Training your Cavalier


The Cavalier temperament is normally very sweet and placid but they can be stubborn if not trained properly. 

The sweet, placid Cavaliers sometimes have a reputation for being dumb, and the stubborn ones
for being untrainable, but in general, these dogs
are smart and learn quickly.

They respond well to positive reinforcement
techniques, especially when food rewards
are offered, but harsh words will cause them 
to stop trying or even to hide.

A Cavalier should usually never be shy
or aggressive to people or other dogs.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very
trainable dogs.  These dogs are very eager
to please and love to learn anything which will
get them attention, praise, and most
importantly treats. 


This is a breed which can learn a number of
tricks, and will do so fairly rapidly.  Cavalier King Charles Spaniels often do extremely well in
agility and obedience competitions.  


In particular, it is very easy to teach Cavalier 
King Charles Spaniels manners, which this
breed almost seems to learn intuitively. 


Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are rarely
stubborn and are almost always willing to give something a try.  

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​They do have a training limit, however.  
This breed tends to be of above-average intelligence, but they are not among the geniuses of the 
canine world. 

Most Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a
training ceiling that is lower than that of a 
breed such as the Poodle, German Shepherd
Dog, or even a Miniature Pincher. 

It can also sometimes be difficult to teach a
Cavalier King Charles how to control their
friendliness, and the breed is definitely
​ prone to jumping on people.

​Any dog, no matter how nice, can develop
obnoxious levels of barking, digging and
other undesirable behaviors if he is bored,
untrained or unsupervised.
 
Start training your puppy the day you bring
him home. Even at eight weeks old, he is
capable of soaking up everything you can teach
him. Don’t wait until he is 6 months old to begin
training or you will have a more headstrong
dog to deal with.
 
If possible, get him into puppy kindergarten class
by the time he is 10 to 12 weeks old, and
socialize, socialize, socialize.
However, be aware that many puppy training ​classes require certain vaccines (like kennel cough) to
be up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public
places until puppy vaccines (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) have been completed.
In lieu of formal training, you can begin training your puppy at home and socializing
him among family and friends until puppy vaccines are completed.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not perfect but they
are close to perfect as a dog can get in our opinion!
Original articles found at :  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel
and http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel#personality
http://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel