QUESTION: Is it a problem to wash a 6wk old Cockapoo twice in one wk, once on tuesday then again on friday, and if drying dog off with a floor heater after dry her off with a towel (mine you the dog just sits in my lap, while the heat is on. Is that a problem and can any one of these things cause an ear infection?
Anonymous - 2/1/2012 11:24:31 AM
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QUESTION: I have a cockapoo 5 years old, he has bitten me several times and the two incidents I ended up in the emergency room for stitches. He is loving most of the time but growls at me when I correct him. He has a temper. He loves to place a mark in my furnitures. I am ready to euthanize him. I hate to think about it, however he gives me no choice. Any suggestions!!!
Anonymous - 1/29/2012 3:45:48 PM
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My 12 yr. Old cockapoo used to get aggressive when i corrected him too. The problem is he believed he's alpha to me. I have retrained him to understand that I am boss, when he does something wrong, I firmly tell him no, then put him in his crate for a time out. He hates being away from "mama" for any period of time that he has learned to stop being aggressive when he doesn 't get his way. If you don't have time to train him or are unable to get him into an obedience class please contact a rescue shelter to take him. Don't put him down for something that isn't his fault. a dog that hasn't been properly trained can always learn to behave with proper, loving training at any age. Especially a dog as smart as a cockapoo
Anonymous - 1/31/2012 1:01:31 PM
QUESTION: We have a new cockapoo puppy 3 months old. She is shedding like crazy. Vet said it was the puppy coat. How long will this continue??? We also, have an older cockapoo buff color who never shed.
Anonymous - 1/24/2012 7:56:32 PM
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My cockapoo has been in our family since he was a little three mnths and have never seen one hair fall out..ever.
Anonymous - 2/3/2012 3:45:52 PM
Ive had 3 cockapoos, they do not shed, not even their puppy coat. You may have another mix in there !
Anonymous - 1/31/2012 7:05:30 AM
Our cockapoo shed a lot until we had him clipped at about 5 months. Has been a lot better since.
Anonymous - 1/28/2012 4:57:12 PM
most cockapoos dont shed im surprised
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 4:52:50 PM
QUESTION: hi I just got a cockapoo and she is soup I know they Love to bite but mine is over the top she makes me draw blood is there any way to at least get her to play "bite" a little easier and how often can you give them a bath
Anonymous - 1/19/2012 11:05:20 PM
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my puppy cockapoo was very very bitey for the first few months. Every time he would start with me I would stick a toy in his mouth that was okay for him to bite on. Also stop playing with him when he bites you and let him know it's not okay. A firm NO ! or yelp from you should help...if they were doing this with their Momma she would probly correct him with a swat ! It is annoying but he does get better. Now my Rocky will bite on my hand occassionally but very very gently.
Anonymous - 1/31/2012 7:09:41 AM
well about biting i'm not sure,cockapoo's usually don't bite, as for how often you give them a bath is recommended once a week.
Anonymous - 1/22/2012 1:29:56 PM
QUESTION: i have a 3 yr old cockapoo who has an infected eye and I was wondering if there are certain infections cockapoos are prone to....
Anonymous - 1/16/2012 6:45:51 PM
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cockapoo's are easy prone to eye and ear infections i would recommend taking it to a veterinary before it gets worse.
Anonymous - 1/22/2012 1:33:02 PM
QUESTION: I want a crate/pen for our 8 week old cockapoo - I thought about getting the 36 inch crate to have enough room for sleeping, paper for pooping if reqd, water etc and a little wander round...but will the gaps in bars be too big enabling him to get caught/ or will gaps be same as 30 inch?
Anonymous - 1/15/2012 1:31:18 PM
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QUESTION: My grandson just got a cockapoo puppy and when he poops it doesn't fall off and we have to wipe his butt. Is that normal or do we have to have his hair trimmed back there?
Anonymous - 1/1/2012 9:27:54 PM
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Yes. I have a 3 year old cockapoo and you need to keep the butt area cut pretty short. I have the same problem just before getting mine groomed.
Anonymous - 1/6/2012 2:31:25 PM
QUESTION: I AM GETTING A 1YR OLD FEMALE AND WOULD LIKE TO BUY HER A CRATE FOR AT HOME AND OVERNIGHT SLEEPING WHAT SIZE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?
Anonymous - 12/29/2011 3:03:18 PM
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QUESTION: My Cockapoo always licks me...it drives me CRAZY. How can I stop her from doing this?
Anonymous - 12/23/2011 3:53:25 PM
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It shows your cockapoo loves you
Anonymous - 1/13/2012 12:43:09 PM
QUESTION: I want a cockapoo with flat rather than wavy coat, should the mother be a cocker spaniel or poodle
Anonymous - 12/15/2011 1:03:19 PM
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I have a flat coat he is wonderful but does mault a bit I you tend to get flat coated when f2 parents were both cockatoos the breeder I got him from has mum and dad living at home
Anonymous - 1/28/2012 3:28:03 AM
Since pups take more from their mom, best to have a cocker spaniel mom. Mind u flat. Oats are likely to moult. I have one.
Anonymous - 1/1/2012 2:38:57 PM
QUESTION: We have two cockapoos (2 yrs old). They are black but turning grey and weigh 28 and 32 lbs. Have you heard of cockapoos being that big and changing colors?
Anonymous - 12/9/2011 12:45:22 PM
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We have a cockapoo that also is black with some white on his chest. With daily exercise we can keep his weight at around 48 lbs. This past summer he turned 10, and for the past several years I have noticed more and more graying around the mouth and on his paws. It is almost like he's growing a gray beard. His coat is also graying in various shades of silver highlights.
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 10:34:30 AM
QUESTION: Just wanted to say we have had our cockapoo since he was small. We crate tranind him and potty trained him very easy. He is 2 years old and still only sleeps in his crate. They are a great inside dog. I would not get a cockapoo and keep him outside they are not outside dogs.
Anonymous - 12/4/2011 12:44:53 PM
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QUESTION: are cockapoos athletic like do they like to run and play outside in the yard
Anonymous - 12/1/2011 5:42:43 PM
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I have a cockapoo and she loves being outside every chance she can gets. I live on a farm and she loves to just run around outside and play fetch
Anonymous - 12/13/2011 5:07:35 PM
QUESTION: Is the Cockapoo for people with dog allergies?
Anonymous - 11/26/2011 8:55:58 PM
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My husband is highly allergic to dogs, but my cockapoo does not shed, but gets a haircut every 6 weeks. My husband is not allergic to him at all. I also ended up with a large cockapoo- 50 lbs. He was brought up with my granddaughter and is very gentle with her and has never shown any aggression. He loves long walks, but loves to stop and listen to outdoor noises. He is almost 4 years old.
Anonymous - 12/2/2011 1:16:27 PM
QUESTION: I have a 4 year old, male cockapoo that loves people, kids and other animals, but at times, "out of the blue" he will show aggression towards another dog, usually a bigger dog, or an annoying puppy pawing at him. Is there any way to stop this when I don't know when it is going to happen? He has grown up around dogs of all sizes.
Anonymous - 11/16/2011 11:02:39 PM
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QUESTION: How do we stop an 8 month old puppy from biting everything in sight including mouthing us now.
Anonymous - 11/15/2011 6:45:51 PM
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A nylabone, not rubber because they can tear the rubber off. There are different flavors out there. Cockapoos have very strong puppy teeth. My cockapoo is 11months old and I got her at 6months, so the past 5 months I have purchased different types to stop her chewing on the wood and furniture. She has also torn up my carpet. Its
true, they must be exercised everyday to get their energy out.
Anonymous - 1/21/2012 12:07:56 PM
I am getting a cockapoo puppy tomorrow and have been doing extensive research. They say not to give them rawhide treats because once they get wet they swell up and could choke your puppy. I'm not going to use them.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE NORMAL HEIGHT/WEIGHT FOR A COCKAPOO ? HOW OLD FOR A REGULAR DOG TRIM?
Anonymous - 11/14/2011 1:53:04 PM
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Get a regular hair cut every 6-8 weeks.
Cockapoo's hair grows quickly, and also elimnates
their bms getting stuck in their rearend fur.
Anonymous - 1/21/2012 12:10:12 PM
10 to 30 pounds and 12 to 16 inches in height is normal for a cockapoo. The first trim should take place at 6 months and occur regularly following that. They can have ear wax build-up so regular ear cleaning is a must.
Anonymous - 12/6/2011 7:12:33 PM
QUESTION: How do you to keep your Cockapoo calm?
Anonymous - 11/9/2011 4:23:52 PM
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Exercise, give your Cockapoo dog a daily walk.
It is your best bet to help get his/her energy out.
Anonymous - 1/21/2012 12:11:50 PM
I find that with my cockapoo I need to sit calmly with her and she will follow my behaviour. Whispering or just simply holding her for a but works as well.
Anonymous - 12/13/2011 5:09:17 PM
QUESTION: My 11 year cockapoo female just recently stopped jumping up on our bed. She don't act like she is any kind of pain and she is walking, running and eating normally, but she will whin for us to pick her up and put her up on the bed at night since she sleeps with my wife and I. Any ideas?
Anonymous - 11/8/2011 2:44:59 PM
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Our 5 year old male cockapoo started having trouble junmping on to the couch, our bed, etc. After an evaluation by our vet, it was decided he has some variation in the spacing of his vertebrae in the mid to lower back. Rest and pain medication were prescribed. The vet said Cocker Spaniels are a breed that tends to have back problems. Good luck with your pooch.
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 6:10:50 PM
We built a ramp up on to the bed for our cockapoo.
Anonymous - 12/2/2011 6:00:34 PM
QUESTION: Dose a Cockapoo have an odor like other dogs have?
Anonymous - 11/5/2011 4:24:42 PM
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I had a Cockapoo for 8 yrs and loved him. He never shed and was just about odorless in comparison to other dogs. The only time I really smelled him was when he came in from the rain or snow....his coat being wet. But he LOVED getting a bath and pampered.
Anonymous - 11/21/2011 11:33:12 AM
QUESTION: If I send my Cockapoo to obedient school, can I visit him/her while there still there?
Anonymous - 11/4/2011 9:21:29 PM
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QUESTION: my 6 month old cockapoo has started growling and biting at me i dont know why can she be going through a stage i dont know about
Anonymous - 11/2/2011 7:24:09 PM
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Well I have a cockapoo growling and bitting sometimes because he has to go to the bathroom or sometimes some things hurting in his body or somethings hurting him.
Anonymous - 12/26/2011 7:47:59 PM
My cockapoo has been in that stage for a while. He is 8 months old now. He seems to get more nippy when he is tired or when I am not paying attention to him, so I put him in his crate for a Nap. Not as a punishment just a time out. It works.
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 7:31:41 PM
My six month old cockapoo has become much more growly and nippy too. From what I can tell it's normal puppy adolescence ... But I still don't like it!
Anonymous - 11/12/2011 9:45:30 PM
all cockapoos do that mine does it too
Anonymous - 11/9/2011 3:57:02 PM
QUESTION: What are some good activities for cockapoos?
Anonymous - 10/29/2011 12:16:44 PM
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I've had 3 cockapoos and they all loved to catch the bouncing ball (tennis is good). They are good at catching in mid air. And it tires them out !
Anonymous - 11/7/2011 2:40:11 PM
QUESTION: I have a 9 month old cockapoo who has a 5-10 minute walk in the mornings, and on average an hour walk in the afternoon. I've been told this may be too much and could damage his legs - is this right? Thanks
Anonymous - 10/29/2011 5:52:08 AM
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QUESTION: how is the potty training with a cockapoo puppy
Anonymous - 10/21/2011 2:21:40 PM
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OUR COCKAPOO WAS POTTY TRAINED IN 2 MONTHS WITH POTTY PADS THEY WORKED VERY WELL.AFTER HE WOULD EAT WE WOULD PUT HIM ON THE POTTY PAD THEM WHEN WE GOT HIM USE TO THE PAD WE PUT THE PAD WRITE OUTSIDE THE DOOR AND WE WOULD SHOW HIM WHERE IT WAS AND HE WOULD GO TO THE DOOR TO USE IT. HE WAS EASY TO TRAIN YOU HAVE TO HAVE PATINCE THEY DONT TRAIN OVER NIGHT
Anonymous - 12/4/2011 12:31:28 PM
We used a hanging bell at both doors. It took 2 weeks with everybody on board ringing the bell going out and coming back inside....every hour. We have 2 cockapoos, one is 4 months old and 15 months old the bells worked like a charm...ring ring
Anonymous - 11/13/2011 1:39:04 AM
Very easy!! It only took me a few weeks to train my cockapoo.
Anonymous - 11/3/2011 5:52:34 PM
Fairly easy as cockapoo's are quite intelligent !
Anonymous - 10/22/2011 11:04:33 AM
QUESTION: We are planning on getting 2 cockapoos and I am wondering would it be better to get 2 males or a male and a female? Either way they will both be spayed and neutered.
Thank you!
Anonymous - 10/15/2011 4:13:30 PM
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I have a male and a female cockapoo. She weighs 15 pounds and he weighs 41- and she is his mother! I have had no problems with them being reunited after 2 years. Somemtimes you can get a little questioning of who is the pack leader when you have 2 or more dogs, I have a total of 4. You will just have to make sure they realize you are the leader and there should be no problems.
Anonymous - 10/18/2011 1:22:59 PM
I have a male and a female cockapoo, and the female is dominant. Totally different personalities but I love them both. Best of Luck!
Anonymous - 10/18/2011 1:18:44 PM
QUESTION: I've heard that cockapoos can have digestive troubles, anyone experience this.
Anonymous - 10/10/2011 12:56:34 PM
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My cockapoo at stomach issues when we got him at 4 months. He would do a 'reverse sneezing'/coughing noise very often. He would also throw up a lot or dry heave. We switched his food constantly trying to find one that would help the issue and Natural Balance was a miracle! After eating Natural Balance (duck and potato formula) ALL his digestive problems stopped, including the 'reverse sneezing'/coughing. He is a few months over a year old now and we haven't had any problems since we started him on Natural Balance. I would suggest changing his food and seeing what works for him. I thought changing his food wouldn't make a difference but I was in shock how much it helped him. Best of luck! Its no fun having a sick puppy :(
Anonymous - 10/27/2011 11:35:04 PM
QUESTION: My Vet said my female Cockapoo was in perfect health as she stopped feeding her puppies early as they were on solid food and got big fast. He said don't skip a cycle let her go again. But I have read to skip and let her have puppies only once a year. I have also read let her have them twice and skip once etc.. My vet was a vet for the zoo so it is hard not to listen to him. He said she is in great health and weight no hair shortage so let her go again. I wanted to see what other breeders have to say about past experiences. Thanks
donnafinn - 10/5/2011 10:55:02 PM
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QUESTION: We lie on an acreage and are considering getting a cockapoo. We previously had a poodle and when he went out" to pee he always stayed close to the house and always came when called. Can I expect a cockapoo to behave the same?
Anonymous - 10/2/2011 9:45:54 PM
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I have a cockpoo and when he gos out he stays close to the house when doing his business
Anonymous - 12/4/2011 12:34:20 PM
Yes make sure you get 1/2 cocker and 1/2 Poodle to make a pure cockapoo and make sure they don't sell lots of breeds or you might not be getting a Cockapoo at all. You want to make sure you keep the Poodle in them and then you will have the smart dog you want. My two dogs go out to pee and stay the length they were told from the house and come when called. They are both Cockapoos.
donnafinn - 10/5/2011 10:32:34 PM
QUESTION: How can we get our rescue Cockapoo dog to poop in our yard? He will only poop on a walk. Also he goes nuts with barking with other dogs.
Anonymous - 10/2/2011 12:54:48 PM
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Have you tried to pick your Cockapoo's poop up and place it next to a tree in your back yard and leave some of them there? Then don't let him stop on the walk and tie him up outside knowing he needs to poop.... He has to some time. Bring him in and repeat not letting him poop on walk. The smell in yard will let him know this is ok to poop here. Make sure you don't play where you want him to poop so he doesn't get confused.
donnafinn - 10/5/2011 10:35:10 PM