Despite this breed's reputation as naturally well-mannered dog, delaying Cavalier King Charles Spaniel training is not a very good idea. Perhaps one might ask, "Why is there a need to train my cavalier when he is born intelligent and obedient?" The answer is easy - dogs do not figure out basic obedience on their own. They must be trained in order to become nicely trained dog everybody loves to be around.

Training a dog is not impossible since there are lots of training methods as well as training tips available. You can browse the web or ask advice from experts as to what training method works best to your canine companion. However, while there exist numerous tips and methods, you must consider first the objective of training. A dog may be trained to be a guide dog to lead the blind, a rescue dog to find victims of disaster and can even be trained for hunting, herding, tracking or retrieving.

But bear in mind that no matter how advance training you have in mind, the basic training should come first. Basic obedience training usually consists of behaviors such as:

• Sit. In a quiet room, call your dog calmly and show him the treat he loves. Hold the treat close to the dog's nose and slowly move it just above his head. By doing so, the dog will naturally bend his legs that will get him into sitting position. As his legs are bending, say "sit" and give reward immediately the moment the dog sits. Repeat the procedure until the dog has mastered the command until such time that you no longer need to use food rewards to make him obey.

• Down. Once your dog has mastered the sit command, the down command is the next lesson to teach. With your dog in the sit position, place one hand on your dog's collar and hold a treat in front of your dog's face with the other hand. Then slowly move your hand with the food downward to the floor. Naturally, your pet will follow your hand down to the floor. While doing so, say "down" and give the reward immediately. Repeat the procedure until the dog has mastered the command until such time that you no longer need to use food rewards to make him obey.

• Stay. Call your dog and make him sit. Give the command "stay" while holding your hand out in front of you, with your palm facing out towards your dog's nose. Wait for a second or two and praise or reward your dog for staying in that position. Repeat the process while gradually increasing the distance as well as time between your stay command and your praise or treat.

During your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel training, keep the sessions short - ten minutes is enough. And remember that consistency, praise, reward and positive reinforcement are your tools to achieve successful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel training.