To think that taking the seventh pup in a litter of 7 was going to be easy

[Fortysix]

96hrs in and our amazing 10 week old cocker spaniel puppy is feisty, fearless and worryingly, full on. I’m suspecting she was the last girl standing because she was so over-the-top. Has anyone had a wild, chew-tastic puppy that calmed down or is this the beginning of a very spirited relationship. So far she’s chewing cables, carpets, oak furniture and my 12 year old senior spaniel who is in the huff. I’m prepared to go the extra mile with training and exercise but please tell me it will work out fine ...

[Fortysix]

And I won’t be taking her to the office ihaven’tgot that’s my biggest fear. Maybe just share your success stories as your normal life sounds too stressful

[SoupDragon]

Do spaniels ever calm down?

[Zaphodsotherhead]

Five year old Patterdale owner here.

She's never been a chewer or a destroyer of anything but clothes pegs and biros, but, my god, the barking...

No sign of calming down imminent.

[SoupDragon]

This is a dog who is currently feeling very sorry for himself having eaten a padded envelope.

He's 10 and should know better.

[LionKingLover]

My cocker is 7 months next week and is now trying to eat everything in sight. I am looking forward to this ending!!! Please tell me it does also got a bit growly with guarding bones and now toys which worries me so any advice welcome here!!!

[adaline]

To be fair, I don't think I've ever met a calm spaniel! They're working dogs and ridiculously energetic.

[Dragongirl10]

Oh also there is a bitter tasting spray for furniture....