How to Take Care of Cocker Spaniels
Remember that Cockers, like most domesticated dogs, are 'people dogs', and need to have human company most of the time., Make sure you can meet these conditions: You are home most of the time (or can bring your little buddy with you when you leave...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remember that Cockers
Cockers not only need human company, but they tend to need their primary humans. -
Step 2: like most domesticated dogs
You are willing to make sure he/she knows you love them (they do no appreciate being neglected for long periods of time).
You are willing to exercise him for long walks with fair regularity.
They can be high energy dogs that need to release steam to be well adjusted. , There are great articles/videos on the Internet that can help you.
A few basic items that might help you are Don't be overly alarmed by the small bumps on your dog's body.
These bumps are just skin cells the need 'popping'.
Cockers tend to get what is commonly refereed to as 'eye-goobers' (the mucus-like discharge from the eyes).
This can be totally eliminated by giving him/her a bath and rinsing his/her face and gently wiping the affected area with a clean and moist clothe.
If you use a damp tissue to wipe the 'eye-goober' area daily, you will eliminate the problem completely.
If you have your Cocker groomed every 4-6 weeks (and coat trimmed down short for warm climates), you should not have to brush him too often.
If you allow his/her coat to grow out, you will need to brush him/her daily to avoid matting hair. -
Step 3: are 'people dogs'
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Step 4: and need to have human company most of the time.
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Step 5: Make sure you can meet these conditions: You are home most of the time (or can bring your little buddy with you when you leave the home) You would enjoy your little friend following you wherever you go in
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Step 6: or out of the house.
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Step 7: Educate yourself on the grooming and basic maintenance of your Cocker.
Detailed Guide
Cockers not only need human company, but they tend to need their primary humans.
You are willing to make sure he/she knows you love them (they do no appreciate being neglected for long periods of time).
You are willing to exercise him for long walks with fair regularity.
They can be high energy dogs that need to release steam to be well adjusted. , There are great articles/videos on the Internet that can help you.
A few basic items that might help you are Don't be overly alarmed by the small bumps on your dog's body.
These bumps are just skin cells the need 'popping'.
Cockers tend to get what is commonly refereed to as 'eye-goobers' (the mucus-like discharge from the eyes).
This can be totally eliminated by giving him/her a bath and rinsing his/her face and gently wiping the affected area with a clean and moist clothe.
If you use a damp tissue to wipe the 'eye-goober' area daily, you will eliminate the problem completely.
If you have your Cocker groomed every 4-6 weeks (and coat trimmed down short for warm climates), you should not have to brush him too often.
If you allow his/her coat to grow out, you will need to brush him/her daily to avoid matting hair.
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