The English Springer Spaniel breed is a very well known and well-liked breed of dog. The English Springer Spaniel is a people oriented dog; they want to be with their family at all times. Training a Springer puppy can take some work, but having a well-trained companion is worth it.
Some Important Steps
When training a English Springer Spaniel puppy, keep in mind that this is still a baby. They will have accidents and they will chew things up. It is up to the owners to teach the puppy expected types of behavior.
Training a Springer puppy should involve the process of house training the puppy. This step can involve training the puppy with a crate. As puppies want to be with their families, they may become insecure when you’re not home. An insecure English Springer Spaniel is just looking to chew things up to express its unhappiness. A crate not only confines the dog, but gives them a sense of security. The crate is in essence the dogs own “room”, a safe place.
When in the crate, the English Springer Spaniel will be unlikely to have accidents. Dogs do not like to mess up the place where they sleep. By taking the puppy out before and after they are in the crate, you create a pattern the dog will quickly adjust too. When not in the crate, paying attention to your Springer puppy can help in the house training process. If the puppy appears ready to go, take them outside immediately. Praise the puppy constantly for good potty behavior. Being consistent with potty training will help when training a English Springer Spaniel puppy.
Training a English Springer Spaniel puppy will also involve teaching them to not jump up. It may be cute when they are little, but no one wants an adult dog jumping on them. When the puppy jumps up on you, gently put them back on the floor and say firmly, “No”. This process may need to be repeated many times, as a English Springer Spaniel is full of energy and so happy to see their family members.
Make sure when training a puppy that they learn to socialize properly. Expose them to people, children and other dogs. A socialized, well-trained dog will be healthy and happy.
Training a English Springer Spaniel puppy to be a well adjusted and nicely behaved dog will make both of your lives easier. The dog wants to please you, make sure they understand what behaviors are acceptable and what aren’t.