Puppy training books / websites

[AwkwardPaws27]

We are getting our long-awaited puppy next month (cocker spaniel, from a friend's litter).
I spent quite a lot of time with my Nan's Great Danes throughout my childhood, and worked as a veterinary receptionist for a few years, but DH hasn't had a dog or much dog experience.
We plan to crate train so pup has his own space, and to use positive reinforcement, but I'd love to brush up on my knowledge and get DH up to speed before pup arrives.
Any recommendations for good books or web resources for raising a really great, happy, confident dog?

Dog training advice and support and beyond the bowl both on facebook

Thank you! I have sent requests to join both.
We're planning to get a long, snuffle mat and other slow-feeder type toys so that enrichment page looks very interesting.

Culture Clash is very good at explaining how dogs tick.

I also like the Dog Training by Kikopup YouTube channel.

easy peasy puppy squeazy

Yes we used easy peasy puppy squeezy

Is he a working cocker? If so it's useful to read a book on gundogs - we got the Cocker Spaniel Handbook and it was really helpful to read about some of the more typical gun dog behaviour

Brilliant, thanks all! I'll definitely order a copy of Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy & a cocker spaniel handbook. He is a working cocker, although mum is a very much loved family pet.
I'm hoping to train him to go running with me (when he's older, I know that exercise should be limited while he is growing) & will also be looking in to scent work as I read that you should focus on tiring them out mentally as you'll only make them fitter if you try and tire them out physically (!)

Yes you'll be able to do the scent work pretty early on. Pup is now 14/15 weeks and will seek out toys hidden in the garden, we hide treats for him to find and he absolutely loves it. It's so good for cockers as they spend their lives with their noses on the floor!

Ours wasn't as food obsessed as my previous dogs (I also had Great Danes before) and that came as a surprise to me. For a while we were worried about his eating but his appetite has just kicked in now (as he's started going for walks) so maybe it was linked to that.