Welcome to the best online guide to caring for Cocker Spaniel puppies and dogs - no matter what you're searching for, you'll probably find it here!

You can learn about their history, their characteristics, and their wonderfully gentle temperament which makes this breed an ideal family pet.

You can also learn more about their luxuriously silky coat, which can be seen in a variety of beautiful colours and markings.

You'll find an interesting article (and pictures) detailing the differences between the English and the American Cocker Spaniel.

In fact, if you're looking for general Cocker Spaniel breed information - you're sure to find it here!

Buying A Puppy But Don't Know Where to Start?

We can help! If you've never owned a puppy before you may have many questions to ask:

• How do I find a reliable breeder?
• How do I spot the tell-tale signs of an unhealthy puppy?
• How do I identify the runt of the litter?
• How do I choose a puppy?
• What are puppy farms, also known as puppy mills, and why should I avoid them at all costs?
• What do I need to do in order to puppy-proof my home?

We'll also steer you through the process of choosing your puppy and, when the time comes to bringing home a new puppy, we'll help you prepare for that too!

In fact, we'll not only help you with buying your puppy, we'll offer you practical advice and help on caring for your puppy right through to his older years.

You'll find answers to all your questions in our comprehensive guide to buying puppies.

New Puppy Care

Raising a puppy can sometimes seem a bit daunting, especially if it's your first!

There's rather a lot to learn about taking care of a new puppy, but don't worry, we'll help you to establish a solid routine for him in our guide to new puppy care.

And later, when he's teething, we'll give you guidance on how to stop your puppy biting your hands and chewing everything he comes into contact with!

Puppy Training And Obedience

You want your Cocker Spaniel puppy to be a well-behaved, obedient little dog, but it's not always that simple, is it?

Here, you'll find articles on puppy toilet training to help potty train your puppy quickly and without (too many) little accidents - toilet training dogs and puppies has never been easier!

If you've chosen to house your puppy in a crate (which we strongly recommend), you'll find a great guide on how to crate train your puppy successfully.

You'll also learn how to teach your puppy to follow basic obedience commands, such as come, sit, stay, wait, etc., and how to train your puppy to walk whilst on a lead, how to walk to heel, and much, much more.

Training Cocker Spaniels is easy when you know how!

Puppy Socialization

Puppy socialization is the process of gradually exposing your puppy to everyday sounds, sights, and experiences.

If your puppy is not properly socialized he may become timid and shy away from human contact.

He may be easily startled by loud noises or sudden movement; or worse, he may become aggressive.

Puppy socialization is a vital part of your puppy's upbringing if he's to develop into a well-behaved, happy, adult dog.

Grooming Your Dog

Naturally, you'll want your dog's coat to look clean, healthy, and in great condition - you'll want him to smell nice too!

That won't happen unless you look after his coat very carefully - and that means regular grooming. This could prove expensive if you intend to take your Cocker Spaniel to a grooming parlour.

However, you could make considerable savings if you learned how to groom your dog yourself.

You'll find lots of tips and advice on all aspects of grooming your Cocker Spaniel, and a guide to which dog grooming tools you'll need to keep your pet looking in tip-top condition.

Cocker Spaniel Health Care

Your Cocker Spaniel puppy may encounter one or two health problems during his lifetime but, hopefully, if fed nutritious dog food and given plenty of exercise, he'll live a long and healthy life.

There are, however, some illnesses to which the Cocker Spaniel may be susceptible, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hip Dysplasia, and Familial Nephropathy.

As a caring Cocker Spaniel owner, don't you owe it to your puppy to learn more about potential health problems in this breed?

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