Spring Hollow Cocker Spaniels

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Spring Hollow Cocker Spaniels

Beautiful AKC registered American Cocker Spaniel's bred and raised in our home by our babies!

All of our adults dogs are genetic tested using GenSol Diagnostics to insure that we are only producing genetically healthy puppies. We are proud to say that they also carry a very strong pedigree which is available upon request. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of the American Cocker Spaniel breed as well as placing puppies in good homes where they will be loved and very well taken care of. We only plan to have two litters per year so check back often to stay informed.

07/09/2024

Fingers crossed! These two beauties got together over the weekend. Hoping to know something soon. 🙏

04/20/2024

These babies are ready for their furever homes right now.

04/18/2024

8 weeks old tomorrow! Sweet, ornery, sable beauties. 2 Males, 1 Female.

01/24/2024

Say hello to Luna in NW Missouri! Luna is from Mazee & Rustys litter in January of '23. She just turned a year old & is happy & healthy with her wonderful loving family!

01/22/2024

He hates being kept from his ladies!

01/18/2024

He's trying so hard to make it squeak! 🤣

01/15/2024

Happy Birthday to Velvet, Luna, Rolly, Pepper, and Rocky!

Last year's litter from Mazee & Rusty!

01/13/2024

What happens when it's colder than blue blazes outside? Dog pile on Mommas lap!

12/15/2023

Beautiful sunrise in southwest MO this morning!

11/24/2023

Such a hard life.....

10/08/2023

He's on alert!

09/11/2023

Remembering those we lost on this day 22 years ago....
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

09/01/2023

Mazee is waiting on daddy to come upstairs.

08/31/2023

What an amazing moon! Last night & this morning.

08/26/2023

Mazee & Henley just hangin out on a Saturday morning.

08/20/2023

Say hello to Velvet Noel in Iowa! She is also from Mazee & Rustys January litter. We just love her asymmetrical markings!

07/28/2023

This is Rolly! He is now going on 7 months old and is one of the pups out of our last litter from Mazee and Rusty. He is with a sweet, young, loving family in Oklahoma. We're so glad they found us and applied to our program!

07/24/2023

Mazee HATES flies! She's just about to snap one here!

06/28/2023

This was a post in the Southern Cocker Spaniel group & I thought I would share with our followers because it is right on the money!

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of the language. Different trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

06/05/2023

Our babies had a long, hard day of playing outside then baths for all. Sure does wear them out! Such a hard life.... 🤣

05/29/2023

Willow has decided she likes holidays when everyone is home all day long!

05/22/2023

Shhhh, don't tell mom I'm in her chair...

05/19/2023

Spoiled!

05/15/2023

Watchin Gamma & Gampa leave.

Address

Lebanon, MO
65536

Website

https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/spring-hollow-cocker-spaniels-missouri#breed_id=85

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