Firstly welcome to the pet forum site...I have 2 springer spaniels Missey is 20 mths and wrags 13 mths...Can i say your springer sounds normal...I would try a halti when going for a walk they make a hell of a difference..For recall I would practice in your garden pick a word and use it to recall and when he comes back to you give him a treat or make a fuss...never get cross with your dog no matter how long it takes [i stood in the middle of a field in the rain for nearly 2 hrs while missey took no notice but when she did come back i made fuss] when your dog understands what you want and is happy to come back when you call him you can try it out on a walk but on a long lead [ i used a horse lunge line] preferably attached to a harness rather than a collar [ the last thing you want is for your dog to go running off and to get whip lash when he reaches the end of the lead].There are lots more things to see and smell when out so you need to make sure your dog is safe...I would start with half the length of lead and practice the recall the same word you used in your garden.Call him back and when he comes give him a treat or make a fuss and then let him go again so that he can come to you without thinking playtime is over..Carry on till he has the full lead..when you feel happy with him and he comes back you can try letting him off..maybe somewhere enclosed first and if you have taken your time and not rushed he should come back...I agree with others who have said to leave your hoover out and then put it away........sorry this is so long but hope it helps.

I think they all go through the "I CAN'T HEAR YOU ...I'VE GONE DEAF stage but they do get their hearing back at some point.... I was told this from 2 dog trainers and it doesn't only apply to springers..