What does easy mean though? A dog who will fit in easily, learn difficult skills quickly and without much practice, and naturally chilled maybe is a start.
Explore the resources and sections below to find out more about the Sprocker breed, what to expect, considerations when getting a dog, training and more.
Please do your research thoroughly on the breed(s). Don’t just choose one because they look beautiful, cuddly, ‘teddy bear’ like. With a Sprocker you have a working dog with specific needs and traits that need to be fulfilled – and THAT is what makes them WONDERFUL.
Find out more about the history and temperament of the Sprocker breed.
Thinking of getting a Sprocker? These are things to consider before getting a dog.
Find out why enrichment is key to a dog’s development, along with some fun games you can use to keep your pup’s mind busy.
Find out more about recall training your Spaniel, along with our six useful tips.
Training any dog from a puppy all the way through to adulthood takes TIME, CONSISTENCY, EFFORT, PATIENCE, PLANNING, AND PERSEVERANCE. With a rescue this is tenfold. With a sprocker it also useful to have a sense of humour!
Lots of sprockers excel at a range of activities- gundog work/training, agility, scentwork, flyball, hoopers, trick training etc. Great ‘extra curricular’ activities which challenge the body and brain! Consider if these activities are for you as your sprocker may ‘need’ that something extra.
Sadly there is a growing number of spaniels including Sprockers ending up in rescue simply because they are spaniels.
Sprocker Assist and Rescue has more dogs waiting for foster homes than fosterers. If you can offer a temporary home for one of these dogs, please do complete our fostering application form or contact us.
Please do your research thoroughly on the breed(s). Don’t just choose one because they look beautiful, cuddly, ‘teddy bear’ like. You have a working dog with specific needs and traits that need to be fulfilled- and THAT is what makes them WONDERFUL.
We’ve written some help and advice articles, which may help answer some of your questions about looking after your Sprocker.
Whether you get snow and frozen mornings or slightly milder temperatures and wetter days, when the winter months arrive, there are a few things you should do to help keep your dog healthy and warm.
Separation anxiety is often the result of your dog’s environment before they came to you, or sometimes a dog develops separation anxiety for no apparent reason or past trauma.
We have listed some useful advice to help you manage the Fireworks Season for you and your Sprocker
At Sprocker Assist and Rescue we are seeing a lot of dogs with ‘Behavioural Issues’ and we talk about these a fair amount.
But do you know what the issues are?
Many of us look forward to taking our dogs to the beach! Here are some tips for hitting the sand to ensure maximum fun and safety.
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