The No.1 Cocker Spaniel Bestseller!
With over 700 FIVE-STAR reviews, this is the highest-rated Cocker book.
"A wonderful book filled to bursting with information for the Cocker Spaniel owner. It is an absolute must," HAJA VAN WESSEM, celebrated Cocker Spaniel breeder since 1960 & winner of numerous international show titles.
"Brilliant for a well-rounded view of all the questions you'll end up asking! The best thing about this book is the input from different breeders. I thoroughly recommend reading it if you are spaniel parent to be!" HAYLEY, UK owner.
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...& how to avoid potential problems.
Training & Behaviour
Housetraining & Crate Training, Obedience Training, Clicker Training, Collar & Lead, The Recall, Speak & Shush, Specialist Cocker Spaniel Training & Typical Behaviour Traits.
Written BY Cocker owners FOR Cocker owners.
Over 20 breeders & trainers share their best methods for raising & training a happy, well-behaved Cocker Spaniel from puppy to old age.
This book is part of The Canine Handbooks, Amazon's Top Dog Breed Series.
Other topics include:
- What Every Cocker Spaniel Owner Should Know
- First Few Weeks Step-by-Step
- Socialisation & Exercise - How Much & How Often?
- What Makes a Cocker Tick?
- Neutering, Spaying & The Heat Cycle
- A-Z on Cocker Spaniel Health
- Avoiding & Dealing With Separation Anxiety
- Feeding & Grooming
- Cocker Spaniel Rescue
- Caring for Older Cockers
If you haven’t got your puppy yet:
There’s tons of advice on how to spot good & bad breeders & choose a healthy Cocker Spaniel pup with a good temperament.
Several Cocker experts have contributed specialist articles, including Richard Priest, winner of The Cocker Spaniel Championships, on:
- Field Trialling
- Agility & Flyball
- Showing Cockers
- Training a Gundog
- Therapy Cockers
If you’ve read books like The Cocker Spaniel: Care and Training for Home and Sport, Easy Peasy Cocker Spaniel or The Complete Guide to Cocker Spaniels:, you’ll love The Cocker Spaniel Handbook, it’s the most helpful of them all.
REVIEWS:
"Fantastic read, so well thought out. Discusses every topic you could ever wish to know from buying a puppy, first days with puppy, working or show cocker, character and temperament, diet, illness, training, exercise - I can't list it all! Such a terrific book," KIRSTY WELLS, UK
"This is the Dr. Spock of Cocker Spaniels! I've read through and know I will keep going back for review. Very comprehensive!" TONI BROWN, USA
"What an excellent book - a must for all Cocker Spaniel owners. What a great idea to have so many breeders give an insight to the life of a Cocker Spaniel," KEITH HENDERSON, UK
"Nice to have a reference about a breed by folks who are actually writing for that breed, rather than mass-producing breed books," PAUL E BENSUSAN, USA
"I have just finished reading this book and I am so impressed at how comprehensive it is! The participation from breeders and owners of the different types in this breed are a wonderful and insightful addition. I highly recommend it," B. CHEESEMAN, UK
"Brilliant book, well presented and absolutely full of information on cocker spaniels, very happy customer. A+++," ANDREW MARGRAVE, UK
"Best Cocker book. So down to earth it’s a real help," TIM BENN, UK
"A wonderful book filled to bursting with information for the Cocker Spaniel owner. It is an absolute must for everyone having a Cocker or planning to have one,” Haja van Wessem, celebrated Cocker Spaniel breeder since 1960 & winner of numerous international show titles.
This one-stop manual will help you care for, train & build a successful lifelong partnership with your Cocker Spaniel.
Canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 40 leading breeders to produce the biggest & most up-to-date book yet on Cockers. The 284 pages are easy to read & packed full of insider tips & practical info on understanding, caring for & living with these handsome & cheerful dogs.
Puppies - Learn: - How to Prepare Your Home
- Typical Cocker Behavior
- Getting Through the First Few Days & Nights
- Where Should Puppy Sleep?
- Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond
- Exercise - How Much & How Often
- Crate Training & Housebreaking
- Socialization
- Obedience Training, incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Leash & Clicker Training
- How to Deal with Issues like Puppy Biting & Chewing
- Feeding a Puppy, Adult & Senior Dog
Breeders give their personal advice on what to expect from bringing home your puppy right through to old age – & the pitfalls to avoid.
For anyone who hasn’t chosen their puppy yet, there’s: - How to Find a Good Breeder & The Questions to Ask
- Puppy Contracts
- Where NOT to Buy a Cocker Spaniel From
- Working or Show Cocker?
- Colors
- How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog
- Picking a Pup With the Right Temperament for You
- Rescue Cockers
Cocker Spaniel Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect the Breed, Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Allergies, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping.
Several experts have contributed specialist articles on topics including Field Trialling, Showing Cockers, Agility & Flyball, Training a Gundog, & Therapy Cockers.
REVIEWS FOR THE COCKER SPANIEL HANDBOOK:
“This is the Dr. Spock of Cocker Spaniels! I've read through and know I will keep going back for review. Very comprehensive!” TONI BROWN, USA
”Excellent book and one I shall be keeping permanently by my side when my new puppy arrives. Goes into great detail about every aspect of this breed. I recommend new cocker spaniel owners to read this,” S. FOXCROFT, UK
“I have just finished reading this book and I am so impressed at how comprehensive it is! The participation from breeders and owners of the different types in this breed are a wonderful and insightful addition. I highly recommend it,” B. CHEESEMAN, UK
“What an excellent book - a must for all Cocker Spaniel owners. What a great idea to have so many breeders give an insight to the life of a Cocker Spaniel,” KEITH HENDERSON, UK
