#It's not surprising that ECS have a reputation among pro handlers for being difficult ... So much of showing is so unnatural for them

[pawsitivevibe]

I think English Cocker Spaniels should be shown with their heads in a more natural carriage instead of everybody yank yank yanking their heads up with chain collars ... If you gotta hold their heads up so much in the trot it's probably because they naturally want to have their heads more level with their spine ... IMAGINE letting a dog carry itself naturally! It's not like yanking the head back shortens the stride or anything ... Oh WAIT it DOES.