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 impact

This 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.