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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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 »
Managing your cockapoo’s oral health is a key part of caring for your cockapoo. Just like humans, cockapoos require a good oral health routine to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar on their teeth. It may seem like just another task in cockapoo maintenance that can be easily overlooked, but cleaning your cockapoo’s teeth …
Cockapoo teeth, gums and oral health (a how to guide) Read More »
Are you a cockapoo owner who has discovered poop clinging to your puppy’s fur? Or maybe found some poo stuck in your cockapoo’s bottom? Fear not, we’ve been there too! Here are some quick methods to try to help you clean your cockapoo’s bottom. Why quick? Because no one wants their cockapoo to be scooting …
If your cockapoo is anything like ours, you’ll have unfortunately experienced the dreaded smelly cockapoo syndrome! We love our pup, but stinky cockapoo cuddles are a sure sign that it’s time for a bath. Due to cockapoos having low shedding coats, they also seem to be little dirt magnets and can suffer from skin issues. …
