{"id":9960,"date":"2022-08-09T14:53:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T14:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-train-a-springer-spaniel-puppy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T14:37:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T14:37:16","slug":"how-to-train-a-springer-spaniel-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/breed-specific\/how-to-train-a-springer-spaniel-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train a Springer Spaniel Puppy: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boing!! We hear you\u2019ve had a Springer Spaniel puppy bounce into your life! What a joy. These little dragons are like machines when it comes to scent and gundog work, but they\u2019re also huge cuddle monsters. You get the best of both worlds when you get a Springer. They really are fabulous dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Spring into action with our app!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a Springer Spaniel is not for the faint-hearted, though. You\u2019re definitely in for a roller coaster\u2026Yes they are all of those wonderful things described, but alongside that comes the big responsibility of training a Springer Spaniel puppy. They will lap it up, don\u2019t worry, but they definitely need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites for training my Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What age can I start to train my Springer Spaniel puppy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can, and should, start training your Springer Spaniel puppy as soon as you get them home. Hopefully, your breeder started doing some basic training and teaching them about life already, but they are like sponges and will absorb any training you give them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\">What do I need to train my Springer Spaniel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a huge list of fancy equipment when training a Springer Spaniel puppy but at the very least consider the following essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A food or treat pouch &#8211; Although Springers are pretty toy motivated and actually have a remarkable ethic for just wanting to work they also like food and it can make training go faster.&nbsp; The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r7FkZk\">Rapid Rewards treat pouch<\/a> has lots of cool features, and even space for a ball, a cheaper option is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ncjbIy\">The Mikki treat pouch<\/a> and that\u2019s fine and dandy too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Find comfort in training through our app<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K9wEe2\">A comfortable collar<\/a> &#8211; In the UK as well as many other countries it\u2019s the law that dogs wear collars and an ID tag. We\u2019ve got lots of suggestions for<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/what-you-need-to-know-about-puppy-collars\/\"> what to look for in a collar<\/a> here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/345N32I\">A Harness for leash walking<\/a>: Springers traditionally barely wear a leash, never mind have to learn how to walk on one. The world is also very exciting with lots of birds to look at, and it can make them more likely to pull. Wearing a harness will stop them from choking themselves the next time they spot a bird, or sniff an exciting smell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know about training Springer Spaniel puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Springer Spaniels bred for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Springer Spaniels are bred as hunting dogs and were used to flush out, or \u2018spring\u2019, birds and game into the air so that they could be shot. They were also used to retrieve the shot game, and have a wide mouth so that they don\u2019t damage the bird when bringing it back to the hunters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days they are popular companion dogs. They are so soppy!! But they\u2019re also used in drug, money, bomb detection, and other search dog tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this have to do with how I train my Springer Spaniel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always useful to know what a dog is bred for, as that will give you an idea of your puppy\u2019s motivators which you can use in your training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When training a Springer Spaniel puppy remember that they love to sniff, and they generally love their owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the training program and topics we\u2019ll cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this training program, we\u2019re going to be letting you know what exercises you should be doing with your Springer Spaniel. We\u2019ve split them up into Socialization, Obedience and Handling and Grooming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We mostly think of training as being about obedience, even though <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/about\/\">Life Skills<\/a> are really what you want to train puppies for so that they\u2019re happy and confident as adults.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this 8 week Springer Spaniel training guide we\u2019ll let you know when you should be teaching your Springer Spaniel all about<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lying down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning their name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coming when you call them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking nicely on a lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing fetch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping in their crate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with being left alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going to the bathroom in the right place&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we build this program:&nbsp;Push Drop Stick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get the best out of your Springer Spaniel puppy it\u2019s important that you keep them mentally challenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this by increasing the level of difficulty in training exercises using the push drop stick method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never heard of it? No worries, here\u2019s how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Push, Drop, Stick method works by repeating an exercise 5 times. Each time your puppy gets it right they get a reward. If they get 5 out of 5 right, then we\u2019re going to push. That means pushing the level of difficulty, or increasing the criteria for that exercise. An example might be asking them to sit for 3 seconds, if they get 5 out of 5 right, we might try for a 5-second sit on the next training set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Springer puppy only managed to stay in their sit for 3 seconds on 3 or 4 out of 5 then we would stick and try another 5 again. Maybe practicing at the same difficulty will get us 5 out of 5 right, which means we\u2019re then able to push and make it more difficult, yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they only got 1 or 2 out of 5 right then we\u2019d drop the level of difficulty to maybe one second, and see if we can get 5 out of 5 right at that level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By training in this way we make it really predictable for the dog, and we don\u2019t get stuck on the same boring level all the time, but we also don\u2019t make it too hard too quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 1 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first week of training a Springer Spaniel puppy and having them home then you\u2019re going to want to take some time getting to know them, kissing those tiny little feet, nuzzling that velvety fur and enjoying that sweet puppy breath!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first week of training, we\u2019ll still want to dive straight into&nbsp;socialization exercises,&nbsp;training and husbandry tasks, because your Springer can do it and will thank you for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Let your puppy explore the yard<br>\u2013 Teach your puppy about surfaces<\/td><td>\u2013 Name<br>\u2013 Sit<br>\u2013 Recall<br>\u2013 Retrieve<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Potty Training<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Hand Touch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Sleep Training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to start sleep training a Springer Spaniel puppy or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">how to get your Springer Spaniel puppy to sleep through the night<\/a>, then we can safely say you\u2019re not alone. Despite being hunting dogs they really do thrive on company and as they don\u2019t have any littermates or their mother around anymore, that company will need to be you\u2026just for now anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest having them sleep next to your bed, preferably in a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/best-puppy-crates\/\">crate<\/a> . The temptation to have them in your bed is strong, and they will be more than pleased to oblige you. Just a warning though, Springers get quite big and hairy, so being in the bed might not be something you want for the long term, but please never let them cry it out in a room far away or downstairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">this bedtime routine<\/a> when sleep training a Springer Spaniel puppy and you\u2019ll be fine!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Alone Training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>When teaching alone training to a Springer Spaniel puppy take it slowly. They are sociable but generally ok <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-long-can-you-leave-a-puppy-alone\/\">left alone for short periods<\/a> from a reasonably early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up a puppy cam and test out how they are when you leave them with a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-puzzle-toys\/\">stuffed puzzle toy<\/a>. We have a full program on how to teach your Springer Spaniel to be ok on their own in our Zigzag puppy training app.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Potty training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>In our experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">potty training<\/a> a Springer Spaniel puppy is usually not too much of a bother. Their mother will have done a lot of hard work for you, but you have to keep up with getting them out often so that they don\u2019t have a chance to have accidents inside. Remember every accident is a missed chance to show them where to go.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">Socialization training<\/a> for a Springer Spaniel puppy will be important so they can be confident dogs. Some of the best hunters and working dogs can also be a bit shy or nervy, so make sure you take it slowly, use plenty of rewards and make socializing your Springer puppy fun!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we recommend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letting your Springer Spaniel puppy explore the yard &#8211; they will love all of the sounds and smells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach your puppy about different surfaces&nbsp; &#8211; give them the confidence to walk on anything!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training to do this week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re going to love training your Springer Spaniel puppy &#8211; they are hard workers and eager to learn. They can get a bit stressed and \u2018clown about\u2019 when they\u2019re worried about getting something wrong so keep it light and use plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-rewards-and-treats\/\">rewards<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week try the following exercises with your Springer Spaniel puppy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/teach-a-puppy-its-name\/\">Teach your Springer Spaniel their name<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/\">Teach your Springer Spaniel puppy to sit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall &#8211; How to teach your Springer Spaniel puppy to come back when called<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-training-games-library\/\">Puppy Training Games&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Preventing resource guarding<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Springer Spaniels are bred to retrieve game, so not wanting to give it up would be a huge disadvantage for their working owners wouldn\u2019t it? Having said that, they will have been trained, since they were puppies, that giving up items is fun!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you practice lots of swaps with your Springer Spaniel&#8217;s favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/best-puppy-toys\/\">toys<\/a> so that you don\u2019t end up with a resource-guarding situation when they\u2019re older.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Husbandry exercises to do this week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handling your puppy &#8211; Focus on touching your Springer Spaniel puppy all over &#8211; when they\u2019re older they can get grass seeds or dreaded ticks so they have to be taught that being touched and checked is ok.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 2 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How have you found training a Springer Spaniel puppy? They want to learn a lot, you can always jump ahead a little bit and teach them some <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/fun-puppy-tricks\/\">fun tricks <\/a>to keep it interesting. This is a great one for kids to get involved with too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Fireworks<br>\u2013 Watch the world go by outside your house<br>\u2013 Play dress up<br>\u2013 Sit in the car<br>\u2013 Invite friends over<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Potty Training<br>\u2013 Name \u2013 in yard<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 cue word<br>\u2013 Fetch<br>\u2013 Drop<br>-Sit \u2013 add a cue word<br>\u2013 Leash walking<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>In this week&#8217;s socialization training a Springer Spaniel puppy, we will focus on new experiences and noises. A lot of Springer Spaniel puppies will be fine around noises, they might have been taught to hear gunshot from a young age, but it\u2019s worth keeping on top of unusual noises at home too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireworks &#8211; check out the guide to firework training in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the world go by &#8211; train your Springer Spaniel puppy to just watch and learn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play dress up &#8211; that&#8217;s you, not your Springer pup! Get them used to you wearing big boots and a funny hat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit in the car &#8211; check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-car-carriers-guide\/\">car carrier guide<\/a> to get them somewhere safe and comfortable to sit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Plenty to be getting on with training a Springer Spaniel puppy this week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/puppy-separation-anxiety\/\">Alone training<\/a> &#8211; keep building up the time you leave them with food toys to prevent separation anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">Crate training<\/a> &#8211; does your Springer Spaniel puppy love their crate? Most tend to like their \u2018den\u2019 but might need convincing that being shut in is ok.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach them their name in the yard &#8211; there will be an element of distraction here, as they will be very interested in all of the smells. Use good treats, or maybe their favorite toy as a reward?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall training: add a cue word as they\u2019re coming towards you. Lots of praise and tasty treats!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fetch and drop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">leash walking training<\/a> &#8211; this is hard for most working dogs. They are independent and walking next to you or to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-heel\/\">heel <\/a>can prove tricky. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/picking-your-puppy-harness\/\">harness<\/a> to teach them at first.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-grooming-tips\/\">Brushing your puppy<\/a> &#8211; your Springer won\u2019t need heaps of grooming, but those feathers on their legs can get a bit tangled, and they can get brambles and other unmentionable things in their coat when running through hedges and bracken so make sure you teach them that grooming is fun!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 3 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Week 3 of training your Springer Spaniel puppy! Are you amazed at their wonderful nose? Or maybe they\u2019ve jumped in the local pond to show off their swimming skills?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Liking this article? Download our app now! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope we\u2019ve given you enough to be getting on with, don\u2019t forget to download a trial of the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a> so you can move the training on. We also give you access to a team of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">expert puppy coaches<\/a>, so feel free to send us your questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training Exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Scent Trails<br>\u2013 Go for a drive<br>\u2013 Invite Friends Over<br>\u2013 Write a puppy socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside in the yard<br>\u2013 Four Paws on the floor \u2013 Not Jumping up<br>\u2013 Down<br>\u2013 Generalization<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Harness fitting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Let the fun begin! You might be training your Springer Spaniel puppy outside if they\u2019ve had their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/puppy-vaccinations\/\">vaccinations<\/a>. But if not just use a bag or stroller to carry them to the car or other places so they get to experience the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scent trails &#8211; your puppy will ace this game. Find full details in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\">Zigzag app<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite friends over &#8211; make sure your Springer Spaniel puppy gets the choice of when to approach and say hello. They can easily get overwhelmed by people wanting to touch them so ask your friends to take it slowly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a drive with your Springer Spaniel puppy &#8211; make sure they&#8217;re safely in their car carrier, and bring a friend with you. They\u2019ll make sure your pup enjoys the ride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a puppy socialization checklist for your Springer Spaniel puppy: what kind of things fit your lifestyle? Do you use buses and trains? Put those on there then.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall: teaching your puppy to come when called, outside. More distractions! But bring that favorite tennis ball and your Springer Spaniel will likely come back at lightning speed!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/stop-puppy-jumping-up\/\">Stop your puppy jumping up<\/a> &#8211; they\u2019re not called Springers for nothing. Honestly, Springer Spaniels often jump up on people, and while sometimes it\u2019s to be friendly, it\u2019s often because they\u2019re overwhelmed and trying to appease us.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generalization \u2013 different locations. Teach those fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-obedience-training-guide\/\">obedience skills<\/a> your puppy has been aceing at home, in a different place, even just a different area of the yard is fine.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-lie-down\/\">Teach your Springer Spaniel puppy to lie down <\/a>&#8211; try teaching this from a stand, Springer Spaniels often find it easier than from a sit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alone training &#8211; how is your Springer Spaniel pup doing? Can you start extending the time you leave them for?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Harness fitting for a puppy &#8211; it\u2019s worth getting a harness for your Springer Spaniel puppy as you\u2019ll find teaching leash walking much more comfortable with one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When harness training a Springer Spaniel puppy we suggest a y shaped padded harness like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vN7cof\">True Love padded harness<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Kmj7yx\">Dog Copenhagen Comfort Walk Pro harness<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use plenty of treats so your Springer Spaniel puppy is happy to have the harness taken on and off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 4 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re halfway through our ultimate guide to training a Springer Spaniel puppy, but in reality, you\u2019ve just started your training journey. Yep plenty for you to learn and training to do with your puppy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Meet another dog<br>\u2013 Find a puppy class<\/td><td>\u2013 Settle on a mat<br>\u2013 Leash walking<br>\u2013 Recall games<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming sensitive areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>How is the socialization checklist that you made up? Have you been ticking things off, but perhaps you\u2019ve not met another dog yet? This week we suggest you do if you haven\u2019t already, and find a good puppy class while you\u2019re at it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, we believe the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\">Zigzag app<\/a> covers all of your socialization and training needs, as well as having access to our expert puppy coaches. Still, sometimes it\u2019s just nice to meet up with a group of puppy owners face to face (I know, yes we have a Facebook community which you\u2019ll love but it\u2019s not IRL!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting another dog &#8211; preferably a friend\u2019s dog who you know likes puppies. Keep your dogs at a distance and just reward your puppy for being calm around them. No need to rush and go straight in for a play date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-socialization-classes\/\">Find a good puppy class for your puppy<\/a> &#8211; in the UK we recommend finding a trainer who belongs to one of the member organizations of <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdogcharter.org\/\">the UK Dog Behavior and Training Charter<\/a>. Ask if you can watch a class before you sign up too. That way you\u2019ll see if the classes would suit you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>How is the training going? Have you found your Springer Spaniel\u2019s off switch yet? This week we suggest you try teaching them a nice settle on a mat. Probably best to do it after the leash walking practice and recall games. That way, they\u2019ll be nice and snoozy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settle on a mat &#8211; training your Springer Spaniel to settle nicely when you\u2019re out and about, will be really useful. Use a piece of vet bed and a stuffed kong under your foot so that your puppy is engaged with that rather than being interested in things around them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leash walking &#8211; keep practicing this in places with low amounts of distraction. Often walking up and down the same road will help as your Springer Spaniel puppy will have sniffed all the smells over and over and it will be familiar for them and less exciting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall games \u2013 Play tennis with your Springer Spaniel puppy! Grab a friend or family member and call your puppy between the two of you!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grooming a puppy&nbsp;\u2013 this week focus on sensitive areas, see if your Springer Spaniel puppy will let you touch in between their toes. Do it gently when they\u2019re sleepy so don\u2019t mind so much, or when they\u2019re awake with lots of treats,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re pretty sure you\u2019re learning the ropes now and are doing brilliantly with training your Springer Spaniel puppy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Go to the bar \u2013 you deserve it!<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside using a leash<br>\u2013 Leash walking \u2013 outside<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend nail clips<br>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>This week all of your training will be rewarded with a lovely visit to a dog-friendly cafe or bar &#8211; it\u2019s for your puppy\u2019s socialization, honest!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to a bar\/dog-friendly caf\u00e9 \u2013 you deserve it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; what will you choose this week?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably been doing really well at these basics, now\u2019s the time to push things along if you can a little, and keep things challenging. Training a Springer Spaniel puppy keeps you on your toes doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training: increasing time alone so that you can start to go out and about without your puppy if you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall \u2013 Outside, using a leash or long line if you need to. Learn how to deal with distractions, make a funny kissy noise, or get down low to get your Springer Spaniel interested in what you\u2019re doing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leash walking \u2013 outside, loose leash walking is difficult, so you\u2019ll need to practice an awful lot! It\u2019s worth it though, so put the work in now, as Springer Spaniels get quite strong when they\u2019re older and it will be harder to do then.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises. Keeping things interesting will stretch your Springer pup\u2019s brain, increase the difficulty methodically &#8211; get a notebook to keep track if you can!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Although sidewalk walking and running around on a hard surface can be great for claws it can be quite hard going on a Springer Spaniel puppy\u2019s joints, so you\u2019ll want to teach them to have their claws clipped but it needs to be a slow and gradual process!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week start pretending to clip your dog\u2019s nails &#8211; do this by having a pot of treats near you, and nail clippers in hand, take a paw and lightly touch the paw with clippers and give your puppy a treat. No need to actually clip them just yet, keep things short and sweet and just do one paw at a time. You can revisit this exercise later in the day and do another paw and so on.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 6 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re in the final stretch of this guide &#8211; we hope you\u2019ve found it useful. Don\u2019t forget we give you a much more detailed training program and give access to a live team of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">expert puppy coaches<\/a> in our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\">Zigzag puppy training app.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Following on walks<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Check puppy\u2019s mouth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 more items off your socialization checklist &#8211; what new things can you do with your puppy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Training a Springer Spaniel puppy can be a little trickier as they get older, and their confidence grows. No longer are they sticking to you like little shadows on walks. Perhaps they\u2019re chasing after birds, or wanting to say hello to other dogs?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following on walks &#8211; have a special <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/best-puppy-toys\/\">toy<\/a> or delicious treat, and reward your puppy lots for following you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick &#8211; keep increasing the difficulty and testing to see what level you\u2019re at with training exercises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Dental problems can be common in dogs if you don\u2019t keep an eye on your puppy\u2019s teeth. The easiest way to do this is by teaching them that it\u2019s fine to have their teeth brushed. To do this you\u2019ll need to work on them being happy with you handling them around their mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start checking your puppy\u2019s mouth and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-teeth-cleaning-guide\/\">teeth<\/a> &#8211; do this by teaching them that hands near their mouth &#8211; treats. Start really gently, touch their cheek &#8211; treat, touch their chin &#8211; treat, and so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 7 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7-week itch? Well, we hope not. We\u2019d imagine your Springer spaniel puppy has their paws firmly under the table and has become an inseparable member of your family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Not going to plan? Our app can help with that! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll be focussing on in training a Springer Spaniel this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Puppy Agility<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Wait<br>\u2013 Walk with a friend\u2019s dog<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 off the leash<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend eardrops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>This week why not try something new with your Springer puppy like <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-agility-training\/\">puppy agility<\/a>? While your puppy shouldn\u2019t be jumping and twisting, there are many good skills they can learn at a good puppy agility class, ready to rock the agility ring later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist this week &#8211; maybe a trip to the beach to feel the sand between your Springer Spaniels toes? Don\u2019t be too surprised if they have a good <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/how-to-stop-a-puppy-from-digging\/\">dig <\/a>on the beach!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/\">Teach your Springer Spaniel puppy to stay<br><\/a>Next up in training a Springer Spaniel we\u2019ll work on teaching them to be still and stay &#8211; this is not so easy for a busy spaniel, they can be so intense!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go for a walk with a friend\u2019s dog<br>Taking your Springer Spaniel puppy for a walk with friends and their dogs, is the stuff that dreams are made of? Well for now just practice with one friend\u2019s dog, so you can reward your puppy for doing all of the wonderful things they do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall \u2013 off the leash<br>We know, it feels scary to train your Springer Spaniel puppy off the leash, but they&#8217;re usually quite good at sticking with you. Reward frequently, do lots of play so that you&#8217;re the best thing ever in the park<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<br>Do a longer sit or down, train your Springer Spaniel in a different location. Anything really which pushes their training on, in a fun and methodical way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend ear drops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaniel ears can get quite dirty, so training a Springer Spaniel puppy to have ear drops is a useful thing to do so when you need to do it later, it\u2019s not a big deal. Use an empty bottle or keep the lid on and begin by just teaching them to have their ears looked in for treats. Then bring the bottle out and touch their ear with it for treats and so on. Increasing the difficulty little by little each time, but making sure they\u2019re comfortable at all times.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 8 \u2013 Training your Springer Spaniel puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re on the last week of this guide, but you\u2019re certainly not going to be on the last week of training your Springer Spaniel puppy. Training a dog is a lifelong commitment, even when you think to yourself \u2018I\u2019m not going to train my dog today\u2019 your dog is always learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Joggers and Cyclists<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Practice exercises in different locations<br>\u2013 Teach a hand target<br>\u2013 Introduce nose work<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Nail trims<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Although the socialization window is closing for your Springer Spaniel puppy, you should know that exposing them to new experiences in a positive way, that teaches them not to be scared or worried by things, is generally a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joggers and Cyclists<br>Your Springer Spaniel puppy needs to learn not to chase or similarly be scared of joggers and cyclists. Keep them on a lead or long line at the park until they can stay calm around them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist<br>Did you enjoy taking your Springer Spaniel to the beach? Maybe they\u2019ll like a city farm, or working on some training near a field with livestock in?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>In the final week of the training guide we\u2019ll talk you through generalization and how it matters when training a Springer spaniel puppy. You\u2019ll also want to learn some new skills won\u2019t you? Great, let&#8217;s go!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice exercises in different locations<br>AKA Generalization. General\u2026..what?? Yes, generalization is the principle of teaching your Springer Spaniel puppy that sit means sit whether they hear it in your kitchen at home, or at a DIY store, the side of the road, or up a mountain! Dogs are not very good at generalizing and you\u2019ll need to practice in different locations around the house, in different areas of your yard and at the park, to start with.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach a hand target&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great behavior to teach to any puppy and your Springer Spaniel puppy will love it too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab some treats and put them in a pot or in a treat pouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold your hand out close to your Springer Spaniel\u2019s nose, they will likely sniff it as they\u2019re pretty curious dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as they make contact with your hand, say your marker word \u2018good\u2019 and give them a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep repeating this, and then start holding your hand a little further away to make them move towards your hand more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introducing nose work to your puppy<br>Training a Springer Spaniel to be an amazing scent worker is one of the most fun and simple things you can do as a handler. After all, they do all the work, don&#8217;t they. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You could try and get them on your scent and find your keys, or maybe they\u2019ll seek out their favorite toy behind some sofa cushions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Trim your Springer Spaniel puppy\u2019s claws<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve done some great work on training a Springer Spaniel to be ok with \u2018pretend\u2019 nail clips, and now we\u2019re going to do the same thing but for real!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t stress you\u2019re going to do exactly the same thing, except this time you\u2019ll clip a nail then give them a treat. 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