My girl is proving rather brave and although right now her puppy instinct tells her to stay close to me, in an area she knows well she can be very independent so I want to start her on obedience training asap.
She's from working lines but both parents apparently level headed so I am hoping she...
So cute! I've had my little springer for a few weeks now, working lines too and named her Jazz/Jazzmine :) Look forward to some photo updates when Fern grows!
Yes he is very striking but not sure re mix, quite a few champions in his line but I have no idea if they are working or show ones!
Will post pics for sure I am taking way too many ;)
Hello :) I have only used the horse side of the forum so far but have this gorgeous addition to the family so thought I would introduce her and get to know other English Springer Spaniels owners around :)
Jazz was born on the 21st Jan 2016 and here she is :)
At 10 weeks:
At 8/9...
I did almost 10 years ago, saved up for weeks for that lesson, cost me my then weeks of wages. All to have an Olympic rider/trainer sat in the corner with a fag having less than zero interest. Taught me very quickly to never again seek lessons with 'names' but instead research the method and...
I agree in-hand work is fascinating :)
Personally, I think it is best to start in a well fitted cavesson with centrally placed nose ring. I would keep sessions very short to start with as you then limit the possibility of incorrect movement causing damage through repetition, 10min to start...