Hi im new to this forum based in west sussex patiently trying to train a 8 month old cocker spaniel how different to my old labradors any training tips greatly received
Looking forward to chatting with people with the same interests
Thanks
hello
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Yup, we don't allow that many lab people on here, especially not "foreign" ones... 
Welcome to the mad house from a fellow Cocker sufferer. Just be gentle and try to think faster than they do, not always easy.
Welcome to the mad house from a fellow Cocker sufferer. Just be gentle and try to think faster than they do, not always easy.
In life, it is important to know when to stop arguing with people and simply let them be wrong.
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Hi Motormad
Advice is train the dog in front of you. I started with labs, then got the cocker. She is very different but oh my god how much fun. That said I trained her for picking up so she wasn't all that different in terms of what i trained for. She is a honest, working dog who will go all day. She's a pain in the ass but I could forgive her anything.
I was always told with cockers - You think it, they've already done it. And it's so true. I love the combination of a cocker and a lab when working. I will never be without one now.
Advice is train the dog in front of you. I started with labs, then got the cocker. She is very different but oh my god how much fun. That said I trained her for picking up so she wasn't all that different in terms of what i trained for. She is a honest, working dog who will go all day. She's a pain in the ass but I could forgive her anything.
I was always told with cockers - You think it, they've already done it. And it's so true. I love the combination of a cocker and a lab when working. I will never be without one now.
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Stihl 090
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This may help on your PB viewtopic.php?t=17314
Not too far from you. Inland more
Not too far from you. Inland more