New from Canine Handbooks for 2016. This one-stop colour reference book helps you care for, train & build a successful partnership with your Cocker Spaniel.
New owners can call on dozens of experts to answer all their questions… canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 40 breeders to produce The Cocker Spaniel Handbook, the biggest, most in-depth & up-to-date book yet on the breed. It’s easy to read & packed full of practical information & insider tips on caring for, living with & training one of these lively & highly affectionate dogs, & beautifully illustrated with high quality colour photographs.
Puppies - Learn how to prepare your home & garden, what to do when your puppy arrives, where he or she should sleep, getting through the first few days & nights, how much food & exercise to give, crate training, housetraining, socialisation, obedience training, & how to deal with problems such as puppy biting, chewing & separation anxiety.
Breeders give their personal advice on bringing a puppy home, housetraining, crate training, obedience training, exercise, grooming & what behaviour to expect. They highlight the differences between Show & Working Cockers to help you decide which type would be happiest with you &, if you’ve already got your puppy, what the differences mean in terms of behaviour & exercise needs.
Learn about Nutrition - Feeding Puppies, What the Breeders Feed, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, The Raw Diet, Food Allergies, Reading Dog Food Labels & Feeding Senior Dogs. Cocker Spaniel Health is covered in depth, including Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Allergies, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping as well as ailments which can affect the breed.
For anyone who hasn’t chosen their Cocker Spaniel yet, there’s: How to Find a Good Breeder & The Questions to Ask, Cocker Spaniel Puppy Contracts, Where NOT to Buy a Cocker From, How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog, Temperament Traits, Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament, Puppy Proofing Your Home & Rescue Cockers.
5 Cocker Spaniel experts have written about taking the next step with these adaptable dogs, including Richard Preest, winner of the 2016 Cocker Spaniel Championship. There are articles on showing, Flyball, agility, gundogs, field trails & Cockers as assistance dogs.
Reviews for The Cocker Spaniel Handbook:
“What an amazingly comprehensive manual for the new or prospective Cocker owner. Even though I have owned & bred Cocker Spaniels for many years, I couldn't put this book down! It contains a wealth of unbiased information on every aspect of Cocker Spaniel ownership, but the real beauty & what makes it rather unique I think are the contributions from owners & breeders who are obviously devoted to their animals. The reader is able to gain hints & tips & practical information from ‘experts’ delivered in an informal & helpful rather than dictatorial manner,” J. MINIKIN, NORTH YORKSHIRE
“A most informative book on a wonderful breed of dog. The author has consulted with many experienced breeders to bring together a comprehensive guide to the Cocker Spaniel. Well laid out with & illustrated with some lovely photographs, this is a must for anyone considering buying a Cocker Spaniel,” JACQUIE WARD, BEDFORDSHIRE
“Absolutely excellent book. Up to date & full of information. Extremely clear about the differences between show & workingcockers. A must for anyone wanting to learn more about the breed," K MARCHANT, SURREY
” A really good book, full of information straight from the people who own, breed and work Cocker Spaniels. You are getting info and advice from the people in the know and what really works for them. Great value for money and very useful for any first time Cocker Spaniel owner or anyone thinking of getting one,” A J SMITH, KENT
