Riley's First Day at Home

Riley's First Day at Home Video Clips. Duration : 0.23 Mins.

8 week old springer spaniel puppy at home for the first time

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Abby- Black & Tan English Cocker Spaniel growing up

Abby- Black & Tan English Cocker Spaniel growing up Tube. Duration : 6.18 Mins.

This video consists of both pictures and videos of Abby (my black and tan English Cocker Spaniel) growing up. I named Abby Rose after The Beatles album, Abbey Road so I used Oh! Darling from the Abbey Road album and also Hey Bulldog from Yellow Submarine.

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Cocker Spaniel ear infection remedy!

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Maggie my Cocker Spaniel and the amazing cure for her ear infections. Duke my defective King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. They love me no matter how ugly I look. Hills Prescription Diet Ultra Alegen Free Dog food--a life saver!

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english cocker spaniel chasing her tail

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Sara is an english cocker spaniel, she's 15 weeks old. From time to time she thinks her tail is the best toy to play with.

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Puppy: 8 Week Cocker Spaniel Tricks

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Just started training my little puppy, Nessie. Once all completed, I will upload another one.

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Dog Training - How to Train a Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are a very popular breed that tends to be good with children and other dogs. Because of its size and temperament Cocker Spaniels are great for apartment living and make great additions to any family.

If you get your Cocker Spaniel as a puppy start socialization early. Cocker Spaniels like any breed of dog needs to be exposed to a lot of different people, places, sounds and other dogs when they are puppies. The more your Cocker Spaniel is socialized the more stable they will be as adults.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

Crate training is very important for Cocker Spaniels. The one big behavior problem faced by many Cocker Spaniel owners is housetraining. By using a crate it can greatly help with any housetraining problem.

Dog Training - How to Train a Cocker Spaniel

Management of behavior is very important. Keep a close eye on your puppy until they are fully housetrained. A fenced in yard is also a very good idea to keep your dog in the yard.

Cocker Spaniels need to be groomed on a regular basis. Get your Cocker used to grooming early. Make it a fun experience by brushing and combing in short sessions that are ended with a toy or treat.

Train early using positive reinforcement. Cocker Spaniels can be very sensitive dogs and do not respond well to harsh training. Some good commands to teach are sit, stand, down, stay, heel and come.

Cocker Spaniels are from the sporting group and require regular exercise. It's good to physically and mentally exercise your Cocker Spaniel. Swimming, hiking, walking and retrieving are all great physical activities for your Cocker. Obedience and tricks are great mental actives. Buster Cubes and Kong toys are also good toys that mentally exercise your Cocker.

Dog Training - How to Train a Cocker Spaniel

Dog Training, Target training Cocker Spaniel

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Targeting a 4 year old Cocker Spaniel Female to sit, down, find the heel position and introduction to the stand command with a target stick, clicker and treats by Linda Kaim of Coeur d'Lion K9 in Westminster, Maryland. We train basic obedience, behavior modification and offer problem solving solutions for pets to the Mid Atlantic region. Couer d'Lion K9 trains useful skills to family pets using positive, motivational training in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and DC

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working Cocker Spaniel training

working Cocker Spaniel training Tube. Duration : 2.12 Mins.

My 7 month old working cocker learning to take directions while retrieving in water

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Molly, our cute Springer Spaniel puppy

Molly, our cute Springer Spaniel puppy Tube. Duration : 3.80 Mins.

This is Molly, our Springer Spaniel, when she was 7 weeks old...enjoy!!!

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Bella "Good Girl" Willis (1999-2007)

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A montage in memory of the greatest little pooch ever rescued!!! Bella Willis, a golden cocker spaniel born in San Francisco, lived most of her life in Southern California, with her mommy & daddy (my sister & brother-in-law)...

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ADORABLE Baby Cocker Spaniel

ADORABLE Baby Cocker Spaniel Tube. Duration : 1.37 Mins.

How cute is she?? She had wall-eyes while she was little, but it went away. I believe she's about 5 weeks old here.

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Everybody's Latino (Betcha!)

Everybody's Latino (Betcha!) Video Clips. Duration : 2.90 Mins.

Download the track from SiTV's website. www.sitv.com Betcha Didn't Know They Were Latino! The census reports that there are over 50 million Latinos in the United States! So Kamikaze School's Latino Rock band of adorable singing puppies is taking it to the called... and the white house to spread the word. Our band, lead by Rico the singing chihuahua, visits President Obama to let him know just how many chicanos there really are and calls out all the undercover hispanic celebrities we know and love. From Jenifer Lopez to Charlie Sheen, no one is safe. Not even the New York Yankees or the Los Angelos Dodgers Song Lyrics coming soon. Animated Music Video kamikazeschool.com Band Members Rico - Chihuahua - Lead Singer, Flamenco Guitar Omar - Pug - Peruvian Flute Linda - Cocker Spaniel - Maracas Laz - Havanese - Congo Drum

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Cocker Spaniel grooming part 1

Cocker Spaniel grooming part 1 Tube. Duration : 9.52 Mins.

Me grooming my handsome little guy Danny. In this Video I show you how to do the face and ears and I also begin to show you the cocker crown. I will show more on the cocker crown on part 2. Thanks for watching I hope you enjoyed.

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Lucille Hot Sexy Little Sugar Momma English Bulldog Puppy

Lucille Hot Sexy Little Sugar Momma English Bulldog Puppy Video Clips. Duration : 5.55 Mins.

Meet the little girl who has stolen my heart and made me feel like a real person again, she is just darling and is 4 months old and very cute and sweet, Her daddy is a champion and she is very much show quality and i am thinking about going back into the ring and maybe having a 181 st champion doggy finished by me, Yes I used to show ascob american cocker spaniels and chocolate was my fav, and after i lost my nestly 2 yrs ago to natural old age of 14 i never thought i would love a puppy again ..... well i was real wrong, i just melted when i met Lucille, aka Lucy for short, enjoy and thanks for watching georgia and Lucy Lou

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Cocker Spaniel Inglese: Cookie! 1

Cocker Spaniel Inglese: Cookie! 1 Tube. Duration : 3.68 Mins.

Video del mio cucciolo Cookie, un bellissimo Cocker Inglese! Dai 3 ai 5 mesi... Guardatelo e poi andate a visitare il mio sito: www.cockerspanielinglese.it

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Hokulele's Camera

Hokulele's Camera Video Clips. Duration : 0.73 Mins.

Fight between master and puppy over camera. Who wins watch and see.

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Kobe The Cocker Spaniel

Kobe The Cocker Spaniel Video Clips. Duration : 2.17 Mins.

Cocker Spaniel Kobe's first year

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9 week old Ollie - first day in our garden

9 week old Ollie - first day in our garden Video Clips. Duration : 1.00 Mins.

Our new 9 week old Cocker Spaniel named Ollie, this is his first day in the garden with the kids.

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Painswick Puppies Video #5

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Painswick Clumber Spaniel puppies. Video 5 at 5 weeks of age. Born in Sydney, Australia on 1st October. clumber, clumber spaniels,painswick clumbers

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American Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds

The American Cocker Spaniel, usually just known as Cocker Spaniel (despite its British origins) is a small and playful dog suited for families. An English breed of this dog still exists as well, with slightly different characteristics. It was originally brought to America and Canada in the late 1800s. In the early 1900s American Cocker Spaniels were given their own AKC Stud Book and by 1946 the two breeds, American and English, were separated. It is also thought to have originated from Spain. American Cocker Spaniels were originally used to chase out birds and other smaller prey from the forest so that their masters could shoot them, but they are rarely used for such activities nowadays due to their otherwise gentle nature. The American Cocker Spaniel is part of the sporting breeds, and they are the smallest in this group. Though they can sometimes be aggressive towards other dog breeds they are in no way a violent race of dogs, and are both easy to train, intelligent, and playful. They get along nicely with children of varied ages.

American Cocker Spaniels weigh an average of 18 to 28 pounds (6 to 9 kg), and are usually 14-15 inches long. The colour of their fur-coat can vary much and they are divided further into different groups with their colours in mind, both single colours and multiple colours on each dog is common. The norms are black, buff, or chocolate, but other streaks of colours can occur. They are easy to train, but do not do well with rough or harsh training.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

The American Cocker Spaniel is in general a dignified and pretty dog, with a relatively long wavy fur-coat, silky ears and an expression filled with innocence. They are devoted, playful, filled with energy and affection. The perfect Cocker temperament is happy, outgoing, and eager to please everyone. When American Cocker Spaniels are happy they tend to wag not only their tail but also their entire back-end, which is something that no other dog breeds normally do. They are well-suited for both newcomers to the art of dog-owning and veterans. They can however sometimes get a bit too devoted and attention-craving, so having a lot of time to spend on a dog of this breed is a plus. The lifespan of a Cocker Spaniel is around 10-14 years, and common health issues include PRS. HD, cataracts, autoimmune problems, skin conditions, separation anxiety and epilepsy. Ear infections are also quite common.

American Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds

American Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds

Peanut the Cocker Spaniel barking! so cool

Peanut the Cocker Spaniel barking! so cool Video Clips. Duration : 1.48 Mins.

Peanut doesn't bark MUCH...it's cute though :)

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Adorable! English Cocker Spaniel puppies @ 3 weeks old

Adorable! English Cocker Spaniel puppies @ 3 weeks old Tube. Duration : 4.88 Mins.

5 English Cocker Spaniel puppies @ 3 weeks old.

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MOV03F.MOD

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English Cocker Spaniel pups

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Puppy loves ice cream ( cockerspaniel )

Puppy loves ice cream ( cockerspaniel ) Video Clips. Duration : 2.02 Mins.

this is jessie, a 6 month old cockerspaniel. she loves to play around and share desert, i hope you lick the vid, lol. please leave a comment

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Ebony's Puppies moving in the womb

Ebony's Puppies moving in the womb Video Clips. Duration : 5.02 Mins.

day 60 of pregnancy with the puppies moving like crazy!!!

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Cockapoo Puppies

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These are the 5 male puppies from the litter of 8. They are only 4 days old, and their eyes and ears have not opened yet.

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The American Cocker Spaniel

Is the American Cocker Spaniel the right breed for you? Following is a brief standard on the American Cocker Spaniels. Their history, their physical and mental makeup and how to best care for them.

History: American Cocker Spaniels are the smallest member of the Sporting Group of spaniels. Initiated in Spain and developed primarily in England, they were named because they were popularly used to hunt the woodcock in England. The American Kennel Club recognized this breed after the formation of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America (ECSA).The increasing popularity of the breed led to an increase in its exports into the United States. By 1946 American-bred Cockers became prevalent and were acknowledged by the American Kennel Club to be quite distinct from their English cousins.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

The type of work the breed does: The American Cocker Spaniel was initially employed as hunting dogs. They chased out birds and prey from brush lands, which were then shot by their masters. Even today they are primarily thought of as sporting dogs even though they are mainly bred for companionship and dog shows.

The American Cocker Spaniel

Physical Representation: The texture of the coat is silky, flat or slightly wavy. It is short and fine on the head and of medium length in the rest of the body and accompanied with adequate undercoating for protection. Dogs with feathered ears, chest, legs and abdomen are preferred.

Personality and Temperament: Originally meant to be hunting dogs, American Cocker Spaniels are now enjoying immense popularity as household pets. They have acquired a reputation for being good companions to children and get along very well with other pets. The standard height of a male American Cocker Spaniel is 15 inches and bitches are typically 14 inches tall; the height being measured from the top of the shoulder blades to the ground. A grace of half an inch is permitted in a confirmation show. American Cockers are categorized into three colors in a confirmation show: black, any firm Color except black, and parti-Color varieties. The Cocker Spaniels that come under the black category include those that are solid black as well as black with tan points. The ASCOB categories include a range of solid colors from the lightest shade of cream to the darkest red and even brown with russet points. Parti-colors include a mixture of two colors with white as the primary color with no more than 90% coloration and at least 10% of the secondary color. Roans are also included within this category.

Care: A Cocker Spaniel's coat should be sufficiently clipped so that it does not hinder movements of the dog. Electric clippers should be avoided while trimming. Also the trimming should be such that it appears to be naturally done.

Living environment: These are very content dogs and prefer to live in small backyards or similar places. The breed, however, needs to be looked after well and taken care of regularly. Caring for a Cocker Spaniel should include a regular exercise regime in order to prevent obesity and the onset of emotional distress.

At a glance:

Breed Group: American Cocker SpanielHeight: 14 - 15inchesWeight: 15 - 30 poundsColor: black, any firm Color except black, and parti-Color varieties.Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 yearsAverage litter size: 1 - 7

The American Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds

Group: Sporting

Weight: male: 28-34, female: 26-32 lbs

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

Height: male: 15-17, female: 14-16 inches

English Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds

Overview

The English Cocker Spaniel has not always lived in England, and they probably originated in Spain and were brought to Wales around 1000 AD. Spaniels used to be only used as hunting dogs for many years. Though during the early years, these dogs were not used to retrieve the game. They were rather used to drive the game in the direction of the guns.

Temperament

The English Cocker Spaniel is fairly friendly and love to play. In general they are very affectionate and will get along well with children when introduced to them at a very young age. Otherwise, they may be ill-tempered towards the children. This breed makes a fine family companion and will not be happy when left out of the family. They are likely to get along with other dogs and small animals, but socialising these dogs is still recommended. It is advised to keep an eye over the males when together, as they have a tendency to be aggressive in these situations. The English Cocker Spaniel will excel in obedience training seeing that they are very intelligent. They will probably bark to get the attention of their owners when a stranger approaches, but will not be aggressive toward them - they are just protective of their properties. This breed love to play and remains joyful throughout their lives.

Care

The English Cocker Spaniel will require a brushing several times during the week.
It is recommended that they are also clipped four times during the course of the year. The ears can be maintained by cleaning them once a week together with the flaps as they get some food stuck on the ends. The English Cocker Spaniel requires a large amount of exercise and long walks on a daily basis are recommended.

Training

The English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent working dog, and due to their good temperaments they are obedient and devoted. Dogs that are used as field dogs are particularly quick to bond with the master that takes them out to hunt, and they know mechanically how this affiliation should work. Like all dogs, the English Cocker Spaniel also needs firm obedience training so they can understand that you are the dominant figure. These dogs can be very sensitive, so training should not be harsh or unkind in any way.

Health problems

Some ordinary health issues linked to the English Cocker Spaniel include progressive retinal atrophy, glaucoma, deafness, as well as ear infections, and cataracts and undescended testicles.

English Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds

Cocker Spaniel - 12 Easy Doggie Recipes

The doggie recipes below were selected because they are easy to make and provide a healthy alternative to store bought treats and food. All have been tested and have met a most positive response from a variety of eager recipients.

The recipes are time tested meaning they have been around for a while. I decided to make them available for those that would like to try making their own treats and foods for their pets. Give them a try and you'll discover that they are easy to make. Your Cocker Spaniel will love them and you can rest assured that you are providing healthy homemade products.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

Have fun with the recipes. You may want to start with Bacon Bites treats. It's a sure crowd pleaser.

Cocker Spaniel - 12 Easy Doggie Recipes

Bacon Bites Doggie Treats - Great treats for training

Ingredients:

4 slices bacon -- crumbled
1/4 cup bacon grease -- or vegetable oil
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
When thoroughly mixed roll out on a floured surface to about a 1/2 thickness.
Bake for 35-40 minutes in oven.
Cool and serve.

Birthday Cake for Pups - Fun way to celebrate your pup's birth date

Ingredients:

2 strips beef jerky -- (2 to 3)
4 eggs
1 jar baby food, meat, beef, strained
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup corn oil

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Grease a 8x5x3 inch loaf pan then flour throughout.
Smooth butter to a cream in a bowl.
Add corn oil, baby food, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
Mix dry ingredients into beef mixture until batter is smooth.
Crumble beef jerky and fold into batter.
Pour batter into loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Cool on wire rack 15 minutes.
As an option you can ice with plain yogurt or cottage cheese.
Store uneaten cake in refrigerator.

Chicken Delight Comfort Doggie Food - This recipe will tighten up your pup with a delicious meal

Ingredients:

2 cups rice - uncooked
2 small sized potatoes -- cubed
2 chicken thighs -- or white meat
1 stalk celery -- sliced thick
3 carrot -- peeled and halved

Instructions:

Place chicken pieces in large pot.
Cover with cold water (5 -6 cups).
Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to water.
Add salt to taste if you want.
Cover and simmer on low heat about 2 hours until the chicken becomes tender.
Add the rice, cover and cook over low heat for about
30 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove soup from heat.
Pull the chicken meat off the bone ( it will
practically fall off), discard bones.
Return shredded pieces to pot.
Stir well.
Let cool.
Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

Divine Doggy Dinner - A big favorite and very easy to make

Ingredients:

1/2 pound ground beef -- or turkey, chicken, lamb
1/4 cup cooked rice
1 small potato
1/4 cup green beans -- about 5-8 beans
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

Brown the meat in a pan.
When completely cooked, drain the fat.
Add the cooked rice and mix well.
Set aside.
Cut the potato and beans into small bite-sized pieces.
Place in a pot with water; bring to a boil.
Simmer until veggies are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
Drain.
Add the vegetables to the meat mixture.
Add garlic powder; toss thoroughly under low heat.
Let the dinner cool thoroughly before serving to prevent burning.
Yield: about 2 dinners

Dog Oil Supplement - Great for dry doggie skin, helps promote a shiny coat

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cod liver oil
1/4 cup flax seed oil

Instructions:

Place oils in brown bottle and shake well.
Store in refrigerator.
Add two teaspoons to the dogs food each day.
Can be add to dry food as well.
Safflower and Sunflower oil may used as well.

Healthy Snacks - Easy and yummy

Ingredients:

1 cup white rice flour
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup soy flour
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon molasses -- unsulphered
2 tablespoons safflower oil

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients together.
Add molasses, egg, oil and milk.
Roll out flat onto oiled cookie sheet and
cut into bite-sized pieces.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let cool and store in tightly sealed container.

Home Made Biscuits - Your pup will love these

Ingredients:

1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm chicken broth
2 tablespoons molasses
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour -- (1 3/4 to 2)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups cracked wheat
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup non fat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg - beaten

Instructions:

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, 110 to 115 degrees.
Stir in broth and molasses.
Add 1 cup only of the all purpose flour, all the
whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, cornmeal, dry milk, garlic salt and
mix well.
On floured board, knead in remaining flour.
Roll out 1/2 at a time to 3/8" thick.
Cut in desired shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheet, brush tops with beaten egg and milk mixture.
Repeat remaining dough.
Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes.
Turn oven off and let dry
overnight.
Makes 42 to 48.

Rice and Hamburger Favorite - Doggie comfort food - Very easy to make

Ingredients:

2 cups rice
1/2 pound hamburger meat
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup carrots or broccoli or spinach
4 cups water

Instructions:

Put all ingredients into a large pot, boil until done, then cool off and
serve. That's It!

Turkey Treats - Healthy and delicious

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked turkey -- cut up
2 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons grated cheese
1 tablespoon parsley -- freshly chopped
2 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons brewer's yeast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions:

Combine turkey, garlic, cheese, parsley and mix well.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour over turkey mixture.
Add the flour, yeast, and oil.
Stir until thoroughly mixed and all ingredients are coated.
Drop into small lumps onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until brown and firm.
Store in refrigerator.

Vegetarian Dog Biscuits - A healthy alternative

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup Powdered Milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbs. brown sugar
3/4 cup Vegetable Broth
1/2 cup carrots -- optional
1 egg

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300F.
Mix all ingredients into a ball and roll out to about 1/4" thick.
Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter, or strips, or a
cutter shape of your own choice.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and
bake 30 minutes at 300F.

Veggie Bones - Meatless treats

Ingredients:

3 cups minced parsley
1/4 cup carrots -- shredded
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup water -- possibly more

Preheat oven to 350 F, rack on middle level.
Lightly greased baking sheet.
Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil.
Combine all the dry ingredients and add to the veggies.
Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, mixing well.
Make a moist, but not wet dough.
If needed add a little more water.
Knead for one minute.
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
Using cookie cutter, cut out the shapes and transfer them to a baking sheet. Reroll the scraps and continue until dough is all used up.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until biscuits have browned and hardened
slightly.
They will harden more as they cool.
Store in an airtight container.

Puppy Formulas

Recipe #1

Ingredients:

2/3 Cup Goat milk canned (or just regular canned milk)
1/3 Cup water or Pedialyte
1 teaspoon Karo Syrup
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon Dyne or pediatric vitamin

Instructions:

Strain a couple of times to make sure there is no albumin in the
mixture, although it has been used successfully without egg at all.

Recipe #2

Ingredients:

1 cup of canned Condensed milk or evaporated milk
4 ounces plain, full-fat yogurt
1 egg yolk
1 dropper full of baby vitamins

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Hope that you will enjoy making some of the recipes above. We know your pup will. The best part is that there are no preservatives added. All natural treats and foods will render a healthier pet and extend its life span.

Cocker Spaniel - 12 Easy Doggie Recipes

Cocker Spaniels: gorgeous but mad.

Cocker Spaniels: gorgeous but mad. Video Clips. Duration : 3.65 Mins.

I'm too short to see over the long grass, so... (well, see for yourself!)

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Cocker Spaniel Health Problems - What All Cocker Owners Should Know!

Is Your Cocker Spaniel Healthy?

You are what you eat! How many times have we heard that? Well, it's also true of dogs. You can boost your Cocker Spaniel's health by ensuring he eats a nutritious, well-balanced diet.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

His coat and eyes will shine and he'll grow strong bones and teeth and a strong immune system. In addition to a nutritious diet, a good grooming routine and a few simple checks will keep your Cocker Spaniel fit and healthy for life!

Cocker Spaniel Health Problems - What All Cocker Owners Should Know!

Cocker Spaniel Health - Ears

To say Cocker Spaniels' ears are prone to infection is an understatement! Cocker Spaniel ears are long, pendulous and luxuriously silky - they're beautiful and quite tactile!

Their ears lie flat, close to the head, and they often have a heavy growth of fine hair just outside (and sometimes inside) the entrance to the ear canal, making it difficult for air to circulate. If the hair around the ear canal is not regularly plucked or kept to a minimum to increase the air circulation, it can create a warm, dark, and damp environment - ideal growing conditions for infection and bacteria! That's why it's important that we keep our Cocker Spaniel's ears really clean.

You can use any ear cleaner, usually in the form of drops, from your local pet supplier or your vet. Follow the instructions on the packaging and use separate cleaning materials for each ear to avoid cross infection.

Be gentle, and don't poke anything into your dog's ears - it could cause serious damage. Simply clean the outside area and just inside the ear canal, but only as far as you can see - don't go any further. Don't forget to wash your hands before and after cleaning your dog's ears.

Cocker Spaniel Health - Eyes

Cockers are also prone to problems with their eyes, for example, glaucoma, distichiasis, and conjunctivitis. It's important therefore to keep your Cocker's eyes clean by inspecting them weekly, cleaning them once each month, and taking your pet to have regular check-ups with his vet.

Clean your dog's eyes at least once a month using a cotton-wool ball soaked in a solution of 1 cup of distilled water and half a teaspoon of salt. Very gently, clean the hair around the eyes but take extra care not to touch the eye itself.

Always use a separate cotton/wool ball for each eye to avoid cross infection and, remember to wash your hands before and after cleaning your dog's eyes. Regular inspection and cleaning will keep your Cocker's eyes bright and sparkling and will help to avoid many dog eye problems.

Cocker Spaniel Health - Teeth And Mouth

One of the most common symptoms of poor canine health is Halitosis or 'dog breath'. Halitosis is often mistaken for a condition commonly known as 'Cocker mouth' - if your dog has suffered from this condition, you'll know about it!

It's caused by food debris and moisture accumulating around the hair on the bottom lips, which attracts bacteria - this is where the problems begin - trust me, it really does stink! If your dog's mouth is not cleaned or wiped after each meal it can easily develop to the stage where your vet may need to prescribe medication to get rid of the bacteria.

If your dog has bad breath, it could also be a sign of poor dental hygiene, serious tooth decay or some other oral health problem.

However, if your dog's dental hygiene is good, his bad breath may be a symptom of a more serious, underlying, medical problem which will need the immediate advice of a vet, who will not only make the correct diagnosis, but will offer the right treatment too. Never try to make your own diagnosis - always talk to the professionals - for your dog's sake!

Cocker Spaniel Health - Anal Glands

You'll know if there's a problem with your dog's anal glands - your nose will tell you! The glands can be found just below and to either side of the anal opening.

If dog anal glands are not working properly, usually as a result of a poor diet, they can become impacted or infected and will need to be cleared. This is fairly easy to do but if you're squeamish, or don't feel confident enough to do it yourself, perhaps you could ask your vet or your groomer to do it for you?

Cocker Spaniel Health Problems

All dog breeds have health concerns and, as a responsible dog owner, you will want to know which health problems may affect your pet. Some of those that could affect Cocker Spaniel health are as follows:

- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Eye Disease),
- Glaucoma (Eye Disease),
- Cataracts (Eye Condition),
- Familial Nephropathy (Fatal Kidney Disease),
- Hip Dysplasia (Abnormal Development of the Hip Joint),
- Auto-Immune Disease (This name covers a range of immune-related diseases such as, Hypothyroidism, Addisons Disease, Haemolytic Anaemia, and many others).

Cocker Spaniel Health - Conclusion

There are some Cocker Spaniel health problems that may not be preventable, such as hereditary diseases or conditions; however there are many that we can help to prevent with regular inspection and by keeping your dog's eyes scrupulously clean. The above checks and cleaning routines can be easily incorporated into your dog's grooming sessions.

As loving dog owners, Cocker Spaniel health is very important to us. We love our dogs and want them to be in the best of health at all times.

However, it's vital that when our dogs are unwell we don't try to diagnose the symptoms ourselves. We must always consult a qualified veterinary if we're at all concerned about our dog's health

Cocker Spaniel Health Problems - What All Cocker Owners Should Know!

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Training - Dog Obedience Tips for Spaniels

The Cocker Spaniel's warm nature is possibly one of the reasons that you were attracted to this breed in the first place, not to mention the fact that this breed makes a wonderful family pet. However, their warm, sensitive nature is also one of the aspects that make training Spaniels a little different from training other breeds.

How to Train Cocker Spaniels
Cocker Spaniels have a pleasant temperament and even border on the sensitive side of breeds. Therefore, you need to take your obedience training lessons slowly and exercise a lot of patience. An overly harsh word can see your puppy recoiling which can set your training program back a few days. Whenever it seems that you can't quite get your point across, simply take a break, let puppy have some playtime and then resume refreshed. Cocker Spaniels respond best to kind words and gestures of encouragement. They love their rewards and treats, a fact that tends to make them more responsive to your obedience sessions. Cocker Spaniels can have a will of their own which means that you might have to use a little dog psychology when taking your puppy through his obedience lessons. In fact, people often refer to Cocker Spaniels as stubborn. It pays to keep this in mind when you start the obedience lessons and if you decide to be equally stubborn, then you should win out in the end. The previous point is probably one reason why many of these dogs end up being a little spoiled. This is predominantly because the owner has given into the spaniel's charms instead of setting the rules of the house upfront. We all love to spoil our dogs to some extent, especially when they are puppies but it is still preferable if your charming Spaniel responds to your commands in a timely fashion and in the way you have taught. Cocker Spaniels, like most other breeds, can have a tendency to nip too hard when playing. You can start to break your puppy out of this habit by reacting the same way that puppy siblings would react if one of them became too rough. Simply stand up and leave the room each time that puppy refuses to release his biting grip. In this way he will start to get the message that "stop" means "stop".

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

This is one breed that can be very obedient, so training your Cocker Spaniel puppy should be a rewarding activity. You can look forward to a loyal, affectionate companion as he grows up, especially if you take charge of his puppy obedience training right from the start. Have fun with your cute little puppy!

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Training - Dog Obedience Tips for Spaniels

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Training - Dog Obedience Tips for Spaniels

Black Cocker Spaniel

The Cocker Spaniels are one of the most beautiful breed of dogs in the whole world. They will be beautiful all of their lives if they are taken care of properly. Cocker Spaniels make very good pets since they are merry and people-oriented. They wag their tails when they are usually happy. They are the smallest dogs in the Sporting group as recognized by AKC in 1878. They can be both a family pet and a hunting dog. They have speed and great endurance which make them perfect companion for hunting.

Black is the second most popular color for Cocker Spaniels next to the color Buff. They are smaller than most dogs which means their maintenance is considerably less than other dogs. Their food intake is less, they require less space and less exercise. Their maintenance when it comes to haircuts is high though since their hair tends to grow long. You will also need to spend time brushing their coats.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

The Cocker Spaniel wants to be with people all the time. They cannot handle being alone very well. They tend to be destructive when they are left to their own devices. This pet is not for you if you work outside your home.

Black Cocker Spaniel

This breed will experience a variety of health issues, as they get older. They will experience skin problems like dermatitis or eye problems like cherry eyes, glaucoma, cataract, conjunctivitis and distichia, or misplaced hair along the eye. They may even have ear problems and problems with urinating. Most of these health problems are curable but may cause you hundreds of dollars for the treatment or surgery. They are also more prone to autoimmune diseases than any other breed there is and this problem should not be taken lightly since it could prove fatal to your pet.

You should make certain precautions before choosing your pet. Ask the breeder if he has performed health tests on the parents to determine that they are free from diseases common to their breed. As much as possible, do not buy puppies from pet store and never buy any puppy younger than 8 weeks old. They need to be with their mothers before that age.

All in all, the black Cocker Spaniel is a good choice for a family pet.

Black Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel - How to Communicate With Dogs

How to Communicate with your Cocker Spaniel

This is a fun learning experience for all dog owners. Knowing how your pup communicates and by doing a little observation, you'll be well on your way to effectively communicating with your Cocker Spaniel. Dogs have natural instincts and behaviors to be aware. By understanding how dogs communicate the process of bonding, understanding and training your dog become easier.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

Cocker Spaniels are an intelligent breed, but by no means should the owner believe that the pup is smarter than they are. To assume your dog can understand your language is a big mistake. To communicate with your Cocker Spaniel, or any other pup, you must have an understanding how they communicate and interact with people, other dogs and animals. All dogs have the ability to communicate through body signs and varying vocals. It's up to us to recognize the signs and signals.

Cocker Spaniel - How to Communicate With Dogs

How Dogs Think

Dogs think in terms of instincts,images and actions. They do not think in sentences or ideas like we do. They associate actions through body language. For example, if you were to say in a friendly tone "Who wants to go out" you could leave out the words "who wants to go" and the dog would react the same way. The dog has been trained to react to the word "out" and picks the word "out" from the sentence. The dog isincapable of understanding sentences. Your voice and the way you express yourself (your actions) will always have the bigger impact. Try whispering the sentence to your dog and see the reaction, next say the same sentence with excitment and you will notice a big difference in reaction.

Body Signs and vocals used to communicate

Movement of eyes, ears, eyebrows, head, mouth and tail make up the basic body movement signs. Vocal signs include barking, growls, whimper and whines. Gestures by the pup can have changing meanings such as a dog panting. This might indicate the dog could be hot, anxious or just happy.

A tail held high is the sign of a confident and higher ranking dog. In the wild dogs have and display feelings of submission and dominance in them. This is normal pack behavior because there is a hierarchy within the pack. The weaker dogs of the pack submit themselves to the more dominant dogs in the pack. You would notice an insecure dog with the tail lowered. With an aggressive dog you would notice high tail and the hairs on the tail and back of the neck standing up. You would also notice this if the dog believes it must engage to protect itself or property. Most animals will display this behavior in attempting to increase their size in front of their enemy. If you see a dog with a high tail it is very confident.

A dog will wag its tail slowly when accessing a confusing situation. It will continue to so while sniffing and going through the process carefully conducting his evaluation. They will either come to accept the situation or not. Dogs waging their tails very fast are excited. If the dogs hips are moving from side to side along with the dogs tail wags, this is a sign that the dog is ready to submit to a higher ranking dog. You'll see this behavior more often within a litter and in happy pups when they greet their owners.

Aggressive dogs will show their fangs. If the fangs and teeth are visible the dog is indicating that it is ready to bite or attack. In addition a snaring dog will show all his teeth and gums. The difference between a dog smiling and a dog snarling is that a dog smiling will only show front teeth.

Dog ears can tell you plenty on what a dog is accessing. They provide indications of attention levels. A dogs ears facing front and erect indicate that the dog is concentrating. Ears that appear to be lying down indicate that the dog may be fearful of something. Occasionally you will see a dog ears that are forward and horizontal, this indicates the puppy is happy.

Barking is used to communicate in different ways. Dogs tend to bark to convey emotions which include suspicion, stress, fear and pleasure. A shape and short bark indicates the dog is excited or just playing. A repeated high pitch bark indicates the dog is stressed or anxious. Interesting enough, dogs bark to communicate with other animals and dogs but the barking sound is different.

To threaten or show a sign of superiority a dog may growl. Howling is used for long range communication. A dog may yawn when it is bored, sleepy, stressed or confused. A panting dog with an open month is a happy dog. A dog will indicate that it's time to play with a slightly open mouth while panting. The pup will also stomp its front legs and or lift its hind quarters while lower its head and front legs to indicate it wants to play. They will also scratch on things they want. When a dog tilts its head it is trying to recognize unfamiliar sounds or it may be concentrating.

While there are many books that have been written about dog communication and communicating, the above is a common sense approach that will help all dog owners. Take the time to recognize the signs mentioned with your own pup. A little observation will go a long way and its fun. In no time the signs will become clearer and easier to read. This will also help you to increase your bonding by leaning dog language and communicating with your Cocker Spaniel.

Cocker Spaniel - How to Communicate With Dogs

How to Remove Dog Urine Smell From Carpet

If you are wondering how to remove dog urine smell from carpet then I think I can help you. I actually have 2 cocker spaniels who urinated everywhere at the start of their lives in my home. I learned how to remove the smell and eventually they did not do it because I trained them not too, saving me hours. Here are my top tips on how to remove dog urine smell from carpet.

Is it a small carpet/rug? - you may want to consider taking up the rug or carpet if the urine is quite widespread or the dog had urinated in several areas. This may seem like hassle but it is the most effective way to do it and will give you the best results on getting that urine smell out from your carpet. It may be expensive though.

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Get some paper towels - If your dog has urinated on the carpet within the last 24 hours then there will still be moisture in that area. Get a load of paper towels and some gloves that you can throw away afterwards like washing up gloves as this might get a little messy. Apply pressure with the paper towels on the urine area on the carpet. Keep doing this until you can get up no more urine, I cannot stress this enough.

How to Remove Dog Urine Smell From Carpet

Get some baking soda - Get yourself some normal every day baking soda and sprinkle it on your carpet. Before you do this I would recommend trying this on a tiny bit of your carpet to make sure that it will not stain the area. Then what you have to do is wait about 45 minutes for the baking soda to soak up the urine and make sure it gets all of the smell out. I would recommend using too much here rather than too little because you do not want to have to go through this whole process again.

Hoover - Now you hoover the whole urine carpet area and make sure you get it all up. This should get rid of all smells of dog urine from your carpet.

How to Remove Dog Urine Smell From Carpet

"Life of Chloe" Pics of Cocker Mix, 2 weeks till 1 year old.

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Chloe. From 2 weeks old till present day. She is my cocker mix. I rescued her at 2 weeks old and bottle fed her. Shes my baby. :) Oh and shes just sleeping in the pics. lol

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Meet the Boys, Charlie, CJ and introducing HARRIS

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Meet the Boys, Charlie (brown cocker) and CJ (Captain Jack, Russell Terrier) meet their new brother, Harris (Black Cocker Spaniel)

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Filhotes de Cocker Spaniel Inglês

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Filhotes da quinta ninhada da Mel, minha Cocker Spaniel Inglês Caramelo.

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A wild Ginger Ale appeared! Thor used tackle!....it's not very effective. This is my puppy Thor. He's a 12 week old cockerspaniel. Don't worry, we'll be getting back to regular videos soon! We have a Project for Awesome video on Saturday, and a Dubstep Christmas Song featuring Leah Daniels on tuesday. = D DFTBA - Dylan Song: Basement Love's remix of The Bloody Five's 'And for me this forest' New episodes on Tuesdays at 8pm! ish If you like it, please thumbs up, fav, subscribe, tweet, facebook, any social media really. It helps a lot more than you might think. Thanks!!! Check out our Youtube channel @ www.youtube.com Become a Facepagebookspace fan: tinyurl.com Also follow us on twitter @theelemehshow @followandikillyou @thechrishau

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Unpredictable Aggression In Dogs - Rage Syndrome - A Neurological Disorder

Without a doubt the most dangerous dog a professional trainer can encounter is the dog with "Rage Syndrome". Let me first caution the reader not to jump to the conclusion that your dog has "Rage Syndrome" if he is showing simple and predictable dominance or pain related aggression. This in no way would imply that the dog has "Rage Syndrome". This condition is in fact very rare and seldom seen. In 28 years of training approximately 700-1000 dogs per year I have only witnessed true "Rage Syndrome" around a dozen times. Using these kinds of numbers one can see how truly rare this disorder is. Having stated this fact, this disorder by its' very nature, is the most dangerous
of all issues a trainer or owner may face with a dog.

One case in point was a 200 pound Newfoundland that was brought to us for training ten years ago.

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

"Samson" had been purchased as a cute and cuddly puppy by a member of the crew of a ship that specialized in taking out church groups and college kids for weekend cruises in a local harbor. The breed had been selected for their reputation as excellent water rescue dogs. Everything was going along as planned on the weekend excursions until Samson turned one year of age. The owner noticed that on one weekend trip a cheerleader had begun to start a cheer on the trip and the dog suddenly became extremely aggressive toward her. Luckily the dog had been on a leash and restrained.

Unpredictable Aggression In Dogs - Rage Syndrome - A Neurological Disorder

The owner had written the incident off as a misunderstanding on the dogs part toward the girls
body language and loud voice. He brought the dog to us after the next incident in which the dog
after a similar trip, had walked down the gang plank with two girls who were petting him and showing him affection. He explained that the girls boyfriends had shown up and when the girls went to leave the dog had lunged toward one of the girls legs with an open mouth and a growl. One of the boyfriends seeing this had kicked the dog in the head. The dog then turned and grabbed the boyfriend by the leg dragging him to the ground. The owner explained this away saying "if I was kicked in the head I would bite him too."

Samson presented at the consultation with a wagging tail and had slobbery kisses for everyone.
He was compliant to command and correction and sought praise and attention. He was very comfortable in his own skin and showed no signs of shyness or aggression. He was checked in
for training and his first ten days went off without a hitch. Samson willingly learned all of his commands including the down command. The down command is usually the one that will be difficult if dominance is a factor as dogs will see this is a challenge and a subordinate position. Samson was more than willing to submit himself to training and he relished the praise that came with a job well done.

On the tenth day the Kennel Techs were cleaning the kennels and moving the dogs as required to sanitize. When they got to Samson's kennel one of the girls entered his kennel with a hasty leash
and looped him to move him to another kennel. He went along happily wagging his tail. When she
got to the clean run where she was going to put him he balked. She had walked into the kennel and turned to him saying "come on boy. lets go" in a high pitched praising tone. The next thing she knew he was on her. He knocked her to the ground and grabbed her by the leg dragging her to the back of the run while shaking her. The other Kennel Tech reported that it looked like a Grizzly Bear attack.

She was screaming and he was shaking her. The other girl had the presence of mind and the bravery to enter the kennel and stick the hose she was washing with up the dogs nose to get him to release.

He was so fixated on his victim that when she was released, and ran for the door to escape, he ran right past the girl with the hose and caught her at the gate. He grabbed her by the other leg and pulled as she held on to the door. She was lifted prone into the air. The second girl then shoved the hose up his nose again which gave them both precious seconds to escape.

The Kennel Tech was taken to the emergency room where the doctor reported that the injuries to her legs although severe were miraculously placed in a location where there would not be any permanent damage. This is the worst scenario a trainer can face. Normally you can judge a dog by the behavior it presents in a consultation as well as the information you obtain from the client. In this case the client had explained away the aggression and in hind sight probably withheld some other information.

Unfortunately withholding information is all to common when a client consults with a trainer. The usual excuse for this is that they don't want to prejudice the trainer against the dog. The unfortunate result of this can be placing the staff in danger.

In yet another case, we witnessed a woman's eleven month old Doberman attack her in front of our eyes. He knocked her to the ground and began biting her down her rib cage area. When we came
to her rescue we were bitten several times in the process of saving her. Unfortunately after the dog was safely put in a crate (after the three of us had been bitten nine times) she left saying that her husband would have to make the final determination on what happened to the dog. Rather than taking the dog to a Neurologist as we had suggested, she left him with a Doberman Rescue group. In this case the easing of their conscious by not putting the dog down, put other unsuspecting people at risk.

This is an example of what NOT to do.

"Rage Syndrome" is in fact an epileptic seizure in the emotional lobe of the dogs brain. Like other forms of epilepsy (motor, or behavioral) the dog behaves normally 98% of the time. It is the 2%
that is the problem. This can happen in any breed of dog. I have seen it to date in a Labrador Retriever.Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Mixed Breed,the aforementioned Doberman and Newfoundland, and about a half dozen Springer Spaniels. Yes, I said Springer Spaniels. This condition is common enough in the breed to be commonly referred to as "Springer Rage". Springers have more of a genetic predisposition toward this condition for some reason than other breeds. Again, I must stress that this is extremely rare and therefore just because you have a Springer Spaniel you should never assume that this condition will automatically be an issue.

Like other forms of epilepsy this condition can be treated with Phenobarbital which has the effect of lessening the seizures in the brain. The obvious problem in the case of "Rage Syndrome" is that even one occurrence is one too many, and therefore dogs diagnosed with this condition are generally put down. Because the stakes are so high it is recommended that at least two opinions are sought before a diagnosis is made. The best professional opinion you can obtain is a Neurologist. Your Veterinarian can give you his or her opinion, as well as a referral. In the case of one client with a Springer Spaniel, the owner was honest with us and explained that her Veterinarian had suggested that the dog be put down. She stated that she would be more comfortable if we would be willing to evaluate the dog and give her a second opinion. In this case we took the dog in under observation. It took about a week to see the normally sweet dog fly into a murderous rage for no apparent reason. The dog would then go back into a normal state without apparent memory of his actions. Unfortunately we had to concur with the owners Veterinarian that the dog should be euthanized.

This condition is also being studied in humans. Almost every condition that can be found in the brain of a dog can be found in a human being. These tests may some day explain some criminal behavior in humans. The symptoms of this condition are:

* Unexplainable aggression that comes out of nowhere.

* Aggression that seems unrelated to dominance.

* A marked change in the dogs eyes, snarling and growling, lunging.

* The dog seems to abandon the behavior as suddenly as it came on.

* The dog seems not to recall the previous aggressive behavior.

* Unpredictable timing of the aggression.

What to do if you think your dog has "Rage Syndrome"

*Do not try to diagnose it yourself. Owners many times are wrong about the causes of aggression.

*Do seek at least two professional opinions (Veterinarians and Trainers) At least one Veterinarian.

*Do give your professional advisors all of the facts that you can think of. Do not withhold information!

*Do not put others in danger. If you think your dog has "Rage Syndrome" do not leave him with

children. Remove him from all situations where he can do harm to anyone.

* Do not make excuses for behavior that frightens you or others. Being afraid of your dog should be

the first indicator that professional help needs to be sought for diagnosis and/or treatment.

For more information on "Rage Syndrome" as well as other causes of aggression I would suggest that you read Dog Training 101-The Book That Puts You In Control. You can locate this book on my website at: http://www.K-9Companions.com

Unpredictable Aggression In Dogs - Rage Syndrome - A Neurological Disorder

engelse cocker pups 2 weeks old with father

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engelse cocker pups 2 weeks old with father

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Bouncing Boykins - Puppies "mousing" in their first Heavy Snow in Montana

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John Rucker's Boykin Spaniels aka: Turtle Dogs experience their first heavy snow in Montana in 2009. In this video they exhibit what is known as "mousing" behavior--a hunting characteristic of all canids. Video by Karen Judge and John Rucker Editing by Steve O'Neil

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Go Gadget Go

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Go Gadget Go!!! (If you enjoy this video don't forget to vote!) This is a cute short video I did of Gadget our English Cocker Spaniel(yes Gadget is his real name and we also call him "Inspector Gadget" because he loves to get into everything). This videos is a montage of vids and pics we took of him in this, his first year and also stars Bambi our Jack Russell terrier. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it and of course being Gadget and Bambi's Dad... By the way, the "end" is Gadget's mom! :) Enjoy the video!

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Urinary Tract Infections - Crystals - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

The most basic question is,  how do I tell if my dog has UTI? What should I look for?
The most common symptoms of a urinary tract infection include: [5]

- frequent urination

Cocker Spaniel Puppies

- dribbling urine

Urinary Tract Infections - Crystals - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

- blood in the urine

- squatting frequently to urinate

- straining to urineng odor to the urine

- inappropriate urination (such as in the house)

- incontinence

- an increase in thirst and drinking.

Ok, If know my pet has UTI, What can I do?  Tell me more about it, how does my dog's diet affect things? 

We have a lot of customers who come into our store and tell us my cat or my dog has UTI Crystals and the vet put them on a C/D, U/D, K/D, or NF formula. As everyone knows prescription diets are far from Optimal Nutrition for your dog or cat, they exist to treat a specific ailment, but continuation on these diets can lead to other serious issues.[1]  Prescription diets are made to treat specific conditions; as with most prescription diets, they are meant for short term us, long term use of these diets have the potential to cause adverse side effects.[6]

Here are some of the potential side effects from long term use of U/D, K/D, and NF formula foods. [6]

Heart Failure Liver Failure Kidney Failure Pancreatitis Hypertension Hypoalbuminemia Did I get your attention? Good.  Now, before we dive deeper into UTI Crystals we need to understand Urine pH.  pH is a scale that ranges from 0 to 14, that measures acid bases.  A score of 7.0 is considered neutral.  Most dogs PH ranges from 5.0 to 9.0.

Got it? Good, now let's talk UTI Crystals.

UTI develops in about 14% of dogs. [2] That's a pretty big number, there are two main forms of UTI Crystals (Struvite and Calcium Oxalate).

Struvite Crystals

Form when there is a bacterial infection that is capable of breaking down Urea that will otherwise be passed in the urine. Urea is a waste product produced from metabolism of protein.  This reaction of breaking down the Urea into Ammonia only happens in Alkaline PH.[3]

Struvite Crystals are more common in female dogs and there are some breeds that are felt to have an increased risk which include Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Scottish Terriers, Miniature Poodles, Beagles, Miniature Schnauzers, Pekingese, Basset Hounds, Springer Spaniels and German Shepherds, and Bichon Frises.

Calcium Oxalate Crystals

Form in acidic to Neutral pH Urine, a few things are said to cause these stones to form, the most common is hereditary. The product of defective nephrocalin is usually the culprit. [4]

Unlike, Struvite Crystals, Calcium Oxalate Crystals cannot be dissolved by a diet change; they need to be surgically removed.  However, a proper diet can help prevent Calcium Oxalate Crystals from forming.  

Calcium Oxalate Crystals are more common in male doges and some of the breeds that are felt to have an increased risk which includes;  Miniature Schnauzers, Lhasa Apsos, Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Poodles, Shih Tzus, and Bichon Frises.

Ok, now that you know the basics, let's talk nutrition!

We learned that you can dissolve Struvite crystals with more acidic foods, so dogs that are prone to Struvite Crystals you will naturally want to keep on a more acidic diet.

Fortunately,  most of the good ingredients dogs and cats should be eating are acidic in nature, for example,  chicken, beef, eggs, fish, pork, cottage cheese, yogurt, rice (brown and white), beans, nuts and all seafood.  Doesn't that sound like the perfect Kibble or Raw food diet?

Berries are acidic in nature and the lower pH levels and prevent bacteria from clinging to the walls of the bladder.  Solid Gold Berry Balance is a supplement that's commonly used to lower the Urine pH Levels.

What about Calcium Oxalate Crystals?

The reverse is true, to raise the pH score, you should be feeding foods more alkaline in nature, to include a few squash, beet greens, rhubarb, spinach, beets, raw endive, dandelion greens, okra, kale and sweet potatoes.

It's been recommended the diets should be lower in protein and oxalates and high in magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium.  Here's a list of foods and there oxalates level [http://www.branwen.com/rowan/oxalate.htm].  Beef and Lamb cuts tend to have lower protien levels among other meat likes (Venison, Pheasent, etc)

A commonly used supplement to raise the Urine pH level is Potassium Citrate.

Okay Enough Talk.  How do I know if I'm doing the right thing.?

Talk with your vet, ask them what the Target Urine pH should be for your dog. Every dog is different; some dogs might have severe cases, others mild. The dogs breeds will factor in the decision.

OK, I know my Target PH level. How do I know I'm achieving it?

Urine pH Test Strips, you should be able to get these from your vet or a local retailer, or even purchase them on-line.

OK. That sounds simple anything else I should Know?

Yes, water consumption, treats, etc. All factor into the Urine pH levels.  You will notice, throughout the day the levels will change.  Take multiple Urine PH samples to assure your achieving your goal.  Always keep checking.

Sure, you listed out the ingredients, but I don't cook for my dog, I just buy kibble or raw, how do I know what the PH levels are?  

Here's a list of some excellent brands and their pH Levels for Dogs and Cat. We called up these companies and spoke to a representative to get the levels.

Cani-dae Dog - Kibble - pH 7.0

Cani-dae Dog - Canned - pH 6.0

Feli-dae Cat - Kibble- pH 6.0

Feli-dae Cat - Canned - pH 5.5

Fromm 4-star Dog - Kibble - pH 6.2 - 6.4

Fromm 4-Star Cat - Kibble- pH 6.5 - 6.8

Honest Kitchen - pH 7.0

Merrick Before Grain (Dogs and Cats) - pH 6.8

Merrick 5-Star Dry (Dogs and Cats) - pH 6.5 - pH 6.8

Merrick 5-Star Canned(Dogs and Cats) - pH 6.3 - pH 6.5

Orijen (cat and dog) - pH of 5.5

Primal Dog and Cat - pH 6.0 - 7.0

Natura (Evo, Innova, California Natural) (Dogs and Cats) - pH 6.2 - 6.8

Solid Gold - Dog - Dry - pH 6.4 - 6.6

Solid Gold - Dog - Canned - pH 6.0

Solid Gold - Cat - Dry - pH 6.2 - 6.4

Solid Gold - Cat - Canned - pH 6.2

Wellness Dog (Kibble and Canned) - pH 6.5 - 7.5

Wellness Cat - Dry - pH 6.2 - 6.6

Wellness Cat - Canned - pH 6.1 - 6.6

Sources:

1- Wikipedia

2- UTI in Dogs

3- Veterniary Partners

4- Veterniary Partners

5- B Naturals

6- Veterinary Medicine

Researched By: Luke's All Natural

Urinary Tract Infections - Crystals - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Initial Gundog Puppy Training with Adrian & Caroline Slater

Initial Gundog Puppy Training with Adrian & Caroline Slater Tube. Duration : 6.07 Mins.

This film is a step by step guide of all the main aspects of gundog puppy training from 11 weeks to 6 months, harnessing the puppies natural ability without any pressure or force, easy to follow proven techniques slowly demonstrated allowing you to get results from the very first session. Adrian is working with a 5 month Cocker Spaniel, who had no training with some serious faults. Adrian demonstrates first hand how to deal with and overcome a host of common problems. Adrian's wife, Caroline is training a 11 week Labrador and Jason is training a 12 week Springer Spaniel, thus demonstrating the importance of capturing a puppy's attention from an early age and getting it right from the offset. Filmed and produced by Paul French Video Buy your copy now on our online shop at www.paulfrenchvideo.com

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Pug mix wants kennel

Pug mix wants kennel Tube. Duration : 0.58 Mins.

Max LOVES his kennel, kept asking what he wanted, finally got a reaction!

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Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs

Gallbladder Mucocele is caused by obstruction of the storage capacity of the gallbladder due to formation of thick, mucoid bile conglomerate inside the gallbladder, and consequent impairment of its functioning. The accumulated biliary sludge may extend the gallbladder resulting in necrotizing cholecystitis.

Gallbladder Mucocele is common among middle aged to older dogs, particularly Shetland sheepdogs, cocker spaniels and miniature schnauzers, and occurs irrespective of sex.

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Symptoms

Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs

Gallbladder Mucocele may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. The general symptoms are:
o Vomiting
o Anorexia
o Abdominal discomfort
o Polyuria/polypdisia
o Collapse - vasovagal or bile peritonitis

Physically, the dog may manifest general lethargy, abdominal pain, fever, dehydration and jaundice.

Diagnostic and imaging/ultrasound tests associated with other health conditions may reveal the asymptomatic conditions.

Causes and Risk Factors

The most common causes of Gallbladder Mucocele are:
o Lipid metabolism problems, particularly among Shetland sheepdogs and miniature schnauzers - this condition may be inherent in some dogs
o Gallbladder dysmotility (lack of intra-organ movement);
o Cystic hypertrophy of the mucous producing glands of the gallbladder, a common feature among older dogs - this condition may act as a trigger for Gallbladder Mucocele.
o Taking high fat diet, raised cholesterol, hyperthyroidism, and typical or atypical adrenal hyperplasia, glucocorticoid therapy.

Diagnosis

The differential diagnosis of Gallbladder Mucocele may look into the conditions causing dysmotility of the gallbladder and other factors perpetrating bile stasis like neoplasia, pancreatitis, and choleliths etc.

Diagnosis depends on blood biochemistry, hematology, lab tests and imaging studies.

The common observations are:
Biochemistry:
o Analysis of liver enzymes, ALP, GGT, ALT and AST - high liver enzymes indicate illness; sometimes, this may be the only sign of illness in some dogs or may manifest in the acute stage of the disease;
o Increased bilirubin;
o Low Albumin;
o Electrolyte abnormalities with fluid and acid-base disturbances - due to excessive fluid loss from vomiting or triggered by bile peritonitis;
o Prerenal azotemia

Hematology/CBC
o Anemia
o Leukocyte imbalance

Lab tests:
o High triglycerides

Imaging:
o Radiography or ultrasound studies showing liver abnormalities, distended gallbladder and bile duct, gallbladder wall thickening, presence of gas in the liver, and loss of detail in the abdomen due to inflammation of the soft lining of the abdomen (peritonitis).

The common diagnostic procedures are aspiration sampling of fluids withdrawn from adjacent biliary structures or from the abdominal cavity, laparotomy, liver biopsy, bacterial cultures and sensitivity tests and cell examinations.

Treatment

Gallbladder Mucocele treatment depends on the condition of the patient. Outpatients are generally put on anti-inflammatory and liver protecting agents like Ursodeoxycholic acid and S-Adenosylmethionine (SAM-e). Indoor patients are treated according to their condition demonstrated by imaging and ultrasound studies. Patients with higher lipids are restricted fat-rich foods. If bile peritonitis is confirmed, abdominal lavage is recommended. All patients should be put on hydration therapy to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

Other than broad-spectrum antimicrobials, depending on symptoms, the patients are put on antiemetics, antacids, gastroprotectants, Vitamin K1 and antioxidant medications.

Post-treatment, all Gallbladder Mucocele patients must be periodically monitored with biochemistry, hematology and imaging studies to exclude/include various complications like Cholangitis or Cholangiohepatitis, Bile Peritonitis and EHBDO.

Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs

THE FOOL BY Vera Black

THE FOOL BY Vera Black Video Clips. Duration : 4.05 Mins.

This is the 3 rd music video from Australian Singer/ Songwriter Vera Black. "The Fool" is a beautiful, heart-felt, break up ballad written and performed by Ms.Black. This music video is shot in the exact place where this song was written in Black's warehouse apartment behind her piano. Shot & Directed by her brother Denson Baker ACS, the two make a fantastic creative team. This also features Luke Bourne and Ripley, Black's Cocker Spaniel Puppy. Special thanks the Lisa Cotterill for Make-up & Stephen Broholm for stills Photography.

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English Cocker Spaniel Pups - Week 7

English Cocker Spaniel Pups - Week 7 Tube. Duration : 5.32 Mins.

So bloody cute!!

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How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

If you are wondering how to get dog urine smell out of carpet then I think I can help you. Dog urine smells horrible and my 2 dogs when I first got them urinated everywhere so I learned how to train them and also how to clean up and get rid of the smell. Here are some of my top tips on how to get dog urine smell out of carpet.

Baking Soda - What you want to do is get some average every day baking soda and apply it to the area. If you have not got any you can get some for really cheap from your local supermarket.  Just sprinkle it so it covers the whole area. Because dogs hate its smell they will stop going there and because it is not a strong smell it will be better than dog urine right? Sprinkle it on and then wait about half an hour. After that, get out your vacuum and then vacuum off all of the baking soda.

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Masking - If it is just a vague smell of the urine in the air from when you were putting the baking soda on it then you may want to spray some air freshener too just to mask it until it goes away by itself.

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

Dogs are born to urinate where they feel like it because they are used to living in the wild. You will have to either get used to this or train your dog to urinate where you want it to. Don't be nervous, it can be pretty fun. It beats cleaning up dog urine and being embarrassed whenever your friends or family come around anyways.

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

Disney's Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition - On Blu-ray & DVD Available NOW

Disney's Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition - On Blu-ray & DVD Available NOW Video Clips. Duration : 1.43 Mins.

Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while. This turns out to be a bad move, as no dog is above the law. Special Features Blu-Ray: Second Screen: Inside Walt's Story Meetings Audio Commentary: Inside Walt's Story Meetings Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad Deleted Scenes Never Recorded Song: "I'm Free as the Breeze" DVD: Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs "The Siamese Cat Song" Finding a Voice for the Cats "Bella Notte" Music Video Excerpts from "Disneyland" TV Shows Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs

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Doyle and his Dog sled pups in Texas!

Doyle and his Dog sled pups in Texas! Video Clips. Duration : 2.77 Mins.

I always wanted to try being pulled by sled dogs. This being Texas kind of held me back until I came across this adult model Razor scooter. I knew that if I hooked these small dogs up to something that rolls they would pull me all over the neighborhood. I mean, if I'm walking them they about pull my arm off. I was right and they love it. I weigh about 210 lbs and they pull me pretty easy on the Razor I bought just for this purpose. I just hook up two strong leashes to the Razor scooter. NOTE, there is a learning curve, so be prepared to wipe out. I recommend helmets, knee pads, shoulder pads, buttocks pads, catchers cup, and armor of any other kind you can think of . Where did you get this wonderful vehicle you ask? Why Ebay of course.

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cute baby springer spaniel

cute baby springer spaniel Video Clips. Duration : 0.63 Mins.

Yoda - 4 mnths

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy Video Clips. Duration : 1.18 Mins.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Filmed By Pam Prentice, pamprentice2020.wordpress.com

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cockers in love

cockers in love Tube. Duration : 6.77 Mins.

Phelipe and Deep find love and have 5 beautiful puppies!!

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My Dog is Dripping Urine Constantly

If your dog is dripping urine constantly then I think I can help you out. It could be one of several reasons and I will give you all the options below. Here are some of my top tips for those who have a dog that is dripping urine constantly.

Stress - It is possible that your dog is under stress. Has anything changed in the house recently or the dogs life that could have caused this. If you have moved house for example or you have a relative around who chases the dog? Try and return everything to how it was before hand and see if anything changes within a week.

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Is it untrained? - It is very possible that your dog is untrained. In nature it does not matter to a dog is they urinate anywhere and you might think that they are dripping urine while they are just urinating when they feel like it. Take a month or so to train your dog and the benefits are endless. You train them once and then they are set for life. It certainly beats when people come around and ask what that terrible smell is.

My Dog is Dripping Urine Constantly

Litter Box - Maybe your dog feels uncomfortable around the litter box for whatever reason and does not want to urinate in it. This could be because it is not as clean as the area where it urinates. Try cleaning out the litter box daily with soap and water and see if it makes any difference.

Doctors - If the problem persists for any length of time longer than 10 days then I would recommend taking our dog to the vets. It is probably not a serious problem though and is likely to be the side effect of not being house trained to urinate in a place that you feel comfortable with.

My Dog is Dripping Urine Constantly

Are Your Dog's Nails Too Long? Find Out If They Are and What to Do About It

Can hear your dog's toenails clicking on the floor as he walks? If not, your dog's nails are the right length for his health and longevity. Keep up whatever activity is keeping them worn down. If the answer is yes, and you can hear them clicking on the bare floor, then your dog's nails are too long. Is this a big deal? Yes, at the very least, it causes pain for your dog and a possible vet bill. At the worst, it can cause arthritis and premature death for your dog.

It is a common misconception that just clipping the tips of a dogs nails once or twice a year is enough. If you can hear clicking, it's not doing the job. Just as in humans, dogs' nails never stop growing. But, unlike humans, their quicks (the part supplied with blood) keep growing out. If the nails are not clipped or ground down naturally by the dog on a regular basis, the quicks get longer and longer, and eventually this will cause the dog to step on his feet incorrectly and/or can cause the nails to grow directly into the pad of the dog. Nails that grow into the pad can cause a painful infection, that left untreated, can take the dog's life. Long straight nails cause an incorrect step, throwing the hips and back out of alignment and causing premature aging and arthritis. How many old dogs have you seen that have super long nails that cannot walk or get up normally? These dogs suffer terribly, and if they can't walk, they soon die.

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You have three choices when it comes to clipping your dog's nails. You can start to exercise your dog on asphalt or hard surfaces to grind down the nails naturally. You can clip your own dog's nails at home. Twenty percent of dog owners are able to keep their dog's nails clipped at home. Most likely, you are part of the 80% of owners that take their dog to a professional groomer or vet to have the nails trimmed. If you have a dog with nails that curl (like a cocker spaniel or shih tzu), exercise will not be enough if your dog has dewclaws. The dewclaws have the highest probability of actually growing into the pad or skin of the dog. If your dog has straight growing nails (shepherds, boxers, labs), then exercise alone can do the trick. There are a number of types of clippers( and dremels) that you can choose from to clip your dog's nails at home. If you do hit the quick and the nail is bleeding, you can use styptic powder (available from the groomer), or starch or flour packed on the nail to stop the bleeding. Whichever method you use, it is helpful to know that the quicks of the dog will recede from the edge of the nail by 1/8 to ¼ of an inch naturally within days of being clipped. This is why dogs that run everyday never have bleeding nails and never need their nails clipped back.

Are Your Dog's Nails Too Long? Find Out If They Are and What to Do About It

How do you get the nails to the right length humanely? Have the nails clipped back (that means ¼ inch in front of the quick) every 5 to 10 days until the nail length is back where it should be - not clicking on the floor when the dog walks. It is a normal occurrence for the groomer to clip the nails too short if the goal is to get more than 'just the tips'. It is better for the longterm health of your dog to have a groomer that consistently clips too short, versus the alternative.

Clicking nails are an easy telltale sign for all dog owners to judge whether or not their dog has optimum nail length for his long term health and happiness. It is up to the owner to take action for the well-being of their four-legged friend. Once your dog's nails have receded to the optimum length, keep your dog's nail length maintained. The average maintenance schedule for the average dog owner is monthly clipping. Each dog has a different growing pattern and exercise habit. Remember, be a conscientious dog owner, enjoy long life and optimum health from your dog - listen for the clicking.

Copyright 2010 DuAnn Lustig-Chambers

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Are Your Dog's Nails Too Long? Find Out If They Are and What to Do About It