PIP'S FIRST BIRTHDAY! 

Haha, thanks! She's now 4 and just as cute!

Oh that's such a shame :( Losing dogs is terrible, so you have my sympathies. But yes, Pip is very loving and loyal, although has developed a bit of a tennis ball obsession!

So sorry to hear that Tim, losing a dog is never easy. Glad that you found this video and hope you have a good Christmas

Thanks Mark! She's a cracking Spaniel 😊. She'll be 4 in May, so I should post another video really as a way of an update !

@@mrheyes Aw! That's great!! Happy early birthday for Pip 💜💜💜

Thanks! She's 4 this May! :)

No worries, thanks for watching :)

Thanks Phil! She is a belter 😊

It took the cats about a year to get used to Pip, and vice versa, but now they get a long fine. So long as the cats have a 'safe area', the cats should be fine. For example, Pip isn't allowed upstairs, so the cats mostly stayed out of her way to begin with. I guess it depends on the dog...and on the cat(s) :)

Ahh, amazing! You'll have so much fun. I miss Pip being so small! 😊

I get my spaniel in 6 days ... so close but so far

Thanks Steve 👍🏼😊

Yes, 100%! They are sensitive souls that are easy to train and eager to please. But...they need a lot of work, and need a lot of training in the first 18 months. So as long you're ready for a lot of walking, you'll find a Springer Spaniel the perfect companion 😊

I agree! I just lost my Springer Hi to this week. I had him for 13 and a half wonderful years.

No, Pip didn't do that, but I know plenty of pups that have! :) So yes, it is normal. Not sure why they do it....possibly a bit of boredom, possibly entertaining themselves, possibly not tired, possibly not stimulated enough, possibly just being a puppy, possibly a combo of all the above. I wouldn't worry, as Springers usually grow out of puppy phases relatively quickly.

@@mrheyes ah okay that’s quite reassuring. thank you for letting me know! hope pip is going okay btw. she is beautiful

Be ready to walk and play a lot, choose a good dog food, and be patient and consistent with training. Good luck!

Hi Eddy, check out my other video on Springer Spaniel training > ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m4VhkjGCJr4.html. Thanks, Simon

Thanks! She's not bad for a Springer 😊

Springer spaniels really are incredible. So glad she's being patient with you...but will probably expect lots of long walks when you're back on your feet! 😊

Thanks Robert, and sorry to hear about Buster. Losing a dog is never easy, but I hope he gave you plenty of memories to treasure :)

Pip is a gorgeous young pup Sorry to hear about your dog. We also lost our beautiful dog also. It's been 3 whole weeks and I still cry my heart out daily. The missing feeling from their absence is horrendous.

We just had to put down our 15 yr. old Springer Cheyenne, they wonderful dogs we have had four.of them. From Weatherford TX. USA.

I have had the pleasure of having 3 Springers. They are wonderful dogs. I just lost my Bingo this week at 13 and a half

Haha, Pip sometimes behaves, sometimes ignores them. Depends what scents are under her nose! Jerry sounds like he was a character :)

Sorry to hear that Scott, my thoughts are with you. I'm sure you had an amazing time with Scout.

my boy died April 10 around 4 am...I cant believe its been 8 months. I feel as if not a day has passed since then. It changed me

P.S, His name was Romeo

Scott F.Sorry for you loss of Scout i hope you find another great Springer Spaniel soon.

@@al1engreyassh0le4 Im very sorry for your loss. Romeo's fun times and love will always stick with you. I'm sure he loved you very much, as much as you loved him.

Thanks Alison! 😊👍🏼🐕

Simon, our incredible springer Sam came to us at 8wks - he had to be put down at 15 after a series of strokes. 15yrs on and we're still grieving. Pip's a star.

Alison Salt Sorry to hear that. I lost dogs when I was younger and it is horrible. I hope Pip lives until 15!

Ah, lovely! I love how Springers are loved around the globe! 😊

Pip still sleeps inside :). She sleeps downstairs in a bed by the kitchen. I think it depends on your house and your rules for whether they should stay inside, and for how long :)

Thanks Walter! At the time of writing she's now 5! :)

Thank you! Time flies! 😊🐶

Good question. The first step would be to go back to basics. Change direction when walking on the lead so the dog knows you're in control. Walking different routes rather than the same route should help too. And stop still if he/she pulls and wait for them to come back to heel before setting off again. It might take a bit of time and patience, but hopefully it makes a difference!

@@mrheyes thank you very much for the reply. I will try all of these.

My springer is almost 14 years old, he gets cut once every month, if not once every 2 months- it varies depending on the season. I definitely recommend springers, the most gorgeous, gentle dogs you will ever own!

Louise hope thank you so much I think it is going to be a springer as I am a farmer and I would love to have a dog I can train for retrieving

Hello! I think it depends on two things: 1) pot luck and 2) the food you feed them :) So I've never trimmed Pip's coat and she's never been professionally groomed. I think she's had a bath twice in 16 months (thanks to fox poo!). Her coat is naturally short, but her siblings have longer, more curly hair, and have to be groomed every 3 months or so. But I'm convinced that the type of food they consume has a direct impact on their coat - Pip's is incredibly soft and glossy. Hope that helps!

Simon Heyes thx I am looking at getting one where did you get pip from and what is the food that you feed her

The red lead is from here > www.dogleadshop.com/, the black lead is from the Game Fair :)

@@mrheyes Many thanks!!!

Thanks! Yep, it really is!

Jonathan Rodriguez She’s field bred - currently in training! Check out here first birthday video and you’ll see a few mins or her in action 😊

Simon Heyes how is she around the house, Is she calm? Or more of a playing machine?

Actually very calm. Her mum is very calm too. She has her moments of course, but there's never any wild, Tasmanian devil-like episodes :) She's got lots of toys to keep her occupied also!

Simon Heyes thank you for your replies. Im trying ti decide between tbis breed and the ACD. Your videos have helped alot.

Gracias Alejandra! 😊

Hi Robert, thanks for the comment. It's a tricky one to answer, but my summary would be do not get a shock collar. The issue with adoptions is that you don't have a complete view of the history of the Spaniel, but that's not to say they can't be changed or retrained. If she's loving towards you, then there's a lot of hope! When you say she goes nuts, do you mean aggressively with teeth bared, or simply chasing them and wanting to play? Hopefully the latter. The first thing I would do is some consistent training on the lead...with some will power, she should eventually come around. I would also get her used to a few doggies that she meets on a regular basis, so that she get can used to an environment with other animals. I would also do some training in the house (and garden if you have one), with treats. Going back to the basics of sit, stay, lie down and paw can work wonders, and reinforce you are the one in control, and get her to understand pack mentality again, with you at the top of the pile. It will probably take a lot of work....6 months, maybe more, so have patience, and good luck!

she knows her commands and just looses control. Her tail is wagging with the bad behavior. Chocker collar works to a point but when she wants to chase a bird while on a walk she just fights to go after it Barking at everything that goes down the street I will put her in her cage She will even go to her cage when I tell her after barking

Sounds like quite the power struggle! It seems like she's doing whatever she wants to do...not what you want her to do, so there needs to be a realignment of who's boss (pack mentality). Keep working on it, hopefully she'll come around eventually!

If you continue to struggle it is well worth contacting a well rated trainer. It can make quite a difference in whether you have a pet you can really enjoy or ones that runs the household. We did that with our Sprocker. We got him from a rescue and the only training he had was he was housebroken. There were some relapses for a while but not bad. Otherwise he was a heathen dog who had to be crated for us to be able to sit down for 15 minutes. The trainer worked with him, then with me and him, and sent us home with homework for the week. He was still a joyful dog but so, so, much easier to live with.

@@suek7086 Thanks Sue, but Pips a fantastic dog and we haven't struggled at all. I agree, trainers can be excellent, but as you can see from the video, Pip is well trained and doesn't rule the household 😊👍🏼