American Cocker Spaniel

my lovely fluffy dog i love him so much

The cocker spaniel's that I have walked are extremely loving and are not timid by strangers at all. They love to lie dye when getting pet, and really enjoy the affection from anyone. They are extremely friendly with other dogs and have a very slow pace to their walk but love to be out and about on walks.

Super energetic, very curious and sometimes stubborn

I’ve walked and known several and they are very smart obedient dogs who are friendly and playful.

Cocker Spaniels are great dogs! They've got attitude! They're dogs that get very attached to one person in the household. Generally eager to learn, and can be taught many great tricks. They're tons of fun to play fetch with!

He was very energetic and eager to explore. No behavior problems.

I can’t say I’ve ever had a bad experience with a cocker spaniel. They are super sweethearts and love love. They are big balls of furball sweetness. A couple on the leash have been aggressive or snapped at other dogs. Ruby was one of my favorites. She was five when I walked her and now she’s 7 and still adorable. This is a beautiful breed of a dog. They adore their owners and pretty much become their shadow around the house. When I did a dog sitting for Ruby, anywhere I went she went. They will stick to you like glue. Their big floppy ears with their curly que hairs are quite cute and this breed knows they are a good looking dog.

The Cocker Spaniel that I walked was an older dog but was still crazy and full of energy! He was running for an entire hour and very excited about everything.

Cooper is super friendly and loves to run after his ball. His owner is fine with the walk being cut short so you can go inside and throw his ball for him.

I use to own Cocker Spaniels and they are the most sensitive dogs I’ve met. They’re usually about medium sized but CAN be larger or smaller. They need a lot of grooming because their ears and feet get very curly and the things they walk on can stick to their paws. They are the most loving and tend to cling to one person and love them for the rest of their lives. Very friendly dogs of course, everyone loves Cocker Spaniels!

Lucy make us laugh, she’s a bundle of happiness💕

Cocker Spaniels are very sweet dogs. They typically go up to any person, new or old. Sometimes they have trouble controlling their blatter when they get excited to see you. Typically not big barkers.

Dude is so friendly! He is very excited to see me and he loves to play! He is very cuddly. He does bark pretty loudly when he gets excited. He is so laid back. He gets along well with other dogs and he loves kids. He is very good on our walks. He does not pull and listens pretty well. He loves to chase squirrels. They see him coming and run up the trees!

Very sweet dog. Somewhat aloof and very independent. Seemed to like the outdoors to an extent, but was happy to be home and get back inside afterwards. Very easy to walk and get along with!

The only cocker spaniel I have walked is very old. She is a typical old lady, doesn’t need long walks anymore, but likes to be outside for a short walk and then go back to sleep.

The Cocker Spaniel I walked was extremely well-behaved, so much so that she was a service dog fit with a sweet service dog vest. She was absolutely personable and mellow, although she walked at a fairly slow pace. She was very happy and easy going.

The Spaniel I walked was incredibly friendly and smart. She was really eager to walk and explore and constantly would look up for a reassuring glance that I was still there with her.

Toby was an absolute sweetheart. I got to spend an hour with him and got attached to his gentle and friendly personality! He was very timid our in public and was afraid of large crowds or loud noises, so much, that he often asked you be carried. In his home he wasn’t incredibly playful and friendly!

He was very relaxed! He juat wanted to sniff around and walk pretty slowly. He seemed relatively low energy, he was curled up for a nap when I walked in. He was very easy going.

The American cocker spaniel I walked was a very affectionate and quiet dog. I’ve walked him three times and he never barked once, not even at birds or other dogs. He was a bit put off by his more energetic French bulldog friend, but he was never aggressive or ill-tempered. Mostly the spaniel was just walk away if the Frenchie got a little too excited. I would say this breed is an ideal dog for walkers because of how well they listen, how sweet they are, and how small they are. Smaller dogs typically mean less pulling which means less strain on the walker. I know temperament varies with each individual dog and style of care from the pet parent, but the cocker spaniel I walked was a great dog!

The Cocker Spaniel that I took for a walk was on the older-side. He was seven, and his hair kept getting caught underneath his paws, so I am sure he could have used some grooming. Despite the rain we experienced, he was a friendly dog and we had a great time moving slowly through the neighborhood. Although Cocker Spaniels aren’t highly energetic dogs, they do love to be outside which was nice. You could tell he wanted to stay outside even though the weather wasn’t ideal. He listened well and seemed to understand various commands like sit and stay before we crossed streets. When we came anywhere near other dogs he became a bit hesitant to move much, and a highly submissive attitude seemed to take over. He did not have any other dogs at home, so he may just not have been socialized very well. All-in-all it was a good experience and I’d recommend the breed if you’re looking for a dog that doesn’t require a ton of jogging/running/energy-exertion.

The Spaniel I walked was very excitable. When I arrived at the house, he jumped on me so much it was difficult to get his leash on. We finally got walking, and he sniffed at everything. The neighborhood we were in had many dogs out walking, and he barked at all of them. I walked another pair of Spaniels, which were older and less excitable. However, they did chase after a squirrel, almost pulling me over. All three of the Spaniels were well mannered though, and were fairly easy to manage and redirect.

Sadie is an old dog. When I enter her house she simply gazes at me skeptically. It takes more than a moment to get her hyped enough to get off of her bed. Once I get her out of the house and rolling down the street, however, her age is far less noticeable. She still pulls like the best of them. She's very interested in smelling everything and will occasionally be so captivated that compelling her to move is met with astonishing resistance. I usually indulge her nature a bit, keeping a close eye on any potential food scraps, but since she is an older gal, it seems only right to let her enjoy the things she loves. By the end of our half hour she's usually more than ready to be home and pulls a bit to head back inside. Once inside she insists on receiving a treat and being assisted back up onto her bed. She's a sweet girl, insistent, bright eyed, and a very relaxing walking companion.

Sadie is an old dog. When I enter her house she simply gazes at me skeptically. It takes more than a moment to get her hyped enough to get off of her bed. Once I get her out of the house and rolling down the street, however, her age is far less noticeable. She still pulls like the best of them. She's very interested in smelling everything and will occasionally be so captivated that compelling her to move is met with astonishing resistance. I usually indulge her nature a bit, keeping a close eye on any potential food scraps, but since she is an older gal, it seems only right to let her enjoy the things she loves. By the end of our half hour she's usually more than ready to be home and pulls a bit to head back inside. Once inside she insists on receiving a treat and being assisted back up onto her bed. She's a sweet girl, insistent, bright eyed, and a very relaxing walking companion.

I have worked in canine behavioral evaluations and as an adoptions councilor matching prospective family with shelter dogs to create forever homes. Each breed has their own innate natural instincts, which are brought out through environment, interactions and experience. Professionally, I currently walk an American Cocker Spaniel twice a week, and have evaluated the temperaments of numerous cockers as an adoptions councilor. Personally, I have lived with a cocker, and have had family members with them. Cocker Spaniels are bursting with emotion! They can be incredibly friendly, energetic, outgoing and eager to please. They are prone to fear, and can become nervous if grabbed at, or surprised. They air on the side of caution, and are not afraid to nip at you if they perceive a threat. While there is never a need to scream or shout at a dog, cockers are especially sensitive to anger and frustration. Never shout at a cocker spaniel, or swiftly snatch at them. They are intuitive and know when they have disappointed you, so make behavior corrections soft and brief. A simple "No, leave it.", followed by showing them the desired behavior is enough to help them make good choices. Harsh correction for Cocker Spaniels can lead to resentment, fear, and secretive behavior. For example, if you shout at the Cocker for peeing on the carpet and offer no positive enforcement, they may assume you dislike seeing the behavior, leading them to pee behind couches, or when you leave the room. When I walk a Cocker Spaniel, I am sure to announce my presence at the door, and allow the cocker to come toward me. I will sit down on the floor, and use a soft, affectionate voice, while avoiding eye contact. This allows the cocker to approach on his own terms. If the cocker is nervous about touch, I will loop the leash over his head in a slip lead. This allows the cocker to feel "caught", and they most often relax, knowing that I have taken control of the situation. I will then pet the cocker on the head, working my hand towards the collar to clip the leash as the cocker becomes comfortable. Then, once clipped, I remove the slip lead. Usually once we head outside, the cocker catches a scent, and forgets all about their nervousness! Cockers love to track and scent, so I allow the dog to choose our path (when reasonable), and look for areas with lots of bushes, where they may find birds, bunnies, and other fun smells! Usually, the breed of dog dictates what type of walk they need. Cockers naturally love to track. So while running 3 miles may tire the average pup, you may find it does nothing to satisfy a cockers exploring nature. Walks that allow the cocker to follow his natural need to scent out and "hunt down" scent sources, maintain a scent trail, and discover a source will do more for his temperament and benefit his behavior at home more than a long run could ever do! I teach all my dogs commands such as WAIT (when we need to stop for a moment) , LISTEN (for when I need their attention), SIDEWALK (for when I need them back on the sidewalk) and CROSS (for when crossing all intersections, they know to walk a straight line across). Teaching these commands strengthens our bond, and helps the cocker relax, because he always knows what is expected of him! In addition to commands, I talk to the dog when walking, engaging him in listening to human speech, and shower him with praise for everything he does "right". Time spent with a cocker should be filled with positive reinforcement and reassurance, as they are prone to stress over almost nothing. It is also important when returning home to check the dogs paws for thorns trapped within their thick fur, and to wipe down their face and neck. Scenting dogs can produce lots of drool, and folds in their fur can become infected and painful if not cleaned and dried. Cockers need daily grooming to stay clean and healthy! I love Cocker Spaniels, it is just wonderful to work with a dog that is so full of energy and emotion, and to show them how fun the world can be!

So my spaniel Daisy has a lot of health issues (bladder incontinence, cherry eye, spine issues, separation anxiety, grain/wheat allergies etc) but I wouldn't trade her for the WORLD. She adores anyone who comes over the house, and on days she can't walk, she is happy just to be pet while resting. Her fur was forced to be shaved due to chronic seborrhea and inflammation and the grooming is still very frequent as we bond over it. I could never imagine having anything but a spaniel and she is the light of my world!

He is very sweet and loves to be involved with family activities

We adopted her 3 weeks ago. She’s a fun loving pup who loves being outdoors. She lays in the sun and sniffs everything. She’s a joy to our family

He is sweet and love to be accompanied all the time.