Cocker Spaniel Rescue - What Do I Need To Know? 
Hi! I just have a few questions for you. I found an 8 year old male cocker spaniel on New Year's day. I took him to a shelter to be looked after as I found ...

Why Is She Still Weeing Indoors? 
My cocker spaniel is just over a year old - she took a while to potty train but we got there in the end.

However recently she has had a couple of wee'...

Do English Cocker Spaniels Need Other Dog Companionship? 
I have a 13 month old English cocker spaniel. She is wonderful and has a good nature and loves me lots.

Do cocker spaniels need a friend, ie another ...

My Cocker Spaniel's First Season  
Hi there, Just need some information and advice as my 9 month old seems to have started her season as we have noticed dogs seem to be very interested in ...

My Dog Appears Depressed, Is This Possible? 
We have just lost a 1 year cat - my Cocker and my cat were great friends.

My spaniel is not eating, it seems she just wants to sleep - she can't be ...

Excited Cocker Spaniel 
Hi, We have a 1 year old male cocker spaniel who is very friendly. The problem is when visitors come to the house he can be too friendly. He gets very,...

Can I Leave My Puppy?  
Is it OK to leave my 10 week old puppy at home alone for a couple of hours one evening? We've had him for 10 days and he's settled in really well.

He'...

Problems With My 3 Month-old Black Cocker Spaniel 
My black Cocker Spaniel is 3 months old. We already have a 3 year old German Wire-Haired Pointer.

The Cocker constantly attacks the 3 year old; biting ...

My 1 Year Old Cocker Doesn't Seem Himself 
Hi, I usually have a very excitable Cocker Spaniel, but for some reason, over the past few days, he has been very quiet.

When he is walking about he ...

Cocker Weight 
How much should my 6 year old cocker spaniel weigh? He has gained 5lbs over past 2yrs.

Reply From Pauline (Web Owner)

In practice, your Cocker ...

Help, My Dog Is Coughing! 
We have a beautiful American Cocker Spaniel named "Lulu". She's 11 years old and still very active. She's the sweetest dog ever - she's going a little ...

Do Cockers Shed And What's Their Temperament Like? 
I am looking for a puppy for my foster child - do Cocker Spaniels shed and can you tell me about their tempermanent?

What should I expect to pay for ...

Some Type Of Seizure  
My cocker spaniel is a 7 year old male. Yesterday he had some type of seizure but I actually think this is his second one.

He is also a nervous dog....

She Is Sad 
My Cocker spaniel is shaking like crazy and so sad ever since we came back from holidays. We left her with a friend for 14 days...please help, I am very ...

Sensitive Skin 
Our cocker spaniel has very sensitive skin, what can we do to prevent or help sooth this itiching?

Reply From Pauline (Web Owner)

Hello Oliver,...

Why Aren't My Dogs Back Legs Working ? 
So, me and my family went out to go ice skating and my sister found my dog in the basement - he couldn't get up the stairs.

It's as if he has no feeling ...

Neck Licking 
We have had a male rescue cocker spaniel for over a year - we also have an older female cock-a-poo. Lately, the cocker has started licking the back of ...

Our Cocker Kid, The Escape Artist 
Our cocker spaniel is about 5 years old. He's a sweetheart and well-trained, except for the issue of running off, if given the chance.

Inside, and ...

Lame 
Hiya Everyone, Why suddenly has my best friend started to limp? I'm extremely worried about him as he seems very uncomfortable. He's let me thourougly ...

Needle Stiff Spot Of White Hair On My Cockers Back 
My black cocker spaniel, who's only two years old, has a peculiar spot of white hair, which is very stiff to the touch, almost bristle like.

What causes ...

Sleeping? 
My 6 month old working cocker spaniel bitch has recently started to wake up very early in the mornings, around 5 ish.

She sleeps in her crate in my ...

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Problems 
Why does my dog poo 8 times a day? He's eight months old and being fed dry food.

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

I'm assuming that your cocker spaniel ...

So Happy I found this site! :-) But I Need Some Help! :-( 
Back in September, I purchased one male cocker spaniel from a lady who was overwhelmed with a litter of 10 and 3 adult dogs!

While visiting, CoCo, (who ...

How Will I Know When My Cocker Spaniel Is About To Give Birth? 
How will I know it's almost time for my cocker spaniel to have her babies? Her belly is bulging on both sides and very hard.

I don't know how far along ...

Are Cocker Spaniels Prone To Breathing Problems? 
Are cocker spaniels prone to breathing problems?

Reply From Pauline (Web Owner)

You don't offer much information for me to work with so I have ...

My Dog Bites My Ankles - Help! 
My cocker spaniel is two years old now and he still bites my ankles. It isn't aggressive by any means but he'll follow me around and bite me.

What ...

Why Does My American Cocker Eat Poo? 
Hi, My american cocker spaniel is 15 months old and he loves to eat poo, and it doesn't matter whose it is!!

If we take him for a walk, we usually ...

Walking 
What size should a male English red Cocker Spanial be at seven months old and how nuch walking does he need?

He's a showdog.

What Is The Alpha Dog? 
I've often heard the words 'Alpha Dog' or 'Alpha Male' bandied about but I'm not sure what they mean.

Does it mean the boss dog or top dog? I'm not ...

Why Does My Dog Smell, Even After She's Been Bathed? 
Why does my dog smell, even after she's been bathed?
She smells like she crapped on herself. I use a citrus dog bath shampoo, one for fleas and one for ...

Why Does My Cocker Snap At Other Dogs And People? 
We adopted a 3-4 yr old cocker spaniel bitch from someone who said they were re-homing her from a friend's neighbor who basically left her alone on a patio ...

Why Does My Cocker Carry His Pellets Around The House? 
My Cocker Spaniel is 8 years of age, and ever since he was a puppy he would take a mouthful of pellets and eat them somewhere else.

However, in the ...

Destroying Bedding 
I have two 9-month old cocker spaniels whom are both crate trained. The problem I have is that whatever bedding I put in their crate they seem to shred!...

Rescued Abused Cocker Spaniel 
I recently adopted a Cocker Spaniel from the pound - he had been extremely abused and is very quiet and nervous. I've never owned a Cocker before but ...

Cocker Spaniel Peeing In The House 
My cocker spaniel started marking all through the house and I can't figure out why. He's already potty trained to poop/pee on pair upstairs in the room....

When Can I Leave My Cocker Spaniel Home Alone? 
At what age can a cocker spaniel be left at home (8-4) while I'm at work?

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

Cockers don't like to be left home alone ...

How Much Should I Feed My Cocker Spaniel? 
How much should I feed my cocker spaniel? He's not a purebreed and weighs 15 kilos.

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

You don't say how old your ...

Changed Eating Habits 
My 11 year-old cocker spaniel's eating habits have suddenly changed. He's 'gumming' his food and is spilling it all over the floor.

He's also producing ...

Fighting For Attention! 
Hello, I found your site very interesting when reading through it recently, and would like some advice on introducing a new cocker spaniel to the same ...

Left Eye Rotated Back 
Hi! I came home this evening and noticed that our 15 year old cocker spaniel's left eye was rolled up to the upper part of her eye socket, showing off ...

Why Is My Cocker Spaniel Disobedient?  
My 6 month old female cocker spaniel have become rather disobedient lately - why is this?

And why does she smell even after a bath? She is always licking ...

Brown Tummy 
My 7 year old female american cocker spaniel is now turning brown on her tummy, why? She is a blond.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie... But Not On Your Bed? 
This is one of the dumbest things I have ever read about dog care. Has the author ever lived with any dogs? I have had many dogs, from puppy-hood through ...

Potty Training An Indoor 3-Year Old Cocker Spaniel 
We adopted a 3-year old female cocker spaniel from the cocker rescue in Austinn Texas. The original owners returned the dog as an owner surrender because ...

Advice On Buying Another Dog 
I have an 8-month old cocker spaniel. She's brilliant and very well behaved. We're thinking about buying another dog, is this a good idea?

We want ...

Buying Two Brother Socker Spaniel Puppies? 
We're buying a cocker spaniel puppy. He has a twin brother and we're considering buying both.

We've read though that this maybe not a good idea and ...

How To Stop My Dog Barking? 
Hello, I have a small question. I recently adopted a 5 year old cocker spaniel but when someone like mom or dad comes into my room she will bark a lot ...

How To Stop My Puppy Howling And Crying? 
I love your website! I have a question - Do you have any advice to stop our puppy from whining, howling, and barking at night or when left in a room alone?...

Why Is My Puppy Biting? 
Help! My cocker spaniel puppy is constantly biting me. He's scratched me several times with his sharp teeth and he's also biting my clothes - he's ruined ...

My 10 Day Old Cocker Spaniel Puppy Cries 
I really need some help. I bought a new puppy (he's only 10 days old) and, as winter has recently begun, he cries and feels cold.

Please suggest something ...

How Can You Treat Severe Vomiting? 
How can you stop upchucking?

Strange Issue Faced With My Little Female Puppy 
Hi All, My puppy is called Tuffi - she is a ten-month old female cocker spaniel. She's an amazing, adorable, active, and well behaved puppy.

She had ...

Are Cocker Spaniels Good with Children? 
Are Cocker Spaniels good with children?

How Much Water Should A 6-Month Old Female Cocker Spaniel Drink? 
How much daily water should I give my 6-month old female cocker spaniel? She's marking on my rug - maybe I am giving her too much water?

Reply from ...

Do All Cocker Spaniels Kick With Their Back Legs? 
Why does my cocker spaniel kick me with his back leg if I crowd him while lying down?

My Cocker Spaniels Have A Disgusting Habit 
I have two cocker spaniels - both are 24 weeks old. They keep eating their, and my other dogs', pooh!

We clean up their mess as soon as possible, but ...

Cocker Spaniel Not Gaining Weight  
My cocker is not gaining weight. We bought her from a farm where they breed dogs. They mated her at 6 months of age and she sadly had a litter of still ...

Please HELP My Family!! 
My 9 yr old Cocker, Jodi, was adopted by us three and a half years ago. She came with a myriad of skin, ear and eye conditions.

She had ear ablation ...

Eye Irritation 
My dog gets crusty eyes - one eye is much worse than the other.

I've tried eye antibiotics and they still get goopy.

Does anyone have any idea ...

Why Is My Cocker Spaniel Sick Every 3 Months? 
Every three months like clockwork my dog becomes lethargic, has a fever, and doesn't eat for three days. What do you think this is?

Since her symptoms ...

My 9-Week Old Puppy Is Growling And Biting 
Hi, we have recently got a Sprocker Spaniel puppy (dad was a full Cocker Spaniel, mum was a Spinger/Cocker cross). We got her when she was 6 weeks old....

Rolling In Poop  
My cocker spaniel is 9 years old this month and has rolled in dog poo three days in a row when we let him outside.

Do you know of any particular reason ...

Female Cocker Spaniel Displaying Aggression After Having Puppies 
My female cocker spaniel had a litter of puppies.

She will not let me in to help her at all during the time she is giving birth and afterwards I have ...

Will She Ever Get More Spots? 
I am looking to buy this 13 week old cocker spaniel puppy and she only has spots on one side of her body - the other side completely white.

Will she ...

Getting Our Cockers Used To A Bed 
Hi, our 2 cocker spaniels have slept in dog cages since we got them, at 8 weeks old.

As they are now 19 months old we would like to get them dog beds ...

My Cocker Spaniel Puppy Stinks! 
My cocker spaniel stinks quite a lot but is only 2 months old. Can I give it a flea bath at this age?

Reply From Pauline (Web Owner)

If your puppy ...

Changing Color 
Our 7 year old buff Cocker Spaniel's feet are changing to a dark brown color. He is healthy, fit, and very active. We are quite concerned, is there a ...

Cheap, Effective Flea Treatments 
Help! My dog has fleas - I don't know where he picked them up from and I don't suppose that matters much. I need to get rid of them fast as I don't want ...

Marley 
I have a 15-month old cocker spaniel and would like to get another one but don't know if it would make Marley aggressive or change his personality. Also ...

Is This Cocker Rage Syndrome? 
I wonder if you are able to give me some advice about my one year old cocker spaniel. He shows all the signs of rage syndrome, but do you know if there ...

Cocker Spaniel or a Cross? 
I am wanting to find out if my new puppy is a cocker spaniel or a cross breed. She is supposed to be a working Cocker Spaniel. I was told she wasn't a ...

Adopted Cocker Spaniel - How Can I Heal Him? 
I recently adopted a Cocker Spaniel from the pound. He has been extremely abused in the past. He is 6 years old, has had 12 teeth removed, and is a very ...

Is My Apartment Big Enough For A Cocker Spaniel? 
I am being offered the chance to adopt two 3-year old adult female cocker spaniels. Would they be happy to live in a 568 sq. ft. apartment if they are ...

Ear Problem 
I have a 2.5 month old cocker spaniel. I have been asked by the vet to tie his ears while feeding him but still his ears are well exposed because he lies ...

Constipated Cocker Spaniel! 
My cocker spaniel has a hard time going #2 sometimes but it becomes a major problem when she gets so bound up that she gets physically ill.

I took ...

Are There Two Different Kinds of American Cocker Spaniels? 
My son has an american cocker spaniel that is absolutely beautiful. She's black with a beautiful thick coat and big feet.

My Mom also has a cocker ...

Wierd problem 
My cocker spaniel puppy (2 months old) has begun to act very wierd over the past two or three days. When he goes to sleep, or tries to sleep, he yelps ...

Older Cocker  
I have an older cocker spaniel and she suddenly does not want to go out for walks and starts to shake. Now she has decided she does not want breakfast!...

Hunnie 
I have a cocker spaniel. What can I feed her so she gains weight?

Cocoa 
I have a 4 month old Cocker Spaniel who I've had for almost a week. When I got him I could tell he has lived outside almost all of his life.

Now that ...

Confused On Colouring 
Hi! I have just choosen a new cocker spaniel. The mum is a blue roan and the dad is a working orange roan. My question is the puppy at the moment is very ...

How Much Should My Cocker Spaniel Puppy Weigh? 
How much should a cocker spaniel weigh at 16 weeks old?

Season 
After having a litter, when should my bitch come into season again, roughly?

Introducing a puppy bitch to an adult bitch please help ?  
I have a 14 month old bitch and I'm about to get another bitch puppy, can anyone tell me the best way to introduce them? And what are two btiches like ...

Wound On Leg 
Hi, I have a male rescue cocker spaniel, approximately four years old, and we have had him for two years.

I just got back from the vet as he has a ...

My Pearl 
I have a female cocker spaniel who is just over 2 years old. I am not sure that I will mate her at any time, however, I am not in favor of spaying her ...

Running Away 
We have two cockers from working parents. They are half sisters aged 18 months and 2 1\2 years. The older one has taken to running off and completely ignoring ...

How To Make Her Playful ? 
Why is my cocker spaniel not playful with balls? Why is she very lazy?

What Is Wrong With My 10-Year Old Cocker Spaniel? 
Please help me. My cocker spaniel is nearly 10 and he has started to regularly poop and wee in the kitchen - I don't know why!

He sleeps quite a lot ...

How Big Does A Cocker Spaniel Get? 
How big does a cocker spaniel get?

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

The male cocker spaniel should grow to somewhere between 39-41cm (15.4-16.1").

The ...

Growth In Ear 
My cocker spaniel is 4 months old and has a growth in his ear. It first looked like a pimple, then grew bigger.

The vet said that this is common but ...

A Companion For My Cocker Spaniel? 
What kind of dog or puppy would be a good companion for my one and a half year-old male Cocker Spaniel?

How Big Or Small Should A 10-week Old English Golden Cocker Spaniel Be?  
My dog Bruno seems quite big for his age. The owner said it's 9-weeks old but it's quite big.

Could you tell me how tall he should be or show me a picture ...

How Much Should We Feed Our Cocker Spaniel ? 
We have a 13 months old cocker spaniel, called Macy. We feed her twice a day, approximately 150-200 grams each meal.

Now we are wondering if maybe we ...

Scratching 
We just got a 9 month old cocker and had her groomed and she had no fleas but scratches constantly.

Any ideas?

Help Puppy With Separation Anxiety 
My Mum got an orange roan puppy 3 weeks ago and it is now 13 weeks old. At first she let her sleep in the same room with her but as my mum has a terrible ...

My Dog Has Enormous Paws! 
My cocker spaniel, Levi, has HUGE paws. Is this normal? I read the breed standard and it says "large, round" paws, but his are so big that everyone comments ...

Cocker Spaniel Aggression 
We have a 5-month old cocker spaniel - we have had him for about a month and a half. Our last dog was also a cocker and lived to be 12. He was such a ...

Why Is My Dog So Aggresive? 
My cocker spaniel is just about to turn 1 year old. He started being very aggressive a few days ago. He paws at me and starts barking and biting for no ...

Digging in Water Bowl 
We have a 3yr old ex show dog (desexed female) and she has started occasionally in effect digging in her water bowl, so water goes everywhere. We wondered ...

Biting Cocker Spaniel 
I have a cocker spaniel puppy who in nearly nine weeks old. I've had him for a little over a week and at first he was settling in really well. In the last ...

Neuturing My Spaniel 
I am a first time dog owner of a cocker spaniel and my husband isn't sold on getting him neutered. We don't have any plans of breeding him or anything ...

Dogs Odour  
I have an American cocker spaniel and we live in Malaysia. Although I shower my dog with best shower soap possible or the best as recommended by pet shops,...

My Puppy Likes To Bark 
Do you have any tips on how to stop my 5-year old cocker spaniel from barking constantly?

Reply From Pauline (Web Owner)

Dogs bark for many reasons,...

Puppy Exercise 
I cannot find any information on how to exercise a puppy before innoculations, then how long after?

Reply From Pauline - Web Owner

Like adult dogs,...

Red And Sore-Looking Gums 
I have a dog who is 13 months old. Her teeth are as white as snow, but her gums are red and angry-looking. I think she might have Gingivitis.

She chews ...

My Cocker Has Suddenly Become 'Un-housebroken' 
We adopted a 3 year old male almost 6 months ago, after the passing of our 11 year old. The cocker rescue location was hesitant to adopt him out because ...

Understanding Cocker Spaniels 
Can you recommend a book that covers all Cockers?

I have two working cockers - aged 1 year and the other 7 months. Buddy, the older one, looks very ...

Why Does Our Cocker Spaniel Keep Looking Up At Imaginary Objects? 
Why does our cocker spaniel keep on looking up at imaginary objects?

Reply From Pauline (Webowner)

Does your dog do this in one room only or does ...

Collars and Leads 
HI, we are about to get our first cocker spaniel (and first dog for all of us). I am confused as to what sort of collar or lead to get the puppy, any advice ...

Walking Sideways! 
Our cocker spaniel walks sideways - is this a common thing for cockers or should we be worried?

Plus, we put him on Blue Buffalo to bring down his weight ...

Ideal Weight 
What is the ideal weight for a 1-year old Americal cocker spaniel?

Reply from Pauline - (Web Owner)

American cocker spaniels tend to be slightly ...

Sniffing None Stop 
Hi, My cocker spaniel has just turn one and started sniffing excessively, it's been 2 weeks now.

He runs around our garden sniffing and has no interest ...

How Can I Stop My Puppy Biting His Leash? 
Every time I try to put a leash on my puppy she trys to play with it and begins chewing and biting it.

It becoming a real problem now as we can never ...

Why Is My Puppy Lazy And Stubborn? 
My 3 month old American Cocker Spaniel female is lazy (for a puppy) and stubborn. Is this normal? She does not romp and play and when you try to teach ...

Blue Spot On Eye 
My 18 month old cocker spaniel has a bluish color spot on her eye where the black pupil was.

Does anyone have any ideas what it can be?

My Ex-Breeding Cocker Spaniel - Please Help Her!  
Hi there, I have rescued a cocker spaniel. She is an ex-breeding bitch and she's 4 years-old. Unfortunatley, she's expressing some issues that I want to ...

Rash? 
Hi friends, my 6-month cocker spaniel had some lesions (raised crusty spots) in the arm pit and now shows some on his neck. He is also scratching these ...

Why Does My Cocker Lick Excessively? 
Hi, My blue roan cocker spaniel, Archie, is 18 months old, he licks our feet, arms, hands, basically anything he can. When told to stop he will move onto ...

18 Month-Old Cocker Spaniel Doesn't Always Eat 
We have an 18-month old male cocker spaniel and he goes through periods when he just won't eat - he can go without food for 2 - 3 days sometimes.

Is ...

Puppy Food 
I am a 1 day owner to a Cocker Spaniel and we have yet to name him. He is right under 4 months and has TONS of energy!

His previous owner had him eating ...

My Cocker Spaniel Is Sick - HELP!!! ASAP!!!! 
My cocker spaniel does not stay still in bed. He gets up every 3 seconds and moves away to lay in another place!

He wasn't walking very well and when ...

Hardly Any Hair!! 
My Cocker Spaniel is now 4 months old but she doesn't have much hair on her body. Only her ears and her legs are covered with hair.

Is that normal,...

My Cocker Spaniel Has Sores On Her Back! 
My cocker spaniel has sores on her back. What are they and what should I do?

Reply from Pauline - Web Owner

If you are to receive any advice from ...

Why is my cocker spaniel so lazy nowadays? 
My cocker spaniel is about ten months old now. He is very playful but he refuses to go for his morning walks, which he's always enjoyed. We literally have ...

Our new puppy has a white round mass between his claws! 
My new puppy has a white round thing between his last claw and the next? Any ideas please?

Comment from Pauline (Webowner)

Hi Hillary, You need ...

Biting 
My 5-month old cocker spaniel seemed to have learned bite inhibition. He wouldn't break the skin, except when he got excited before bedtime, when he became ...

Toilet Training 
My 10 week old male cocker spaniel puppy will only wee when I am outside with him. If I try to come back into the house or leave him outside he won't go ...

How Much Grooming Does A Spaniel Really Need? 
For a dog not going in the show ring, is regular trimming/plucking/scissoring to shape really necessary?

I take for granted that any dog needs attention ...

My Dog 
Why does my 13 year old Cocker Spaniel have little bumps all over his body?

He has a redish, little round thing in his paw and he can't walk.

What ...

Is It Safe To Have A Male Cocker Spaniel Around When A Bitch Is Giving Birth? 
My dog, Emmy, is about to give birth to her puppies, what should I do with my male cocker, Bosco? Should I leave him with her, or separate the two of them?...

Crate Training 
I have a 4 month old male cocker spaniel who's almost, but not quite, housetrained.

When we put him in his crate and we leave, he takes a poop in it....

My Cocker Spaniel Lost His Courage 
I got a spaniel from an animal rescue shelter back in February who was rescued from a puppy mill. He's 5 yrs old and it took him quite a while to adjust ...

Agressive Puppy ! 
Hi, my name is Evette and I just recently bought a 4 month old Cocker spaniel. My twin baby brothers play very rough with him and recently my spaniel has ...

How Our Cocker Spaniel Reacts After Castration! 
We purchased our cocker spaniel 5 years ago from a breeder in Gieboldehausen near Göttingen in Germany. He was born on the 2nd September, 2005 as Pedro ...

Why Has My 9 Year Old Cocker Started Eating Earth ? 
My retired, 9-year old working cocker spaniel has started to eat and lick earth.

He also has a large muscle mass just above both hips.

Is this normal?...

Which To Buy? 
Should I buy a female or a male cocker spaniel? I'm looking for a small dog and one good with a 3-year old little boy.

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)...

My Dog Won't Listen To Me! 
My 3 year old cocker spaniel will not listen to me when we try to get her to come. I've tried praising her with treats when she listens but she still won'...

3-Month Pup With Excessive Ankle Biting 
Hi all!

My cocker spaniel's ankle-biting is getting worse - he snarls as he goes after my dress and my ankles.

Is this something to be worried about?...

Is It OK To Leave A Cocker Spaniel Alone All Day While I Work? 
I saw a cocker spaniel that needed to be adopted from a rescue organization today. I'm not sure how old she is, but they said she is house broken and ...

Weight Of A One Year Old Cocker Spaniel  
What weight should a cocker spaniel be at 1 year old?

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

This depends on a few factors but, generally, your cocker ...

Cocker Spaniel For An Apartment 
I have wanted an English Cocker Spaniel for years, and now live with my partner in an apartment. We don't have a garden but we have a private field literally ...

Excessive Sniffing  
My 22-month old male Cocker Spaniel has just this last week been over-sniffing and running up and down the garden VERY excessively.

This is not his ...

How Much Should An 8-Week Old Golden Cocker Spaniel Weigh? 
I got a cocker spaniel pup 2 weeks ago - the owner said she was 6 weeks old. She was quite large, and so I am not sure whether she actually is 8 weeks ...

My Cocker Spaniel Has Gained Weight On Raw Answer Food 
I put my cocker spaniel on Answer raw dog food because she has tons of allergies. She is much happier, doesn't smell as bad and she acts like a puppy....

Weeing Indoors Overnight 
Hi, we have a lovely rescued male working cocker spaniel who is still intact. He is about 3 years old. We have had him for about 1.5 years.

Just recently ...

How Do I Show My Cocker Spaniel I Am The Alpha Male? 
I just got a 3 year-old cocker spaniel and he is very friendly. Unfortunately he is not neutered and it seems his previous owners let him run the place....

Leaving Alone 
At what age can a cocker spaniel be left at home from 8-4 while I am at work?

How Much Food Should My 13 Year Old Cocker Be Eating A Day? 
How much food should my 13 year-old cocker be eating a day?


Reply from Pauline (Webowner)

All dogs are different and have varying nutritional ...

Start Training?  
At what age can a cocker spaniel start training, especially potty training?

Mine is 6 weeks old and I'm beginning to worry that I've left it too late....

My Cocker Spaniel Stinks - A Lot! 
My Cocker Spaniel stinks! She starts to stink just an hour after she has taken a bath. Why? And what can I do?


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How Old Is Too Old? 
My cocker spaniel bitch is 5 years old and as she is a really lovely example of the breed, I am considering breeding her but I am worried she is too old....

Can You Have Two Bitches Living Together? 
I am thinking of getting a friend for my two-year old female cocker. I was wondering if you could have two bitches living together?

Aggressive Cocker Spaniel Puppy 
Is it normal for my cocker spaniel puppy of 9 weeks old to bite and growl when playing, or if you take a toy away?

And when you say 'No' she runs away ...

Dog Development 
We have a three month old english cocker spaniel which only weighs four kilos, is she underweight for her age?

Tempermental Cocker 
Hello All - I have a female golden cocker spaniel who is 3 years old this year.

She is a very timid girl and was very spoilt as a puppy. She has lived ...

Worried Mom 
I will be picking up my cocker spaniel baby in a few weeks. I work full time from 6:45 to 3:30 and am worried about leaving her home for so long during ...

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

Ear Infection In A Cocker Spaniel 
My 9 year old Cocker Spaniel has been at the vet and was diagnosed with an ear infection, however, because of this he has lost the sight in one eye.

My ...

He Keeps Shaking After Being Groomed 
My 4 year old Cocker Spaniel really doesn't enjoy getting groomed every 8 weeks. When he comes back from the groomers he is fidgety, shakey and yelps. He ...

Aggression 
He is a 2 year old spaniel and over the last 3 months he has become very aggresive and when anybody goes to leave the room he starts barking and will not ...

Shedding 
We are thinking of buying two cocker spaniels for our family. But we first have to find out about if they shed hair?

Can you maybe help us?

Thank ...

Why Does My 8 Week Old Cocker Pup Not Wag His Tail Much? 
Why does my 8 week old cocker spaniel puppy not wag his tail much?

He does not appear to be in pain, although we've been told he has creeping dandruff ...

Salivating Cocker Spaniel 
My brother has an almost 2 year old Cocker Spaniel. He's mostly an indoor dog.

He has begun salivating within the past few hours. My brother wiped ...

How To Care For My One Month Old Cocker Spaniel Pup 
Three days back we got this 35 days English cocker spaniel. First we thought she is very docile and calm but now I feel she is not well.

Can I get some ...

How Can My Cocker Spaniel Lose Weight 
How can my cocker spaniel lose weight?

Knob 
As seen on the photo there is a hard knob underneath the left eye.

The vet did give antibiotics but the knob doesn't disappear.

Please help

How Much Should I Feed My Cocker Spainel? 
My cocker spainel is not a pure breed, and she weighs about 33 pounds(15 kilos).

How much should I be feeding her once a day?

Jogging Partner? 
We are in the market to adopt a new dog and my 16-yr-old daughter would like a jogging partner. I grew up with a Springer Spaniel and currently have an ...

My Cocker Spaniel, Dallas 
My 11 year old cocker spaniel's eating habits have changed. He seems to be gumming his food lately and spilling it all over the floor around his bowl. He ...

Are Cocker Spaniels Good With Young Children? 
We have a 7 year old boy who wants a dog. My husband thinks Cocker Spaniels are cute.

My personal experience is that, when I was young, the Cockers ...

Selective Aggression 
My brother recently came to stay with his recently acquired 4 yr old english cocker spaniel - a trained gun dog.

The dog is very friendly to all adults ...

Introducing a cocker puppy to cats 
Will a cocker spaniel puppy be compatible with our 3 cats (18 months, 3 years and 14 years old)?

What are the pitfalls?!

Unfriendly with other dogs 
I have an 8 year old, female, solid black cocker, who I have had since she was a puppy. For many years she was fine with other dogs but over the last couple ...

Exercise For Cocker Spaniels 
How much exercise does a cocker spaniel need?

Exercise For Cocker Spaniels
by: Pauline (Webowner)

Assuming your Cocker Spaniel is an adult, and ...

Cocker Aggression 
Re: Cocker Rage

We have a 2 year old cocker spaniel rescue dog(mixed breed, I think). The dog is very lovable towards adults and loves children. However,...

Aggressive Cocker Spaniel 
I have a golden Cocker Spaniel and an American Bulldog - they were both bought at the same time and are now 8 months old.

The Cocker Spaniel has developed ...

Teeth Loss In A 4 Month Old Puppy - Is This Normal? 
My pet is 4 months old and recently I observed that he had his teeth fall - two teeth meant for grasping things has been lost and two on the other side ...

How Many Times A Day Should We Feed A Cocker Spaniel? 
How many times a day should we feed our cocker spaniel?

What length do we keep his coat ? 
Just chasing some information if the dogs coat acts as an insulator in summer months.

We live in a very warm environment {about 42*c in summer} What ...

Aggression Towards Kids 
Hi, I am looking after a two year old cocker spaniel and he growled at my 7 year old daughter and snapped at her yesterday.

Today when I brought her ...

Cocker Spaniel Changing Colour! 
My male, blue roan cocker spaniel(English), has just turned 4 years old. Over the last couple months I have noticed that on certain areas of his body (feet,...

Has Anyone Had A Cocker With An Arthritic Neck Problem, And What Can Be Done? 
Has anyone had a cocker with an arthritic neck problem, and if so, what can be done about it?

Tanner 
My adopted 18 month old cocker spaniel keeps getting scaley spots. They are small and raised when you brush him the skin flakes off and then the area ...

Socializing Ziggy! 
I have just rescued a 2 year old male American Cocker Spaniel. Apparently, he was a handful and his previous owners kicked him outside 20+ hours each ...

What Kind Of Side Effects Should I Be Aware Of From My 13 Year Old Cocker Spaniel While Taking Phenobarbitol? 
My cocker will be 13 in December, she recently spent 12 days with her vet in his hospital, for grand mal seizures. She had an occassional seizure (maybe ...

Water Bowl Digging - Why? 
Why does my cocker dig in his water bowl?

Response from website Visitor follows:

I've never heard of a dog digging in a water bowl!

Here are ...

Cocker-Beagle Cross (Bocker)  
I have a Cocker/Beagle Cross. She looks more cocker than anything really and I think the cocker half may be English. She has a fairly long snout. She ...

Should I Get A Field Or A Show Spaniel? 
Shall I get a field or a show cocker spaniel?

Help :( 
My dog, Tia, has got, like, some eyelashes in her eye, and it's irritating it, making it look kinda strange. We want to take her to the vet, but we don'...

Baby Ben 
My 4 year old cocker spaniel has been having some sort of seizures. He begins salivating then his hind legs give out then the front will follow.

His ...

Growling when people pet her 
Angel is just 9 weeks old but growls when people pet her.

What can I do to correct this behavior?

My Cocker Spaniel Bit My Son 
I have a Cocker Spaniel and he's one and a half years old.

He was sitting in the back of the car with my seven year old son. As he was petting him, my ...

Problems With Our Adopted Cocker Spaniel 
My wife and I adopted a 1 yr old female cocker spaniel - she is spayed and house broken.

Unfortunately, we're having some problems with her eating ...

Cocker Spaniel Skin Problems 
My 2 year old cocker spaniel has skin problems (hot spots).

They're mostly under his arms and lower abdomen.

I'm using hydrocortisone spray, which ...

Aggressive and Possessive Cocker Spaniel 
Hello, I sincerely hope that you can help me and my cocker spaniel puppy.

I have recently become the proud owner of a black cocker spaniel bitch - she'...

My Cocker Spaniel Won't Eat 
Our 16 year old cocker spaniel has started loosing weight and his apetite has diminished.

We have tried different dog foods including one reccomended ...

My Puppy Is Pulling On Her Lead 
I have a 13 week old working cocker spaniel puppy - she's doing really well and I've been practising your basic obedience commands.

The problem I ...

My Cocker Spaniel Is Messing In My Kitchen 
Please, I need your help!

I have a three year old cocker spaniel who is constantly urinating and pooing on my kitchen floor!

I have tried all the ...

Difference Between A Working And A Non-Working Cocker Spaniel? 
We are thinking about buying a cocker spaniel puppy and have been browsing the web for sellers.

We noticed that some advertise the puppies as 'working ...

My Puppy Won't Go Outside Alone - Why? 
My cocker spaniel puppy is only 10 weeks old but will not stay in the garden alone or even go outside unless we are with her.

She will happily play ...

How Can I Stop My Puppy Biting? 
Hello,

I have some problem with my young puppy. She's 1 month old and she bites and bites everyone all the time; she bites shoes, hands, clothes, hair....

How Can My Cocker Spaniel Lose Weight? 
How can my cocker spaniel lose weight?

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

It really depends upon how much weight you feel your Cocker Spaniel needs ...

Aggressive Cocker Spaniel! 
I have a cross between a cocker spaniel and springer spaniel. For some strange reason, he's become very possessive of my shoes - he guards them and won'...

Peeing Cocker Spaniel - Why? 
My American Cocker Mix has always had urinating issues in our home. He is a very eager dog from the get go.

He is very attached to my husband and often ...

How Big Is The Average Cocker Spaniel Litter? 
Hi Again,

My Cocker, Emmy, is pregnant and I was researching how big the average litter is, however, I couldn't find any info.

Can anyone help me ...

At what age should I have my male cocker spaniel puppy doctored? 
What age should I have my male cocker spaniel puppy doctored?

Reply from Pauline (Web Owner)

Your vet should be the one to advise you on the best ...

Back Yard - Yes or No? 
We are looking at getting a family dog - we're considering a cocker spaniel. My question is, would a cocker do well in the following environment?

My ...

Toilet Training Issues! Help!  Not rated yet
I have a 9 month old female English cocker spaniel and she's still not toilet trained!

We take her for regular walks about 4 or 5 times a day but shes ...

Mixed Breed   Not rated yet
I just adopted a cocker spaniel beagle mix black and white, but he is a lot bigger than both the mother and father what does that mean?

Joint Issues?  Not rated yet
My 7-year old female cocker spaniel, Paige, is very active and outgoing. Yesterday she was very sluggish and apparently had problems resting and climbing ...

What Could We Do?  Not rated yet
Every time we leave my cocker, Ben, alone he does his puddles on the bed. It is so embarrassing!

What could be done?

Help! ...

Loss Of Wagging Tail  Not rated yet
I have a 4 year 9 month cocker spaniel, who has always been so happy, his tail was always high in the air and wagging.

He recently hurt his back leg ...

How Do You Keep Your Cocker Spaniel In Your Yard?  Not rated yet
How do you stop your cocker spaniel from escaping from your yard?

Sick Cocker Spaniel  Not rated yet
My friend bought a cocker spaniel from a breeder, and all seemed fine until recently when it started falling down, just fall over on it's side, and can'...

Sibling Rivalry  Not rated yet
Hi! I have two 19-week old male brothers who have just started to fight what can I do to stop this?

Is My Cocker Shy?  Not rated yet
I have a (nearly) seven-month old cocker spaniel puppy, whom I brought home when he was 8 weeks old.

Since day one he has been socialised in every ...

Ball Aggression  Not rated yet
My cocker spaniel keeps attacking dogs who come near his ball.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this?

16 month Old Cocker Spaniel Is A Bully - How Can I Change This?  Not rated yet
I always wanted an American Cocker Spaniel and finally got one a couple of years ago. He became severely aggressive (champion bloodline) and attacked me ...

Will his brown spots go darker ??  Not rated yet
I have a 30-day old cocker spaniel. His coat is white with faint brown spots. I wanted to know if the brown spots on him will darken with age?

I really ...

How Much Dry Dog Food?  Not rated yet
I am doing an animal course but I'm not too sure how much dry dog food a cocker spaniel should be fed each day.

Any ideas would be helpful.