How To Play With Your English Cocker?
It doesn’t matter how old you are, because an English Cocker Spaniel will always want to play. It is true that as a puppy he will have more energy, but as an adult he will be able to enjoy a little play without problems.
Behavior of the English Cocker
The cocker spaniel is a dog originally from Wales, although it also has Spanish origins. It was developed to chase redfish and became famous in England, specifically among the aristocrats of that country. It even appears in Shakespearean plays!
It is an alert, intelligent, athletic, resistant dog, chosen for being affectionate with children. It usually creates a close bond with one of the family members – usually the one who feeds it and takes it out for a walk – and does not like being alone. He can bark, cry or howl for hours when no one is with him.
You can also avoid his somewhat nervous nature if you encourage him to practice certain dog sports, such as canicross , flyball , obedience rally , bikejoring or the famous agility .
How to play with an English Cocker Spaniel
Although he is a fairly active dog, he can gain weight from overeating or eating too quickly. Therefore, it is recommended to adhere to the habit of playing or going for a walk every day.
When trained from an early age, the English Cocker Spaniel is very obedient, balanced and cheerful. And he will be delighted to be outside and play with his owner.
Since they are puppies they like to play fetch, hide so that others find it or be chased. In this way, they will be able to use up all the accumulated energies and sleep ‘like a baby’ at night. Other interesting games to enjoy with your English Cocker are:
1. Set of glasses
According to Stanley Coren, the cocker spaniel is 18th among the most intelligent dogs; There are 80 in total the canine breeds on that list, so it is more skillful than the average of the dogs. Therefore, you can enjoy this game where you will show your abilities.
It’s very simple. You need two glasses – to start – and I think or treats. Hide the prize in one of them and move the glasses so that the dog ‘chooses’ the one he wants; thanks to smell you can easily find the present. Once you have practiced several times, you can increase the number of glasses.
2. Cardboard box
Not only cats have fun with empty boxes: dogs too, especially if they are English cocker spaniel. The idea is that the dog gets inside and can hide or find some objects such as toys, feed or sweets.
The box does not have to be too big, but if it is of a considerable size, some owners choose to hide and wait for the pet, with its hunter’s nose, to find it.
3. The hiding place
The English Cocker Spaniel has a great nose, which is why it has been used for decades as a pointing dog or prey lifter. You can accentuate that ability by hiding toys or treats in different parts of the house. Change the hiding places every time: this way it is not customary to search in a single place.
4. Frisbee
The famous Frisbee is one of the Cocker Spaniel’s favorite games. Ideal for when we go to the park or the beach in case we do not have a garden or patio at home. In addition, it is perfect because the dog will spend a lot of energy and, when returning home, he will only think about resting.
If you go out all day or your pet is going to be alone for many hours, we recommend that, before leaving, you play at least 15 minutes with this album. You will love it and it will prevent you from feeling sad about not being accompanied. You will spend the whole morning or afternoon sleeping!
It is also important that the English Cocker Spaniel has his own toys for when he is alone at home. Teethers are mainly recommended, as this will prevent it from biting your shoes or any object it finds.
