A well-groomed cocker spaniel is always a sight to behold. However, good grooming does not come easily. The good thing is that, if you already own a cocker spaniel, you have set your heart on keeping them as happy as possible.… Continue reading
How Much Should a Cocker Spaniel Weigh?
When you think about the ideal weight of your cocker spaniel, don’t make the mistake of comparing it to other dogs. Each dog is unique and your dog’s ideal weight could be over or under another dog’s ideal weight. Consider the breed (American or English), size, age, sex, health status and lifestyle of your dog to calculate their ideal weight.… Continue reading
Are Slugs Bad for Dogs? Everything you need to know about lungworm
See that slimy slug crawling in your garden or swimming in a puddle outside of your home? Please keep your dog away from it because it could easily cause a series of health problems for your dog. Slugs and snails may be harmless to the eye, but they harbour harmful parasites.… Continue reading
Are English Bulldogs Born with Tails or Docked?
Did you know that cosmetic docking of dog’s tails is illegal in the US and the UK? No? Now you know. Most English bulldogs are born with small tails, short and wavy, whilst others are born with longer ones. However, most people have a common assumption that English bulldog’s tails are docked for cosmetic purposes.… Continue reading
3 Ways To Stop A Dog Barking in The Garden
Dogs are wonderful animals to be around, especially because they love you unconditionally. But what if your favourite pet can’t seem to find peace whenever they are in your garden? Do they keep on barking at anything and everything that crosses their path or sometimes even their own imagination?… Continue reading
Why Does My Dog Keep Shaking Its Head?
Your dog shaking their head is a common sight because dogs don’t have hands or fingers to scratch the irritation away. Usually, when your dog shakes their head once or twice, it is to deal with an itch, remove any foreign objects that may be lurking in its ears or quite simply, to show excitement.… Continue reading
How To Train Your Cocker Spaniel Not To Jump Up
While your cocker spaniel is the best thing that could have happened to you, they are social creatures and can sometimes become overly social. It’s okay when your cocker spaniel jumps in excitement to tell you just how much they missed you.… Continue reading
How To Stop A Cocker Spaniel From Pulling on their Lead – Techniques to teach them to heel
Do you dread taking your cocker spaniel out for their daily walks because they constantly keep jerking you as they try to pull on their lead? Well, you will be pleased to hear that yours is not a unique struggle. While cocker spaniels are on the list of the most adorable dogs to pet, their energy can sometimes push you over the edge.… Continue reading
How To Stop Your Cocker Spaniel From Barking – Training techniques and more
All dogs bark and there is nothing you can do about it. The usual one-time excitement or alert bark is okay, but the incessant barking of your cocker spaniel can be irritating to you and the neighbours. If your cocker spaniel has this bad habit, it is most definitely time you put a stop to it.… Continue reading
How To Stop A Cocker Spaniel from Licking
A cocker spaniel is one of the most loving dogs, especially if you treat them right. One if the ways they have of showing you how much they love you is by licking your face, or whatever other body part they can reach.… Continue reading