The other names of American Cocker Spaniel are Cockers and Cocker Spaniel.

Appearance

American Cocker Spaniel has expressive and dark eyes which reflect that they have loving active and happy nature. They have a silky coat that is fully covered with fur. Hair should be clipped from both the sides of its ears. This helps in the flow of air and thus preventing the risk of any ear infections. It weighs between 15-30 pounds. Its height should be 15 inches. The size of head and bone is in proper proportion to enable it to maintain a body balance. It is available in different colors like tri-colors and black.

Temperament

They have a typical trusting and joyful temperament. They are good with kids and gentle & sociable with any other pets. They are soft dogs who need not be trained much. They love toys and can do anything to achieve them. People should not go near their face; this tends to really irritate them a lot.

Health

The normal lifespan of an American Cocker Spaniel is between 10 to 11 years. They often suffer from cancer, cardiac problems, immunity problems, hepatic disease and issues related with old age. They also suffer from diseases of the ears and eyes. The most common problems of the eyes are PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), cataracts and glaucoma. Other diseases that this breed suffers from are hip dysplasia and luxating patellas. 

History

American Cocker Spaniel originated in United States during late 1800s.

Miscellaneous

American Cocker Spaniels helped in flushing out the prey and birds from the bushes so that their owners might in turn hunt them down.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible. Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market. Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest -Secrets to Dog Training.

There’s an impressive amount of information packed into this guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are discussed. The book starts off with new dog owner advice (how to choose a puppy or dog, the best places to get your dog from, breed information, puppy and/or dog proofing your home, the first veterenarian visit, housetraining and more). If you are looking for more advance info it covers: behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke), and advanced commands and tricks. There is also an impressive section on dog whispering.

Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog or puppy. Step-by-step instructions are included for basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet).

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You also get a handful of freebies: four bonus books, dealing with advanced housetraining including both the crate- and paper-training methods; a detailed examination on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping); and finally, how to begin training your dog for security work – even if that means just protecting the family home.

My favorite freebie: a personalized consultation with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got an issue with your dog that you’d like some individual attention on, you can send them a quick email and receive a personalized, thorough reply packed with expert advice and practical tips. Now that’s service!

I have no qualms in recommending the Secrets to Dog Training package to anyone who owns, or is thinking about owning, a dog. You don’t need to have a “problem pet” for the book to be of assistance: there’s information included that can be useful to any and all dog owners.

From personal experience, the only other thing I would do is upgrade to the Secrets to Dog Training premium version because it has an online video series that is excellent as well as software which allows you to keep track of all the necessary and important details about your dog such as medical history, vaccinations, operations, appointments, obedience training, and much more.

In a nutshell: highly recommended