Bad Advice...

[Logan]

In all breeds, every dog is different. I remember hearing years ago that the Cocker Spaniel breed had gone through exactly what we hear about Golden Retrievers and Labs now. They were overbred and many personality issues resulted. I might be overreacting to the negatives that people have heard and known about this particular breed (and thankfully my experience was a good one - the only reason I didn't get another one was the grooming issues), but let's remember how we feel when we hear the generalized attacks on other breeds. Every breed probably has horror stories - some more than others. As I have reported before, a good friend of mine had to put down her Golden Retriever for the same reasons! I'm just sorry that things didn't work out for the one that started this thread.

[Cincy'sMom]

I certainlt didn't mean for this to tirn into a bash cockers thread (not that it has), but I have expereince with only one cocker. He is sweet with people, but doesn't like other dogs.

My point (which I think most understood) was that just becuase someone says they are a trainer, doesn't mean they have the right methods. An dthe right methods may be different for every individual and dog. Personally, I believe in postive reward, not negative punishment. Please, before you use any trainer, make sure you are comfortbal with the training methods

[Logan]

I completely understood what your point was, and totally agreed with it. Hope you didn't think my post was pointed at you. It wasn't pointed at anyone in particular, I promise.

[wolf_Q]

I never said ALL cockers were mean...just most of the ones I've met. I'm aware that it doesn't mean it's a bad breed. It's not. I've met several sweet ones too. I just think their popularity has made some dogs with issues. Just like as with any other popular breed. Sorry, I wasn't meaning to "bash" cocker spaniels.

[wolfsoul]

all the cockers ive met have been really nice, but almost every book i read says that they r the dogs that bite the most...ive never been bitten by one...the only dogs ive been bitten by r a neopolitan mastiff, a border collie and an american bulldog...

[Cincy'sMom]

I wasn't directing my post at anyone either and I wasn't trying to say anyone was cocker bashing. Just merely my thought sin response to other responses

[Cincy'sMom]

I wasn't directing my post at anyone either and I wasn't trying to say anyone was cocker bashing. Just merely my thoughts in response to other responses