12/11/2026
Do you think working spaniels belong in your average pet home???
Personally, I don’t see a problem with it, providing owners are willing to take the time to understand the breed as a whole and adapt their lifestyle and training to suit the dog they’ve chosen.
One thing I see time and time again is high energy being used as an excuse for a lack of basic training, while natural drive and instincts are overlooked and dogs aren’t given appropriate outlets.
You don’t necessarily need to work your spaniel in the field, but you do need to understand what makes them tick and be prepared to work with it.
A working spaniel can absolutely thrive in a pet home, but it still needs more than the average pet lifestyle.