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Knowing the Cockapoo Temperament (Before Starting Cockapoo Training)

By Dog Lover | November 28, 2009

As all dog lovers know, the cockapoo is a hybrid breed that is half spaniel, half poodle. A well trained cockapoo is a standout with its confident and optimistic temperament and character, low to almost zero shedding, infectious affection, winning intelligence, easy trainability and lengthy lifespans. Critical too, is this dog breed’s ability to stretch its patience to accommodate rambunctious kids. Cockapoos also come in a variety of sizes and various shades of various color combinations of the poodle and spaniel parents.

But note the subtle disclaimer: the key to all that is a “well trained” dog. Indeed, if you are considering taking into your home a cockapoo, you would need to bone up on basic cockapoo training before committing to getting a dog. Check out the following:

The Cockapoo intelligence has hair-trigger boredom. As a result, some cockapoos may try out uncommon (read: often destructive!) ways to have some fun, and this can be generally traced to a lack of early behavior training or lack of proper breeding. Bottom line: never underestimate what the dog’s size is capable of!

Cockapoos also often have very sensitive characters and temperaments, so owners need to take extra care to put the lid on disappointments, upsets, anxieties, and worries, especially in front of a dog. Never train the dog if you are not in an optimistic mood. On the contrary, stay encouraging and cheerful.

Naturally, there are plus points to this dog, too. Cockapoos are among the easiest dog breeds to house train. If some basic crate training method is put into action, your dog will poo or pee in the designate areas in a matter of weeks.

Something that will have long-lasting effectiveness is to invest in obedience classes for your smart dog. If possible, throw in agility or obstacle coursework. Cockapoos are eager for the thrill of solving puzzles and mastering tricks.

Lastly, a cockapoo training tip about the tension in your house. Your dog would certainly mind very much the tension and noise level generated by angry people. In general, the dog needs a calm environment to grow in. Keeping things relaxed and cool at home will help protect the dog from any neurosis, unhappiness and any resulting behavior problems.