I have 2 Cockapoos: Sam, 6, and Benjie, 4. We got Sam when he was 12 weeks old, our first dog. He was a present from my brother in law for my son’s 13th birthday. He is one of the happiest, mellow and lovable dogs. About 3 1/2 years ago I went to a pet store […]
I started bugging my husband for a puppy in February ’04. My mom had just passed away and I was feeling pain unlike any I’d ever experienced. I thought a pet would help the healing process. “Besides,” I reasoned, “every house needs a dog. It will be great for the kids.” Tom looked into my […]
As a kid I grew up on an exotic animal farm in Wisconsin. Aside from the usual cats, dogs, horses, and cows running around the farm we had a camel, fainting goats, barbados sheep, llamas, a monkey, buffalo, etc. You name it and it was probably running around our farm at one time! My very […]
Does My Cockapoo Have Separation Anxiety? One of many conditions which dogs can suffer from is separation anxiety. Unfortunately, your canine friend may not react well when you leave him on his own and he may exhibit what could be perceived as bad behavior as a result of his anxiety. Typical behavior associated with separation […]
Every dog owner likes to have a repertoire of tricks which his dog can display to impress friends, family and fellow dog owners. Although it requires some time and practice, teaching your cockapoo to spin around himself is a fairly straight forward lesson, which can demonstrate just how obedient your pet can be. Before teaching […]
Long spring and summer days with bright sunshine and vivid colors provide the ideal setting for taking photographs of your canine best friend. With some preparation, attention to detail and a measure of patience, you should be able to achieve pictures which can be cherished for years to come. Be prepared Ensure that you are […]
Cockapoo Crazy is opening a new shop at Zazzle. We’re going to work hard on filling it up with custom designs featuring cute cockapoos, so keep checking in! Today’s featured item is an 11×3 inch “I LOVE MY CRAZY COCKAPOO”bumper sticker, featuring the silhouette of a cropped-tail cockapoo! There is also a full-tailed cockapoo sticker, for […]
Editor’s Note: This article is for ALL pet owners, not just cockapoos, although I’m sure you’ll agree that our little cockapoo buddies are prime examples of how pets can be therapeutic! Caring for a pet can improve both your health and your happiness. There are obvious benefits to be had from professionally trained assistance dogs, […]
Dermatitis is a fairly common ailment which many dogs suffer from. If your cockapoo has a tendency to bite or scratch himself, it is entirely possible that he is experiencing dermatitis. There are a number of factors which can cause or contribute to dermatitis, such as allergies, nutrition, and also your dogs environment such as […]
Many dogs take to riding in a car like a duck to water. It is not uncommon to see dogs in cars with faces turned up to the window, sniffing the air, panting with excitement. Perhaps you have taken your cockapoo for a ride in the car, but found that he did not instantly enjoy […]