Small Dog, Big Motor

In the working dog world, size gets a lot of attention. Big retrieves. Big water. Big presence.But motor doesn’t come in pounds — it comes in heart.In this episode of Dog Driven, I sit down with Chris Luis of Tater’s Flyway out of Beaverton, Oregon, to talk about life and hunting behind a Cocker Spaniel — a compact breed that continues to prove it can run with the big dogs.We dive into:• What “motor” really looks like in a smaller working dog• Training and structuring high drive without chaos• Waterfowl performance in real-world conditions• Breaking breed stereotypes• And the kind of grit that doesn’t rely on size to make an impactThis isn’t about hype.It’s about execution.It’s about heart.If you’ve ever underestimated a dog — or been underestimated yourself — this one’s for you.Stay dog driven.