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If he gets lots of exercise and playtime, the American Water Spaniel can do well in smaller living situations such as an apartment or condominium, but he's a country dog at heart, and is happiest when he's got plenty of open space to run off his natural energy.

Smart and trainable, the AWS responds best to short, motivational training sessions. Avoid heavy-handed techniques that use punishments for getting it wrong instead of rewards for getting it right--they could make him sulky or withdrawn. And train him yourself rather than sending him off to be tutored by a stranger. He'll work much better for someone he knows and loves.

He may chew when his people aren't home, so crate training is a must to keep your possessions safe and your AWS out of the doghouse.

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What are american water spanials? Are they nice? Good family pets? if someone owns one can you give me some details? BuddiesFurEver1

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