Springer Spaniel Training
Fast, keen and always on the scent. When that turns into vanishing on walks, pulling on the lead or never settling at home, here’s why it happens and how our Springer Spaniel training helps.
We run residential programmes for Springer Spaniel owners in Surrey and South Wales.
How residential training works
Boundless energy
Nose led
Affectionate
Built to work
What are you struggling with?
67 years of expertise
Behaviour aware approach
Structured, proven method
3 months of owner support
Rated Excellent by owners
At a glance
Drive
Very high
A working gundog bred to hunt all day. Without a job, that energy finds its own outlets.
Temperament
Affectionate
Friendly and people focused, but easily wound up by noise, movement and scent.
Trainability
High
Keen to work and quick to learn when training feels like a game.
The challenges that come with a Springer Spaniel
We work with these regularly. There is usually a clear path forward, even in cases that have been going on for years.
Poor recall
Following a scent and ignoring you. We build recall around real distractions, step by step.
Pulling on the lead
Nose down and towing ahead. We teach loose lead walking with rewards that beat the scent.
Chasing
Birds, squirrels and anything that moves. We build impulse control and a reliable stop.
Overexcitement
Spinning, whining and jumping up. We teach calm first, then fun.
Struggling to settle
Pacing and never switching off at home. We teach your dog how to rest.
Separation stress
Whining or chewing when left alone. We build up time apart in small, easy steps.
How residential training helps
A bored Springer will find its own work, usually chewing, barking or vanishing after a scent. On a residential stay, we give that drive a proper job every day, then teach your dog to switch off afterwards.
1
We assess first
We find out what pulls your Springer away, whether scent, birds or other dogs, and what they’ll work for, so the plan uses their drive.
2
Nose work and focus
An hour of one to one training a day with the same trainer. We build focus and recall in our grounds first, then take it out into busier places.
3
Handover and follow up
Springers need the same rules every day, so at handover we teach you the cues and games we use, then back you up with at least two follow up sessions.
From £85 a day in South Wales and £140 a day in Surrey. The final price depends on the time of year and your dog's programme.
What makes a Springer Spaniel different to train
English Springer Spaniels were bred to find and flush game, working ahead of the handler for hours at a time. Working lines in particular have huge drive. Long walks alone rarely tire them; they need to use their brain and nose too.
Give a Springer a job to do, and you get a focused, happy dog who still loves to play.
More exercise often builds a fitter dog rather than a calmer one
Their nose can switch off their ears, which is why recall breaks down
They thrive on search and retrieve games that use their natural skills
Learning to settle at home is a skill that has to be taught
Success stories
Real Royvon dogs, filmed during and after their training.
Is residential training suitable for a Springer Spaniel?
Yes. Daily structured work with one trainer suits the breed well, and we assess every dog first.
My Springer won’t come back. Can you help?
Yes. Recall is one of the most common things we work on with spaniels.
Do working and show Springers need different training?
The approach is the same, but working lines usually need more outlet for their drive.
How long does a Springer Spaniel programme take?
Most residential programmes run 2 to 3 weeks. We confirm the length after the assessment.
Do you use force free training?
Yes. Springers are sensitive and do their best work when training is rewarding.
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