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How Can I Get My Cocker Spaniel To Listen To Me?

by Jackie
(Texas)

I have a 13 month old female Cocker Spaniel and she only listens and obeys when she wants to!!

She is so playful and energetic, but the listening thing she will not comply to unless she feels like it. I have tried treats as rewards, she went to puppy kindergarten, and nothing has worked so far.

Every single day it's a struggle to get her to come inside.

I know she loves being out back and playing in the yard but in the morning and at night it's hard to get her to listen.

When I get ready to go to work she runs so I can't crate her. I crate her every night, but only sometimes during the day. When I don't crate her during the day she destroys and tears up everything in my room. I know she does this out of boredom, but I have given her toys, and challenging toys, but she still is very mischievous.

She just got spayed in December, but that only calmed down the urge to hump the other dog. Believe me I'm thankful for that, but the hardheadedness has got to come to an end.

Any suggestions?


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Puppy Not Listening To You!
by: Arlene

It sounds like your puppy has way too much energy.

Do you walk her every day to burn off that excess energy? She needs about an hour's walk every day. Throw a ball or a stick for her so that she has to run for it to give her a bit of aerobic exercise.

Leaving her in the yard is not the same as walking her and letting her run around.

Don't get me wrong, being outdoors is much better for her than being inside and I'm sure she loves her yard but it's simply not enough.

As for not listening to you, have you tried re-training her from scratch? It sure sounds like your dog is calling the shots! :)

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