Does your spaniel have rabies?
One issue that can become a real nuisance is the Spaniel’s anger. The anger of the spaniel is a problem that can become quite annoying. The “rage syndrome” is not very common among Cocker Spaniels, as they are a people-friendly breed. They have an instinctive desire to please their masters as they were originally bred as hunting dogs. They will do their best to follow your orders. You can train them to be obedient, but you will need a little patience. However, there are certain cases where some dogs show signs of aggression and rage. Spaniel rage is a really strong term that implies a violent and manic reaction. Territorial behavior, dominance, and possessiveness are generally the reason dogs exhibit aggression.
Spaniel rabies can be due to certain reasons. Perhaps cruelty is something your Spaniel faced when he was a puppy. It could be due to the simple fact that he wasn’t properly trained when he was a puppy. Socializing with other animals and humans is imperative as part of grooming him. He could have a health problem and he could be in pain. Those are just a few of the reasons a dog might show aggression.
It is important not to separate a puppy from its litter too soon. It is during that time that they learn the basics of socialization. They learn to live with other dogs and not resort to biting. Even when you bring a puppy home, you need to teach him socialization skills so he doesn’t end up showing aggression towards your guests or the neighbor’s cat. When you take it out, don’t let people get close to the dog. You may regard it as a threat; rather, he lets her feel relaxed enough to approach them on her own.
Dogs are pack animals; and it’s important to remember that. In each pack there is an alpha dog, or dominator who is the leader. This helps things move smoothly in the pack. In the same way, you must assert dominance in the home. You must assume the role of the alpha dog, otherwise your dog will be out of control. If he feels that you are weak, he will begin to dominate you. With this kind of dominance, he could soon turn to aggression when he doesn’t get what he wants when he wants it.
Show dogs display an extreme form of this rabies. These dogs are chosen and trained for shows and competitions. They need to be strong to handle all the pressure, so by nature these dogs are dominant and aggressive. Their owners know how to handle them. However, when her young are taken into normal homes, it can cause some problems, as the owner is unable to handle such assertiveness. It goes without saying that it is important that you ask the breeder all sorts of questions about the dogs’ lineage.
The anger of the spaniel is controllable, you just have to be attentive to any sign of aggression. If the aggression is related to space, food, or property, then you can handle it by exercising dominance over your Spaniel. The orders of the alpha dogs must be obeyed, and YOU must be the alpha dog. However, you should seek professional help if the aggression is towards other members of the family, especially a child.
You should see a behaviorist who can help you address this issue. By nature, Cocker Spaniels are a very friendly breed. However, if you do experience a few episodes of Spaniel rage, don’t worry, because help is at hand.
