29/08/2026
The Many Faces of a 'Sit-Stay' 🐾
Working Spaniels have TWO gears: 🚀 ZOOM! and 😴 OFF.
Getting them to sit still for a photo is a special kind of endurance sport. 😅 For this lovely working Cocker, it was a high-stakes battle between obedience and the absolute certainty that something more exciting was happening just out of frame.
Here’s the breakdown of our high-intensity, sun-lounger modelling session:
1. The Anticipation
"Okay, I’m sitting on the chair. Now what? Is this it? Is this the job?"
2. The Serious Focus
The definition of 'Working' Spaniel. The intensity in this gaze is real. (He might have spotted a fly. Or a dust mote.)
3. The Moment of Pure Distraction
"SQUIRREL?! Nope, just a particularly interesting leaf. Back to work." This is the peak "Spaniel Brain" moment. 🤪
4. The Sweet Relief
Session complete! He managed to hold the 'stay,' got a great reward, and now he’s just showing off his modelling skills. ☀️
Balanced training isn't just about big commands—it's about teaching impulse control in everyday life, even when it’s sunny, distractions are high, and the lounger looks really comfortable. It's about letting dogs be dogs (including that goofy distracted phase!) but having the structure and communication to bring them back to focus when it matters.
Great work from this beautiful boy ! Let's hope he didn't charge overtime for his modelling fee.