I have had a cocker spaniel,dachshund, corgi,Australian Terrier,German Shepherd.Once I came upon the cavalier,I was sold completely.I have had 3 cavaliers and they are outstanding dogs.They rarely bark,very obedient,loving,calm,adaptable to new situations,welcoming to humans and dogs alike.To me they are the perfect dog.
Hi Charlie…I am catching up on all things going on with you and all your wonderful pups! Charlotte is now 18 months old and still the BEST dog I have ever had! She is welcome everywhere we go…sometimes she gets excited and jumps up….I teach my grandchildren to say off and encourage them to get down at her level so she can visit with them and works every time! I think owners are responsible for any bad behaviors in any dog….as far as barking goes I say Enough and that is about all I have to say! She is just a wonderful companion, loves routine including play times…she is an absolute JOY to have💕 Thank you for all your wonderful videos😊Kimberly
It’s all about training. I was lucky enough to know a wonderful long time Cav breeder. Her dogs competed in Conformation, obedience, rally and agility. Several were therapy dogs. And one of her pups loved to play with my Rottweiler which was hysterical to watch.
I agree with you! Cavaliers are one of the best behaved dog breeds. They are very gentle, cuddly and loving but like people, if dogs aren't taught how to behave they probably won't.
How dare they say this, outrageous! I had Cavaliers for more than 30years, I do not agree with what this survey says, if there is just one thing I would allow, it is barking outside in the garden at night. But as you say Charlie there are ways of dealing with this. We know that it is only their excitement of being outside, NOTHING TO DO WITH BAD BEHAVIOUR. CAVALIERS have been, and always will be top dogs for me. I adore them, even though,sadly,because of health issues I no longer have one of these beauties. ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️ Thank you for these lovely videos. Greetings from the County of Dorset in the U.K.
The one and only reason I do not have a Cavalier is because of their health issues! Cavs, in my opinion, have among the best temperaments on the face of this earth and you can "get away with" a lot (like not really socializing them properly) and still have a dog with a great temperament. There are a whole lot of breeds you can't "get away with" not socializing properly. If you fail to socialize those breeds properly, when that dog gets a bit older, you are simply inviting behavior problems--including aggression. If I could teach people just one thing, it would be to SOCIALIZE YOUR DOG WHEN HE'S YOUNG. Start as soon as you get your puppy--8 weeks if you can. Don't wait; it'll be too late. Dogs must be socialized during their "sensitive" period which goes from 3 or 4 weeks of age until 12 to 16 weeks of age (this period closes earlier for smaller dogs and closes a little later for large and giant breed dogs). You don't start socializing your pup in that age range, you could be heading for problems as your puppy gets a bit older.
My first cav as a puppy was SO naughty but when she was snuggly and sleeping, she absolutely melted me. Now at 4 shes the best dog ive ever had. Maybe a little yappy, but she has things to get off her fuzzy chest. With that said, our second cav isnt even 6 months and hes the best behaved dog i or my husband had in our lives. He was potty trained in weeks. Hardly chews on anything but toys, learns super fast, absolute snuggle bug, sleeps all day under my feet when i work. Hes just so good it blows my mind. Absolutely love cavliers and i wish they lived longer so i could have more time
Of all the breeds I have had the privilege of having over the years, Yorkshire Terriers, Labradors, Long Coat Chihuahuas, Cavalier Spaniels, and Show Type Cocker Spaniels, none have actually been barkers nor badly behaved. I think many consider the toys breed dogs as barkers and snappers but I have not found this. I believe good breeding and educated training of your puppy or dog can stop this if your dog has a tendency to bark etc. The Yorkshire Terrier, I would say, (I have a Yorkie puppy now, similar age to Sherlock), is very active and so runs circles around the older dogs - 2 14 year old chihuahuas and a mother (12 years) and daughter (9 years) labrador, much to their dismay! LOL. She is very intelligent and so quick to learn which needs guidance at times. If I were to list my top 2 breeds I have had for ease and best behaved I would put equal first Labradors and Cavaliers.
My stepmother used to breed/show/judge Irish Setters at dog shows (I think she was at AKC a couple of times). At the time I first met her, I was looking at getting a CKSC to train as a service dog. Wanting to be nice (aware that she liked dogs), I decided to ask her nicely what she thought about them. And she let loose, saying CKCS had awful temperaments, they were sickly dogs and were biters (among others). Needless to say, I don't talk to her anymore.
Boo to ABC Channel 7, my Cavalier only barks at Bunnies and Thunder or if the doorbell rings and that is not bothering anyone, yes she love when visitors come over and get excited but 5 minutes later my dog calms down, she is obedient, loving, calm, and will kiss you to death, so I don't see how they even made the list. I had a good laugh when Sherlock jumped on you when you tested out the color, my Lily does the same thing, if you cough, sneeze or cry she is right in your face to comfort you.
Totally agree. I have a 2-year old Cocker Spaniel. I took her to a trainer and worked with her to reinforce the training. She’s a great dog. She’s social and friendly.
Because I can't walk very far, I take my Cav to the little dog park at least 3 days a week. I've seen many different dog breeds. All the dogs are supposed to be friendly and socialized. Not. Terriers and Chihuahuas are the most aggressive. In speaking with owners, some dogs haven't even been trained to sit. Some were never quite house trained all the way. I'm grateful to have my Cav. Compared to some he is an angelic genius.
They must be out of their minds. KCS are the absolute best. Sweet, not major barkers, potty train well, very smart. Just lovers. They can be stubborn and I would often say my sweet girl had her own agenda, but she was the best dog ever and when I am ready it will be a KCS. There are no bad dogs, only bad owners.
That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard that Cavaliers are a worst breed! DOGS ARE MEANT TO BARK OF COURSE YOU DONT WANT THEM BARKING INCESSANTLY, CAVALIERS ARE EASY TO TRAIN AND ARE THE MOST WELL BEHAVED AND LOVING ,BRILLIANT AND COMPASSIONATE DOGS ❤🐶🥰🙏
Hi Charlie. Your hilarious effect with the vibration and Sherlock and Apple's reaction is classic. They were worried beyond words and thought Sherlock was going to jump on your head. He came running over to help. Also whoever put together that list was beyond crazy. Hope all is well..
It’s most obvious that channel 7 did not have the best information. They should have reviewed the content before broadcasting the show. Even a novice like me can have the most behaved dog in the world. I just love them so much. I was fortunate to have a Cavalier once and all I can say is I need to have another one. Thanks for the video, they make my day.
In my pinion Cavaliers are No 1 as the BEST behaved breed of dogs. I loved the way Shrrlock rushed to help you when you pretended to be shocked by the collar!
What a dumb-dumb survey!!! If that’s the quality of research and investigation of that news organization, they have totally disqualified themselves. Everyone knows Cavvies are the best. 💕
My first cav as a puppy was SO naughty but when she was snuggly and sleeping, she absolutely melted me. Now at 4 shes the best dog ive ever had. With that said, our second cav isnt even 6 months and hes the best behaved dog i or my husband had in our lives. He was potty trained in weeks. Hes just so good it blows my mind. Absolutely love cavliers and i wish they lived longer so i could have more time
Ciao Charlie, Annarita dall'Italia, assurdo😮😮!Io non sono un' allevatore, ma ho preso un Cavalier proprio per il suo carattere educato, pensa che tutti i miei vicini di casa, soprattutto quelli che non amano i cani, si sono innamorati del mio Cavalier, ☺️ cosa che non credo hai miei occhi!Tutti la vogliono giocare, facendomi i complimenti per essere così educato (nonostante non sia addestrato), non abbaia e non disturba!Ama le coccole e i complimenti ☺️! Consiglio a tutti di avere un' esperienza con un Cavalier ❤❤! Charlie sei il numero uno 🤴!Devo ringraziare te e i tuoi video che mi hanno molto aiutata con la mia Ricciolina❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’ve also noticed that extremely intelligent dogs might initially be construed as “hard to train” because they can be a bit stubborn at times, but they are also people pleasers, the persistence is well worth it because they remember so well
6:38: You scared the hell out of your poor pups, they thought you were dying! I have always thought Cavaliers were the breed with the absolute best temperament. That was one messed up survey.
Our Cavalier Ellie (14 months) barks when she wants something, for example if a toy is under the sofa and she cannot reach it. Also she answers when the neighbour's dogs bark. The temperament is lovely, how can anyone say anything else?
Some sound arguments by you Charlie, for why Cavaliers should not be on the worst behaved list of dogs. Having had the wonderful experience of 6 Cavaliers in my life I disagree with Channel 7 too! All breeds of dogs can misbehave but what it initially comes down too is inadequate & poor training by the owner. Cavaliers have a wonderful temperament, always eager to please and are wonderful dogs to own and train. Just watching your videos is proof of that! I often wondered what the collar was for on Apple - thanks for showing us. Never realised you could get these types of collars which don’t give an electrical shock to a dog which I am totally against using! 👍
I agree with you, I have lived with many breeds over my long lifetime, now my second cavalier, only just over a year and an eager learner, lovely dogs to have around, great fun, half diva half clown 😂❤
My cavies are both very well behaved within reason. My female is more barky - my male almost never barks. Nether of them jump on people. My little girl greets everyone with a good girl sit! Dogs are trainable so perhaps we as owners need to work harder in training. But in any case - these dogs are excellent family pets!
Well, I agree with you in that I disagree with Channel 7! I work with a lot of dogs that have behavioral issues and I have never even had a call from a Cavalier owner about "behavioral problems". I know folks with Cavaliers and without exception, their dogs are sweet, affectionate, and well-behaved. Now, it's true that I have a limited "sample size" (I don't work with dogs across the country or world; I know several folks who own Cavaliers but not a whole bunch). I hate surveys like this! In terms of barking, yes, you certainly can train your dog to bark less, but barking is a species-specific behavior for dogs and it is totally unfair and even cruel to expect them not to bark at all. That would be like asking a person not to talk at all. Barking is a way that dogs communicate (just like talking is a way humans communicate). But you certainly can train a dog to bark less--and you can do it without the use of shock collars, citronella collars, choke collars, and prong collars. You don't even need the collars that beep and vibrate (which can be aversive for some dogs). Jumping up can be an issue, but again, you can pretty easily teach a dog not to jump up. Use a behavior incompatible with jumping up (like sitting) and teach the dog to greet people by doing something incompatible with jumping up. If the dog sits to greet people, he can't jump up on them. You can even do that with barking--teach a dog that whenever the thing that causes him to bark happens, he is to go grab his favorite toy and carry his toy around (this works especially well if people are coming into your home; then they can play a short game of tug of war or fetch with the dog and his toy). Dogs can't bark if they are carrying a toy in their mouth (or even simpler, wait until the dog is not barking and use a treat that the dog has to "lick at" to eat--like peanut butter or squeeze cheese--dog can't bark if they have a mouthful of peanut butter). I also hate those surveys that have the "smartest" dogs. The dogs people think are "smartest" are generally those who have been bred to respond well to obeying cues (like"sit", "down", etc.). Yes, those dogs are smart but I don't think they are necessarily smarter than dog that don't respond to cues quite as readily. You have, for example, the herd guarding dogs. These dogs are notoriously "hard" to train (yes, they can and do learn, they just don't "take to it" quite as easily as some other breeds). But if you look at what those dogs are bred to do, you'll see the explanation. These dogs (unlike breeds like the Border Collie) were bred to work independently of man and to "think for themselves". So, no, they aren't quite as quick to do exactly what you tell them exactly when you tell them. That doesn't mean they are less intelligent. I spent many years living with Irish Wolfhounds, dogs that were bred to work very independently of man. My Wolfhounds were not the most "trainable" dogs around, but they were extremely intelligent. For example, I always teach my dogs right and left (yes, dogs are very capable of learning simple concepts like right and left, higher and lower, etc.). I always taught my Wolfhounds "right" first (no reason for this, just what I chose to teach first). Then I decided one day to do a test. Rather than teaching my girl "left" I told her "left". She sat there and looked at me for a moment with her brow furrowed, just thinking for all she was worth. Then she turned TO THE LEFT. That is intelligent. And, believe it or not, we teach some dogs "intelligent disobedience". Take guide dogs for blind people. If a blind person wants to cross a street and gives her dog a "forward" signal and the way is clear, the dog will go forward. If, on the other hand, a car or other vehicle is coming, the dog will "intelligently disobey" the forward signal. The dog won't go forward; they won't "obey" the cue. The same is true for dogs involved in water rescue. These dogs are taught the concept of "straight line" (the shortest distance between two points is a straight line; when a dog is bringing a person to shore, they are to take the shortest distance available to them--a straight line). However, dogs are also taught to "intelligently disobey" the straight line rule if it is dangerous to do swim in a straight line (such as an undertow or rip tide current). That is intelligent even though the dog doesn't "obey".
These kind of surveys really do grip me. A complete waste of time & space yet they do get you mad, especially when you know they’re not worth the paper they are printed on. Remind me how old is Apple ? Is she going to have any more pups after the loss of 2 of her litter ?
Apple is 3, and I'm leaning toward not breeding her any more. I've seen whelping problems before that never repeated in subsequent litters, but this one seems like something that may very well come up again, and I don't want to take any chances.
I have a Havanese and am in a fb group about Havanese and totally disagree with this survey. Havanese have a desire to please and are smart. They use to be circus dogs and love to do tricks. I wonder if the smaller breeds are on there because smaller breeds aren’t always trained as much as the bigger breeds. Smaller dogs do tend to bark, but they can be taught the quiet command. Mine obeys the quiet command.
Ridiculous survey. I’ve had various breeds, all adopted. It’s up to the humans to do some research and decide which breed best fits the family lifestyle and if they are willing to put in the time to train and socialize their new pet or the resources to take training classes. Who remembers the Dalmatian debacle following the movie? Sadly, I’ve experienced how dangerous it is to have the wrong breed in the wrong place with the wrong human. I was walking my Senior rescue 11 yr old Pomeranian the other day. She has dysphasia in both hips and I’m older with a degenerative neuromuscular disease. We were a perfect fit and loved our walks together. Then a husky who stays locked up in a small apartment and only gets exercise when it darts the door came flying over the neighbor’s fence, attacked my precious Gigi and ripped her apart. I tried to get him off but he was too strong and bit my hands multiple times. I am shattered. Still can’t totally blame the dog. I’ll never unsee what happened to my darling girl.
Seeing the beagle at #2 worst behaved, doesn’t surprise me at all especially being around some of them and talking to their owners. They’re lovely dogs, but training them seems to be a test of patience. Once they catch a scent, it’s like they forget that you exist.
Yes, once that catch a scent it's like they forget you exist--because that's what they were bred to do--follow a scent. That can be a "bad" thing for the family that has a pet Beagle (or Bloodhound or any other Scent Hound). But, when it comes to "working" dogs, that wonderful nose of theirs is a huge advantage. Many airports now have a "Beagle brigade" that are used to sniff out illegal "contraband" coming into the U. S. in people's luggage (no, we're not talking about drugs, although dogs are excellent at sniffing out drugs; here we're talking about people bringing in foods that are forbidden, animals that are forbidden, etc. And often, the people who have this in their luggage aren't "criminals', they just don't realize they can't bring that fruit or whatever into the U. S.). They use beagles in air ports because the dogs are very "visible" and approach people. Beagles are smaller and people think they're "cute" and are much less intimidating than a larger dog, say a Bloodhound. Upshot: If you don't want a dog that completely forgets you exist when they catch an interesting scent, don't get a Beagle! Simple as that.
Proof that survey results can be manipulated… I agree, I doubt seriously that Queen Elizabeth, II would have chosen Cavaliers as her personal dogs if they were so misbehaved 😂
Shame on ABC for putting out such a dumb list. You don’t need to justify anything Charlie. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, loves cavaliers. Those clowns are just jealous that they don’t have a cavalier. Give me a break!!!
Interesting that a couple of those worst behaved ones are small breeds recommend to inexperienced owners that want an “easy” dog. My guess is they don’t put in the time to learn about training a dog.
Interesting thought, but since they used barking and jumping up as the "problem" issues, I'm not sure. While barking is certainly seen in dogs with Separation Anxiety, most people don't "know" their dog is barking (because the dog barks when they are not at home; not necessarily when they are home. Usually people only know their dog is barking is because a neighbor says something to them about it and in separation anxiety, we look at the timing of the barking as well--most dogs with SA start barking within 30 minutes of your departure; dogs that bark when you're gone because, say, they're bored, usually don't start barking until you've been gone for several hours or longer). Jumping up isn't a sign of separation anxiety per se. My dogs jump on me when I get home, but they don't have Separation Anxiety; they're just happy to see "mom". Of all the "behavioral issues" I deal with, I hate SA the worst. It's the most difficult to deal with and it's often a problem that people can't really overcome. It often means rehoming the dog which can make the SA even worse to start with and it can be extremely difficult to rehome a dog with SA. It's a horrible, horrible, horrible problem.
My cavalier poppy is the most well behaved dog. He is so easy to train and so affectionate! By the way, how to train him to be less submissive when around with other dogs? Particularly bigger size dogs?
I've never seen that behavior displayed by any of my Cavaliers to the point where it was a problem. After all, the Breed Standard calls for a "fearless and sporting" attitude, while still being gentle and affectionate.
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As a behavioral consultant, I cannot recommend these collars! There are other ways to teach a dog not to bark as long (in this case, you're probably wanting to reduce the duration of barking--it's okay for the dog to bark once or twice, but after then 20th bark, it's a bit excessive!). Many dogs find these collars (especially the beeping mode) very aversive. If you have a noise sensitive dog (think your dog is afraid of fire works or thunderstorms or other loud noises), do NOT use the beeping mode. That is cruel to a noise sensitive dog. The vibration mode is okay for some (but not all dogs). As a matter of fact, the vibration mode is often used as a "bridging stimulus" for deaf dogs (the usualy bridging stimulus is either a clicker or a verbal word like "good" or "yes", but deaf dogs can't hear an audible stimulus, so you have to use something else. I usually use a light if I'm working with a deaf dog; small flashlight that puts out a weak soure of light works like a charm and isn't aversive to most dogs--unless you've got a dog that also has visual issues and they're extra sensitive to light, and then I'd try using the vibration collar).
Husky, OK. Cavaliers don't belong on this list. People responding obviously haven't been exposed to a high strung Sheltie or neurotic Doberman. ANY dog's behavior is a direct result of its owner's training and attention (and/or lack thereof.)
I have had a cocker spaniel,dachshund, corgi,Australian Terrier,German Shepherd.Once I came upon the cavalier,I was sold completely.I have had 3 cavaliers and they are outstanding dogs.They rarely bark,very obedient,loving,calm,adaptable to new situations,welcoming to humans and dogs alike.To me they are the perfect dog.
Charlie tricolour same age as sherlock hardly ever barks...only when playing ball or trying to get a treat😅
Hi Charlie…I am catching up on all things going on with you and all your wonderful pups! Charlotte is now 18 months old and still the BEST dog I have ever had! She is welcome everywhere we go…sometimes she gets excited and jumps up….I teach my grandchildren to say off and encourage them to get down at her level so she can visit with them and works every time! I think owners are responsible for any bad behaviors in any dog….as far as barking goes I say Enough and that is about all I have to say! She is just a wonderful companion, loves routine including play times…she is an absolute JOY to have💕 Thank you for all your wonderful videos😊Kimberly
It’s all about training. I was lucky enough to know a wonderful long time Cav breeder. Her dogs competed in Conformation, obedience, rally and agility. Several were therapy dogs. And one of her pups loved to play with my Rottweiler which was hysterical to watch.
I agree with you! Cavaliers are one of the best behaved dog breeds. They are very gentle, cuddly and loving but like people, if dogs aren't taught how to behave they probably won't.
How dare they say this, outrageous! I had Cavaliers for more than 30years, I do not agree with what this survey says, if there is just one thing I would allow, it is barking outside in the garden at night. But as you say Charlie there are ways of dealing with this. We know that it is only their excitement of being outside, NOTHING TO DO WITH BAD BEHAVIOUR. CAVALIERS have been, and always will be top dogs for me. I adore them, even though,sadly,because of health issues I no longer have one of these beauties. ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️ Thank you for these lovely videos. Greetings from the County of Dorset in the U.K.
The one and only reason I do not have a Cavalier is because of their health issues! Cavs, in my opinion, have among the best temperaments on the face of this earth and you can "get away with" a lot (like not really socializing them properly) and still have a dog with a great temperament. There are a whole lot of breeds you can't "get away with" not socializing properly. If you fail to socialize those breeds properly, when that dog gets a bit older, you are simply inviting behavior problems--including aggression. If I could teach people just one thing, it would be to SOCIALIZE YOUR DOG WHEN HE'S YOUNG. Start as soon as you get your puppy--8 weeks if you can. Don't wait; it'll be too late. Dogs must be socialized during their "sensitive" period which goes from 3 or 4 weeks of age until 12 to 16 weeks of age (this period closes earlier for smaller dogs and closes a little later for large and giant breed dogs). You don't start socializing your pup in that age range, you could be heading for problems as your puppy gets a bit older.
My first cav as a puppy was SO naughty but when she was snuggly and sleeping, she absolutely melted me. Now at 4 shes the best dog ive ever had. Maybe a little yappy, but she has things to get off her fuzzy chest.
With that said, our second cav isnt even 6 months and hes the best behaved dog i or my husband had in our lives. He was potty trained in weeks. Hardly chews on anything but toys, learns super fast, absolute snuggle bug, sleeps all day under my feet when i work. Hes just so good it blows my mind.
Absolutely love cavliers and i wish they lived longer so i could have more time
Of all the breeds I have had the privilege of having over the years, Yorkshire Terriers, Labradors, Long Coat Chihuahuas, Cavalier Spaniels, and Show Type Cocker Spaniels, none have actually been barkers nor badly behaved. I think many consider the toys breed dogs as barkers and snappers but I have not found this. I believe good breeding and educated training of your puppy or dog can stop this if your dog has a tendency to bark etc. The Yorkshire Terrier, I would say, (I have a Yorkie puppy now, similar age to Sherlock), is very active and so runs circles around the older dogs - 2 14 year old chihuahuas and a mother (12 years) and daughter (9 years) labrador, much to their dismay! LOL. She is very intelligent and so quick to learn which needs guidance at times. If I were to list my top 2 breeds I have had for ease and best behaved I would put equal first Labradors and Cavaliers.
My stepmother used to breed/show/judge Irish Setters at dog shows (I think she was at AKC a couple of times). At the time I first met her, I was looking at getting a CKSC to train as a service dog. Wanting to be nice (aware that she liked dogs), I decided to ask her nicely what she thought about them.
And she let loose, saying CKCS had awful temperaments, they were sickly dogs and were biters (among others).
Needless to say, I don't talk to her anymore.
Boo to ABC Channel 7, my Cavalier only barks at Bunnies and Thunder or if the doorbell rings and that is not bothering anyone, yes she love when visitors come over and get excited but 5 minutes later my dog calms down, she is obedient, loving, calm, and will kiss you to death, so I don't see how they even made the list. I had a good laugh when Sherlock jumped on you when you tested out the color, my Lily does the same thing, if you cough, sneeze or cry she is right in your face to comfort you.
Also,their faces are irresistible.Beautiful coats,perfect size.
Bootsie is exceptional ❤️🥰❤️ on all points
Cavaliers are the best dogs ever!! I may be prejudice since I have two precious cavaliers.
Lady was the best well-behaved dog I ever had. She was my first Cavalier and I know she won't be my last!
They are wonderful dogs great personality beautiful all rounders sweet with children and seniors.❤
Totally agree. I have a 2-year old Cocker Spaniel. I took her to a trainer and worked with her to reinforce the training. She’s a great dog. She’s social and friendly.
Because I can't walk very far, I take my Cav to the little dog park at least 3 days a week. I've seen many different dog breeds. All the dogs are supposed to be friendly and socialized. Not. Terriers and Chihuahuas are the most aggressive. In speaking with owners, some dogs haven't even been trained to sit. Some were never quite house trained all the way. I'm grateful to have my Cav. Compared to some he is an angelic genius.
They must be out of their minds. KCS are the absolute best. Sweet, not major barkers, potty train well, very smart. Just lovers. They can be stubborn and I would often say my sweet girl had her own agenda, but she was the best dog ever and when I am ready it will be a KCS. There are no bad dogs, only bad owners.
Well I think you definitely proved channel 7 wrong. Whoever created the survey needs to watch your videos!
That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard that Cavaliers are a worst breed!
DOGS ARE MEANT TO BARK OF COURSE YOU DONT WANT THEM BARKING INCESSANTLY, CAVALIERS ARE EASY TO TRAIN AND ARE THE MOST WELL BEHAVED AND LOVING ,BRILLIANT AND COMPASSIONATE DOGS ❤🐶🥰🙏
You are right on the mark!!!
As usual you are absolutely CORRECT! There is no other breed that can even compare! Cavaliers are the BEST in all ways. Channel 7 is absurd!
Hi Charlie. Your hilarious effect with the vibration and Sherlock and Apple's reaction is classic. They were worried beyond words and thought Sherlock was going to jump on your head. He came running over to help. Also whoever put together that list was beyond crazy. Hope all is well..
My Cavalier Jasmine is so well behaved and I brag about her great disposition! Survey is sooooo wrong!
It’s most obvious that channel 7 did not have the best information. They should have reviewed the content before broadcasting the show. Even a novice like me can have the most behaved dog in the world. I just love them so much. I was fortunate to have a Cavalier once and all I can say is I need to have another one. Thanks for the video, they make my day.
In my pinion Cavaliers are No 1 as the BEST behaved breed of dogs. I loved the way Shrrlock rushed to help you when you pretended to be shocked by the collar!
My ckc has two downfalls his barking and his stomach!!!
But he is the most loving, gorgeous little boy❤❤❤
What a dumb-dumb survey!!! If that’s the quality of research and investigation of that news organization, they have totally disqualified themselves. Everyone knows Cavvies are the best. 💕
My first cav as a puppy was SO naughty but when she was snuggly and sleeping, she absolutely melted me. Now at 4 shes the best dog ive ever had. With that said, our second cav isnt even 6 months and hes the best behaved dog i or my husband had in our lives. He was potty trained in weeks. Hes just so good it blows my mind.
Absolutely love cavliers and i wish they lived longer so i could have more time
Ciao Charlie, Annarita dall'Italia, assurdo😮😮!Io non sono un' allevatore, ma ho preso un Cavalier proprio per il suo carattere educato, pensa che tutti i miei vicini di casa, soprattutto quelli che non amano i cani, si sono innamorati del mio Cavalier, ☺️ cosa che non credo hai miei occhi!Tutti la vogliono giocare, facendomi i complimenti per essere così educato (nonostante non sia addestrato), non abbaia e non disturba!Ama le coccole e i complimenti ☺️! Consiglio a tutti di avere un' esperienza con un Cavalier ❤❤! Charlie sei il numero uno 🤴!Devo ringraziare te e i tuoi video che mi hanno molto aiutata con la mia Ricciolina❤❤❤❤❤❤
How can anyone, ANYONE, say they have bad behavior. The are the most loving and empathetic dogs there are.
I’ve also noticed that extremely intelligent dogs might initially be construed as “hard to train” because they can be a bit stubborn at times, but they are also people pleasers, the persistence is well worth it because they remember so well
6:38: You scared the hell out of your poor pups, they thought you were dying!
I have always thought Cavaliers were the breed with the absolute best temperament. That was one messed up survey.
No way how dare they say this I have had CKC for over 40 years and this is rubbish
Our Cavalier Ellie (14 months) barks when she wants something, for example if a toy is under the sofa and she cannot reach it. Also she answers when the neighbour's dogs bark. The temperament is lovely, how can anyone say anything else?
Some sound arguments by you Charlie, for why Cavaliers should not be on the worst behaved list of dogs. Having had the wonderful experience of 6 Cavaliers in my life I disagree with Channel 7 too! All breeds of dogs can misbehave but what it initially comes down too is inadequate & poor training by the owner. Cavaliers have a wonderful temperament, always eager to please and are wonderful dogs to own and train. Just watching your videos is proof of that!
I often wondered what the collar was for on Apple - thanks for showing us. Never realised you could get these types of collars which don’t give an electrical shock to a dog which I am totally against using! 👍
Thank you Charlie I definitely agree with you Cavaliers are so special and loving 🐾❤️
Well thought out. It was clearly a skewed news survey, but you nicely countered with excellent points for anyone wanting a cavalier.❤🐶
I agree with you, I have lived with many breeds over my long lifetime, now my second cavalier, only just over a year and an eager learner, lovely dogs to have around, great fun, half diva half clown 😂❤
My 3 Cavaliers are all puppy mill rescues and actually pretty well behaved. They line up and sit to get treats.
I agree with you . I don't think they are one of he worst behaving dog either!
My cavies are both very well behaved within reason. My female is more barky - my male almost never barks. Nether of them jump on people. My little girl greets everyone with a good girl sit!
Dogs are trainable so perhaps we as owners need to work harder in training. But in any case - these dogs are excellent family pets!
Well, I agree with you in that I disagree with Channel 7! I work with a lot of dogs that have behavioral issues and I have never even had a call from a Cavalier owner about "behavioral problems". I know folks with Cavaliers and without exception, their dogs are sweet, affectionate, and well-behaved. Now, it's true that I have a limited "sample size" (I don't work with dogs across the country or world; I know several folks who own Cavaliers but not a whole bunch). I hate surveys like this! In terms of barking, yes, you certainly can train your dog to bark less, but barking is a species-specific behavior for dogs and it is totally unfair and even cruel to expect them not to bark at all. That would be like asking a person not to talk at all. Barking is a way that dogs communicate (just like talking is a way humans communicate). But you certainly can train a dog to bark less--and you can do it without the use of shock collars, citronella collars, choke collars, and prong collars. You don't even need the collars that beep and vibrate (which can be aversive for some dogs). Jumping up can be an issue, but again, you can pretty easily teach a dog not to jump up. Use a behavior incompatible with jumping up (like sitting) and teach the dog to greet people by doing something incompatible with jumping up. If the dog sits to greet people, he can't jump up on them. You can even do that with barking--teach a dog that whenever the thing that causes him to bark happens, he is to go grab his favorite toy and carry his toy around (this works especially well if people are coming into your home; then they can play a short game of tug of war or fetch with the dog and his toy). Dogs can't bark if they are carrying a toy in their mouth (or even simpler, wait until the dog is not barking and use a treat that the dog has to "lick at" to eat--like peanut butter or squeeze cheese--dog can't bark if they have a mouthful of peanut butter). I also hate those surveys that have the "smartest" dogs. The dogs people think are "smartest" are generally those who have been bred to respond well to obeying cues (like"sit", "down", etc.). Yes, those dogs are smart but I don't think they are necessarily smarter than dog that don't respond to cues quite as readily. You have, for example, the herd guarding dogs. These dogs are notoriously "hard" to train (yes, they can and do learn, they just don't "take to it" quite as easily as some other breeds). But if you look at what those dogs are bred to do, you'll see the explanation. These dogs (unlike breeds like the Border Collie) were bred to work independently of man and to "think for themselves". So, no, they aren't quite as quick to do exactly what you tell them exactly when you tell them. That doesn't mean they are less intelligent. I spent many years living with Irish Wolfhounds, dogs that were bred to work very independently of man. My Wolfhounds were not the most "trainable" dogs around, but they were extremely intelligent. For example, I always teach my dogs right and left (yes, dogs are very capable of learning simple concepts like right and left, higher and lower, etc.). I always taught my Wolfhounds "right" first (no reason for this, just what I chose to teach first). Then I decided one day to do a test. Rather than teaching my girl "left" I told her "left". She sat there and looked at me for a moment with her brow furrowed, just thinking for all she was worth. Then she turned TO THE LEFT. That is intelligent. And, believe it or not, we teach some dogs "intelligent disobedience". Take guide dogs for blind people. If a blind person wants to cross a street and gives her dog a "forward" signal and the way is clear, the dog will go forward. If, on the other hand, a car or other vehicle is coming, the dog will "intelligently disobey" the forward signal. The dog won't go forward; they won't "obey" the cue. The same is true for dogs involved in water rescue. These dogs are taught the concept of "straight line" (the shortest distance between two points is a straight line; when a dog is bringing a person to shore, they are to take the shortest distance available to them--a straight line). However, dogs are also taught to "intelligently disobey" the straight line rule if it is dangerous to do swim in a straight line (such as an undertow or rip tide current). That is intelligent even though the dog doesn't "obey".
Totalmente de acuerdo contigo Charlie😘😘
These kind of surveys really do grip me.
A complete waste of time & space yet they do get you mad, especially when you know they’re not worth the paper they are printed on.
Remind me how old is Apple ? Is she going to have any more pups after the loss of 2 of her litter ?
Apple is 3, and I'm leaning toward not breeding her any more. I've seen whelping problems before that never repeated in subsequent litters, but this one seems like something that may very well come up again, and I don't want to take any chances.
I have a Havanese and am in a fb group about Havanese and totally disagree with this survey. Havanese have a desire to please and are smart. They use to be circus dogs and love to do tricks. I wonder if the smaller breeds are on there because smaller breeds aren’t always trained as much as the bigger breeds. Smaller dogs do tend to bark, but they can be taught the quiet command. Mine obeys the quiet command.
I was quite shocked to see that report also.
Ridiculous survey. I’ve had various breeds, all adopted. It’s up to the humans to do some research and decide which breed best fits the family lifestyle and if they are willing to put in the time to train and socialize their new pet or the resources to take training classes. Who remembers the Dalmatian debacle following the movie? Sadly, I’ve experienced how dangerous it is to have the wrong breed in the wrong place with the wrong human. I was walking my Senior rescue 11 yr old Pomeranian the other day. She has dysphasia in both hips and I’m older with a degenerative neuromuscular disease. We were a perfect fit and loved our walks together. Then a husky who stays locked up in a small apartment and only gets exercise when it darts the door came flying over the neighbor’s fence, attacked my precious Gigi and ripped her apart. I tried to get him off but he was too strong and bit my hands multiple times. I am shattered. Still can’t totally blame the dog. I’ll never unsee what happened to my darling girl.
So sorry Ty for your loss
I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy.
You are a behaviorists' dream owner!! If people followed your advice, I'd have a lot less work to do!!
Of course not! Look at those beseeching eyes! 😢
Seeing the beagle at #2 worst behaved, doesn’t surprise me at all especially being around some of them and talking to their owners. They’re lovely dogs, but training them seems to be a test of patience. Once they catch a scent, it’s like they forget that you exist.
Yes, once that catch a scent it's like they forget you exist--because that's what they were bred to do--follow a scent. That can be a "bad" thing for the family that has a pet Beagle (or Bloodhound or any other Scent Hound). But, when it comes to "working" dogs, that wonderful nose of theirs is a huge advantage. Many airports now have a "Beagle brigade" that are used to sniff out illegal "contraband" coming into the U. S. in people's luggage (no, we're not talking about drugs, although dogs are excellent at sniffing out drugs; here we're talking about people bringing in foods that are forbidden, animals that are forbidden, etc. And often, the people who have this in their luggage aren't "criminals', they just don't realize they can't bring that fruit or whatever into the U. S.). They use beagles in air ports because the dogs are very "visible" and approach people. Beagles are smaller and people think they're "cute" and are much less intimidating than a larger dog, say a Bloodhound. Upshot: If you don't want a dog that completely forgets you exist when they catch an interesting scent, don't get a Beagle! Simple as that.
Proof that survey results can be manipulated… I agree, I doubt seriously that Queen Elizabeth, II would have chosen Cavaliers as her personal dogs if they were so misbehaved 😂
Shame on ABC for putting out such a dumb list. You don’t need to justify anything Charlie. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, loves cavaliers. Those clowns are just jealous that they don’t have a cavalier.
Give me a break!!!
Interesting that a couple of those worst behaved ones are small breeds recommend to inexperienced owners that want an “easy” dog. My guess is they don’t put in the time to learn about training a dog.
I wonder if the people surveyed had jobs outside the house and their dogs had a little bit of separation anxiety …😕
Interesting thought, but since they used barking and jumping up as the "problem" issues, I'm not sure. While barking is certainly seen in dogs with Separation Anxiety, most people don't "know" their dog is barking (because the dog barks when they are not at home; not necessarily when they are home. Usually people only know their dog is barking is because a neighbor says something to them about it and in separation anxiety, we look at the timing of the barking as well--most dogs with SA start barking within 30 minutes of your departure; dogs that bark when you're gone because, say, they're bored, usually don't start barking until you've been gone for several hours or longer). Jumping up isn't a sign of separation anxiety per se. My dogs jump on me when I get home, but they don't have Separation Anxiety; they're just happy to see "mom". Of all the "behavioral issues" I deal with, I hate SA the worst. It's the most difficult to deal with and it's often a problem that people can't really overcome. It often means rehoming the dog which can make the SA even worse to start with and it can be extremely difficult to rehome a dog with SA. It's a horrible, horrible, horrible problem.
never trust the corporate news people. that will save you some time
There was clearly a huge mistake cavaliers are THE best dogs. I’m not biased im just right!!! ….. (well maybe a bit biased)
My cavalier poppy is the most well behaved dog. He is so easy to train and so affectionate! By the way, how to train him to be less submissive when around with other dogs? Particularly bigger size dogs?
I've never seen that behavior displayed by any of my Cavaliers to the point where it was a problem. After all, the Breed Standard calls for a "fearless and sporting" attitude, while still being gentle and affectionate.
were did you get the colloar from
On Amazon - link below. Just don't install the electrodes for shocking; use tone and vibration only.
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As a behavioral consultant, I cannot recommend these collars! There are other ways to teach a dog not to bark as long (in this case, you're probably wanting to reduce the duration of barking--it's okay for the dog to bark once or twice, but after then 20th bark, it's a bit excessive!). Many dogs find these collars (especially the beeping mode) very aversive. If you have a noise sensitive dog (think your dog is afraid of fire works or thunderstorms or other loud noises), do NOT use the beeping mode. That is cruel to a noise sensitive dog. The vibration mode is okay for some (but not all dogs). As a matter of fact, the vibration mode is often used as a "bridging stimulus" for deaf dogs (the usualy bridging stimulus is either a clicker or a verbal word like "good" or "yes", but deaf dogs can't hear an audible stimulus, so you have to use something else. I usually use a light if I'm working with a deaf dog; small flashlight that puts out a weak soure of light works like a charm and isn't aversive to most dogs--unless you've got a dog that also has visual issues and they're extra sensitive to light, and then I'd try using the vibration collar).
@@chaskat35 yes just want it the virbrate and beep thankyou
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How would I contact you as a breeder?
blackfirecavaliers@gmail.com
Husky, OK. Cavaliers don't belong on this list. People responding obviously haven't been exposed to a high strung Sheltie or neurotic Doberman. ANY dog's behavior is a direct result of its owner's training and attention (and/or lack thereof.)
My cavalier was very well-behaved, but I spoiled him rotten.
Just another example of fake news. :)
Whoever says cavalier rarely bark are liars 😂 mine barks more than any other dog ive had