How Do You Potty Train A Cocker Spaniel?
According to the American Kennel Club, the cocker spaniel is one of the most popular canine breeds in the United States. They are sporting dogs, bred to hunt. Like many hunting dogs, cocker spaniels are fairly easy to train. Jamie J. Sucher, author of “Cocker Spaniels, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual,” explains that cockers have a natural willingness to learn. They are quick learners too, which bodes well for potty training. House-training your cocker spaniel can be accomplished with time, patience and praise. Put the dog on a schedule, and remember young cocker spaniels need to relieve themselves every few hours. Choose an area that is easy to clean up, like the kitchen or bathroom. Make sure this area is not too close to the puppy’s eating or sleeping quarters, as your cocker will instinctively try to keep those areas clean. Therefore, he will not eliminate near them. Lay out several layers of newspaper. Keep the puppy confined to the chosen area until he relieves himself on the newspa
