07/10/2026
🐶 WEDNESDAY BREED SPOTLIGHT: COCKER SPANIEL 🐶
Those lovely ears came with a working job!
The “Cocker” in Cocker Spaniel comes from woodcock a small game bird these dogs were bred to find and flush out of cover.
That hunting background helps explain why many Cockers love following scents, exploring undergrowth and finding things. A walk can quickly become a full investigation of every hedge! 😂
Every dog is an individual, but giving them an outlet for their natural interests can make training much more rewarding.
🎓 Training tip: Try a simple “find it” game. Start with a few treats scattered in a small, safe area, then gradually make the search more challenging.
Have you got a Cocker? What’s their favourite thing to hunt down?