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