Behaviour

Cockapoos, or the delightful mix between Cocker Spaniels and poodles, have become increasingly popular among dog lovers—and it’s not hard to see why. These charming canines blend the intelligence of the poodle with the gentle and affectionate nature of the Cocker Spaniel, making them ideal companions for many. The Cockapoo is renowned for its agreeable … Read more

Cockapoos, also known as Cocker Spaniel-Poodle mixes, are one of the most popular designer dog breeds in the world. These adorable, intelligent, and affectionate dogs are loved for their hypoallergenic coats and friendly personalities. However, like any other dog breed, Cockapoos require proper care and attention to thrive and stay healthy. In this article, we’ll … Read more

Cockapoo growling is beneficial information; it’s a way your dog can communicate with humans. We should appreciate this for what it is and not try to shout at or punish them. I’m not saying we should relish the thought of our dog growling, especially if it’s aiming at us; a dog growl can be scary, … Read more

Cockapoos that growl, lunge, bite, or are otherwise aggressive are frequently referred to as “bad dogs” by people. The truth, however, is a lot more complicated. A dog’s behaviour, including aggressive behaviour, is influenced by various circumstances. As a cockapoo owner, you should be aware of the “triggers” that can cause your pet to become … Read more

It’s unreasonable to expect your Cockapoo not to bark; after all, barking is a dog’s primary communication method. However, we’re not talking about an average barking level; we’re discussing constant barking that annoys many cockapoo owners and is seen as a nuisance barking by your close neighbours. You can train your Cockapoo to stop barking … Read more

Every dog owner has stories about their dogs’ weird and wonderful habits. One of the most common of these weird and wonderful habits is undoubtedly many dogs’ love for licking at their human owners and other members’ ears. Most of the time, it’s challenging to understand what’s going on between those cute ears. The reason … Read more

In one word? Yes, but, Cockapoos, and most other dogs for that matter suffer from cockapoo separation anxiety, which means they won’t react too well to being left on their own all day. That being said, there is nothing wrong with leaving your Cockapoo for probably a maximum of 4 to 5 hours. There are … Read more

Everyone loves the front end of a Cockapoo. That furry face, full of personality can warm the coldest heart. If we had the time, we would spend all day interacting with the fun end of the dog. The other end of your Cockapoo is the business end. We don’t exactly focus a lot on the … Read more

Cockapoo resource guarding, often known as “possessive aggression,” can be frightening for any dog owner.  For example,  you go to get your dog’s chew to ensure it doesn’t get swallowed, and you are confronted with teeth-baring, snarling, or even lunging and biting.  Sometimes it might even occur when you try to sit on the sofa … Read more

While they may be a small breed, they have huge personalities. Like other dogs, this can be a good thing and a bad thing. Often our four-legged friends can be a little too like their human owners and show undesirable traits like jealousy. Out Experience With Luna In our own experience with Luna, our cockapoo, … Read more

There will come a time in your dog’s life when you see them eating grass. While it does not immediately mean that there is anything wrong with your cockapoo if it eats grass, it is not something you should ignore and forget about. Therefore, in the following post, we will discuss various reasons why cockapoos, … Read more

If you’re the proud parent of a hyper Cockapoo, you don’t need an answer to the question are Cockapoos Hyper because you already know the answer. However, while Cockapoos are ultra-cute, and maybe you want one in your life, you are starting to see owners with the same thing in common during your research. Most … Read more

I will write about this from my personal experience as to why my Cockapoo wouldn’t walk at times and what I did to fix it. There might be different reasons your dog won’t walk, and I will cover those later. Luna always liked going for a walk. I get the lead out; she’s running around … Read more

Cockapoo Keeps Digging Even the sweet, innocent look on your Cockapoo’s face isn’t going to calm you down when you see that his digging has ruined your garden again. Some dogs dig more than others, and some might suddenly start this annoying habit after having never shown any interest in digging. [amazon box=”B008ID91XI”] This can … Read more

Cockapoos, a hybrid breed of dog that is part Cocker Spaniel and part Poodle, are incredibly popular and have been for the last decade or so. In fact, so popular that they are the number one choice in cross breeds for many dog owners in the country. They are even more popular than a lot … Read more

When do cockapoos calm down? That’s a fair enough question, but why would you want your cockapoo to calm down? A dog’s craziness makes him unique, no matter how old he gets. If by calming down, you mean getting past the puppy and terrible teen phase where he chews everything, nips, jumps and is just … Read more

Has your dog rolled in fox poo? As dog owners, we all recognise and have come to dislike one of our furry companions’ least endearing habits, and that’s their tendency to roll in disgustingly smelly things. The top of the list of disgusting things is fox poo. Fox poo is the worst because it stinks … Read more

There are distinct types of possession aggression and resource guarding that we’ll cover in this article. Dogs protect the things they see as vital to them, such as their possessions, their own space, and the places they enter and leave, and of course, the dog’s owner. Below we provide some explanations and possible solutions in … Read more

Does your Cockapoo eat way too fast? Do they either gulp the food down or suck it up like a vacuum? Either way, it’s a common problem with many dogs, but it can be a harmful habit that you should try to break for their health’s sake. Why Does My Cockapoo Eat So Fast? Before … Read more

It’s not unusual for Cockapoos to tremble, shake, or shiver when they’re cold, in discomfort or when they get wet; some will even shiver and shake when it’s bath time.  For example, my Cockapoo Luna shakes like crazy when she hears fireworks. Seeing your dog shivering and shaking with fear like this is incredibly difficult … Read more

Does your Cockapoo follow you all over the house? Wherever you go, you’re either tripping over their paws or accidentally stepping on them. Even if you need to go to the toilet, your Cockapoo tries to follow you inside or is content to lay against the door, like some furry draught excluder; talk about pressure. … Read more

If you thought choosing the right dog was hard, bonding with them isn’t a piece of cake either. Bonding with cockapoos can be easy in a few simple ways. A crossbreed, cockapoos are designer dogs that combine two purebred parents, the cocker spaniel and the poodle. These cute and lovable canines were first bred in … Read more

Dogs have been man’s best friend for centuries, and there is a reason why. Dogs provide unconditional love to their master while providing companionship in the most difficult of times.  They are also great at providing emotional support when it is needed. If you consider getting an emotional support dog but don’t know where to … Read more

Luna can be ridiculous at times with her sniffing. I used to get annoyed at her sniffing every blade of grass and sometimes I feel like we get nowhere on our walks. I’ve changed now though, and if the weathers nice and she wants to sniff, I let her sniff all day and rarely try … Read more

A cockapoo dog is a crossbreed between an American or English Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. The appearance and size of a cockapoo can vary depending on the unique breeds of its parents. They are typically regarded as very healthy and well-tempered dogs to own as pets.  However, as with any new pet, you should … Read more

Are cockapoos good apartment dogs? Yeah, they can. I mean, why can’t they? Other dogs do, so in theory, there is no reason why cockapoos can’t too. However, my personal opinion is that an apartment is not suitable for a cockapoo and you can’t give this breed of dog the kind of life they need. … Read more

An anti-social Cockapoo, have you ever heard anything like it? It is very unlikely that you have had the experience of meeting an anti-social Cockapoo, but animals are animals and they are all different.  Luna may be the perfect example as she doesn’t really care much for other dogs, or strangers come to think of, … Read more

Why do dogs bark when they sleep? There have probably been many occasions when you are watching your dog sleep, and suddenly they start whimpering, growling, and even barking in their sleep. For example, when it happens to my dog Luna, she starts twitching, and then the whimpering starts and often builds up to growling … Read more

You might be feeling sad that you thought your Cockapoo was going to be a cuddle monster and always want to be curled up on the sofa with you. However, it’s not always the case as all dogs are different. Just like humans, some like to be close to others, while some prefer their own … Read more