Cocker Spaniel Behavior

Posted on Jun 19, 2019, Modified : Jul 2, 2019 Kasma

Behavior

Cocker Spaniel is a beautiful dog that was originated in Spain as a bird hunter. It is the smallest member in the sporting group of the American Kennel Club’s Sporting Group. Although small, it has a compact body and a refined body. The forelegs are muscular and they have a silky coat that is either flat or slightly wavy.

Cocker Spaniel was great at their hunting game and today they make an excellent companion. They get along with all aged people from a small kid to an old man. It needs an owner who can understand its temperament and value its presence.

Temperament of Cocker Spaniel

The temperament of the Cocker Spaniel is smart, gentle, and calm. They are a very lively dog that loves to spend their time with family either playing or snuggling with them.

They are good with family pets too if raised from an early age. Although their hunting instinct might strike sometime, so while taking them out keeping them on the leash is necessary.

Cocker Spaniel is quite alert of the activities going on in the surrounding. They responds any unusual thing by barking at them and warning their owner about someone’s presence. Their this quality makes them a great watchdog.

They are a lively and fun dog that does not let you get bored. As an active dog, it can be your companion for running and jogging. They need some exercise regularly to keep their health and mind fit.

Personality of the Cocker Spaniel

The personality of Cocker Spaniel is smart, bright, and friendly. They are a very merry dog that gets along with everyone. They are a very affectionate dog that loves to cuddle and sit on the lap of their people. They thrive on their people love and attention and if they do not get the attention, they might get depressed and even destructive.

Cocker Spaniel is a smart dog breed that catches on a new instruction and commands quickly. They need a firm leader with can teach them with consistency. As a people pleaser, they tend to be focused on training if you provide them with delicious treats and lots of vocal praises.

Cocker Spaniel on training field — Cocker Spaniel retrieving a toy on training.
Image Source: Gun Dog Magazine

Never use force hand on them as they might get scared and will not be able to remain focused on the training. Be gentle and kind towards them even if they make some mistake.

Is Cocker Spaniel Child-Friendly?

Cocker Spaniel is a very friendly dog that gets along with kids of all age pretty well. Their size is perfect for kids to play with as they are not big to get afraid of them knocking over kids and also not too small that children might knock over them.

Although small kids should be supervised as they might play rough by pinching and biting. Other than that, Cocker Spaniel makes an excellent playmate for small kids.

Baby having fun with Cocker Spaniel.
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What Makes Cocker Spaniel Aggressive?

Cocker Spaniel is not at all an aggressive dog breed. They tend to get along with everyone. Although, raising them in a bad environment can make them aggressive. Their aggression depends on the way you have raised them, otherwise, Cocker Spaniel is not born aggressive.

How Does Cocker Spaniel Behave Around Strangers?

Cocker Spaniel is reserved around stranger but after you introduce them properly, they become welcoming of them. At first, they will even bark if they see some stranger passing by but are not likely to get aggressive and bite. They just bark to warn their owner and once they get to know the person, they become friends with them.