I have a 3.5 year old sprocker spaniel (very small so more cocker than springer I should think).
She is generally well behaved in our own house- calm, non destructive, signals when she wants out etc. We also took her to puppy training when she was a pup (run by the owner of her mother) and she did well for the most part, as she quickly picks up tricks and games, though never quite mastered recall very well so we generally don't let her off the lead.
The issue is she is overly submissive, which I see seems to be characteristic if her breed.
Everytime we are out walking she lies down exposing her belly if a person walks past, not happy until they stroke her. She does the same for dogs but growls a bit if they come near her. If people come to the house she jumps around and submissively urinates (though this peeing is improving).
She doesn't seem to like other dogs, apart from my mum's but absolutely adores children- lets them pull at her etc.
She also pulls a lot on the lead but not sure that is related to the submissiveness?
Anyway, what is the best way to deal with this behaviour? As I said, she is overall well behaved (especially for me, as she seems to see me as boss) but I'm currently pregnant and obviously want to get her a bit better behaved so she is easier to manage with a baby etc.
Any suggestions welcome!
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Sprocker Spaniel- overly submissive
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PeppermintInfusion · 28/07/2014 09:09
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