English Springer Spaniel
Eager, energetic and affectionate, the English Springer Spaniel was developed to flush game birds from cover. It has tireless energy and a big heart.
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- Bred for
- Flushing and retrieving game birds
- Typical energy
- Very high
- Size
- Medium
Where to start
Usually motivated by play, food and having a job. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Give a job: fetch, scent games and retrieving use what they were bred to do.
Next
Teach loose-leash walking and recall early, since springers are enthusiastic and fast.
Daily habit
Practice settling on a mat after exercise, so they learn to wind down.
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