speedy325 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 have a two year old springer here, who is great at field work and flushing birds. However as soon as i take him near water he makes a dash into it and its a mission to get him back in, other than keeping him on lead could anyone please help me with this problem? i would greatly appreciate any words of wisdom or knowledge thanks. Quote Link to post
stroller 341 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Use your stop whistle, you are the boss 1 Quote Link to post
speedy325 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 he works fine in field and stops to whistle, but wont when at water. Does it sound stupid saying that i think he knows he has done wrong and is afraid to come back into heel again? Quote Link to post
stroller 341 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 He knows alright, i have a lot of respect for spaniels and the work they do but i couldnt own one as i would probably end up killing it or having a heartattack. Start off with him on a long lead and get him steady. It all depends on what you can put up with but if he was on a syndicate shoot he would end up ruining other guns sport. Good luck Quote Link to post
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