British Springer Spaniel training methods:
The Springer Spaniel has a gentle temperament, is easy to train, and is eager for happiness. These characteristics make it docile, which is very important for hunters to control it during hunting. The training of this dog is also very important. It cannot be allowed to develop naturally, otherwise , it is easy to develop the bad habits of willfulness and stubbornness.
Fetching is the basis for training in various usage subjects. Its purpose is to train the dog to hold objects to the owner. Latching training is a relatively complex movement, including "biting", "spitting", "coming", "identifying", etc. Therefore, the training must be carried out step by step and gradually formed, and cannot be done too hastily.
First of all, it should be trained to develop the conditioned reflex of "title" and "spit" commands. Training methods should be treated separately according to the dog's neurological type and special circumstances. Generally, induction and forced methods are used. When training with the induction method, you should choose a quiet environment and items that can easily arouse the dog's excitement. Hold the object in your right hand, shake it quickly in front of the dog to arouse the dog's excitement, and then throw it 1 to 2 meters away. Immediately give the "Hatch" command. When the dog reaches the object to be picked up, move it out again. For the "hold" command, if the dog holds the object, the "good" command and petting reward should be given. Let the dog hold the object for a moment (about 30 seconds), and then the "spit" command will be issued. After the owner takes the object, he should Give food rewards. After repeated many times, conditioned reflex can be formed.
Some dogs must be trained using forced methods. At this time, the dog sits on the left side of the owner, gives the command "street", holds the object in the right hand, opens the dog's mouth with the left hand, puts the object into the dog's mouth, and then supports the dog's lower jaw with the right hand. In the early stage of training, after the dog holds it for a few seconds, the "spit" command can be issued, the object will be taken out, and a reward will be given. After repeated training for many times, you can perform "title" and "spit" training according to the command. On this basis, the ability to pick up thrown objects and deliver items is further developed, so that the dog can be trained to have the ability to identify and covert pick ups. When training to pick up thrown objects, it should be combined with hand gestures (right hand pointing to the object to be picked up). When the dog holds the object, it can give the "come" command, and reward it after spitting out the object. If the dog does not come with the title, you should use the training rope to control it and make the dog come.
