While cockapoos are absolutely brilliant, they are known for being pretty high maintenance dogs! Not only do they have fur that needs to be regularly brushed and groomed, but they also need to be clipped at least every three months, and special attention even needs to be paid to their ears! Add to this the fact that cockapoos can also have quite “high strung” personalities, it’s no wonder that caring for cockapoos is a subject that deserves lots of attention.
As a result, this section is full of lots of articles all about how to care for cockapoos. It includes advice about cockapoo grooming, cleaning cockapoo ears and cockapoo separation anxiety.
The main purpose of the articles in this category is to provide responsible cockapoo owners with all of the information they need to care properly for their cockapoos in one place. We share our experiences of having a cockapoo with other new or experienced owners - our aim is simple: to make all cockapoos happy and healthy.
Some articles that you might find useful for caring for your cockapoo are listed below. Feel free to bookmark this page and return to it as it's continually updated with new and useful information.
This is our in depth guide to crate training a cockapoo puppy. It gives you everything you need to know from what sized crate to buy to how to introduce your cockapoo to a crate for the first time.
This article draws upon our own experiences of cockapoo separation anxiety,. We provide 4 simple methods to try to reduce anxiety and stress in your cockapoo caused by you leaving the house.
Cleaning cockapoo ears is an essential part of caring for a cockapoo as their flop-ears are prone to infections. This article gives you a basic, no-nonsense overview about cleaning your cockapoo's ears. Recommended for new cockapoo owners.
If you're a cockapoo owner, you'll know more than most about the need to maintain your cockapoo's look in-between trips to the groomers. One of the fastest, and easiest things to do is to regularly trim your cockapoo's face. This is a how-to guide about how to trim a cockapoo face.
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Every cockapoo owner will know, deep down, that as much as cockapoos are “odorless” relative to other dogs, they can be quite smelly in their own right! Now, if you have a “pongy ‘poo” – don’t worry. In this article, I’ll go through some of the most common reasons we know for why our cockapoo …
Smelly Cockapoo? Our reasons why, and what to do about it! Read More »
Just like us humans, dog nails (aka claws) will continue to grow and grow. While activities like walking and playing helps to wear them down over time, many dogs, including cockapoos, will need to have their nails clipped from time to time. If you’re looking for a simple guide to cutting your cockapoo’s nails then …
How to cut cockapoo nails (simple guide from real owners) Read More »
Winter is coming! Personally, winter is one of my favourite seasons. Snow, crisp mornings, and crunchy leaves – it’s all fantastic. Unfortunately, when it comes to cockapoo ownership there are some challenges that arise in winter. So, this article is all about how to care for your cockapoo in winter. I’ll look at grooming requirements, …
Caring for your cockapoo in winter (our quick tips) Read More »
Eyecare is important in all breeds of dogs. Some breeds, such as Cockapoos, will sometimes need a little extra eye care. This is partly due to hereditary predispositions, but there are also simpler reasons, such as tear stains and the longer hair around their faces which can irritate their eyes. (We may find it adorable, …
As Cockapoo owners, we’d be lying if our Cockapoo didn’t get mats or knots from time-to-time. Unfortunately, keeping on top of our Cockapoo’s grooming is certainly a drawback of Cockapoo ownership (there are many positives too, though!) When knots and mats form in Cockapoo fur, it can be a bit of a headache to get …
Getting knots out of Cockapoo Fur (3 proven methods) Read More »
