Simon the Cockapoo Dog and Rocky Raccoon

Sorry I haven't posted in a LONG time. We've been busy with moving into our new home.

Latest adventures with the BOYZ include close encounters with Rocky the local raccoon. We seem to have a family in the woods behind us. One night Simon sounded the deckside alarm. Rocky (a VERY large Rocky) was perched in a tree about 15 feet from the side deck.

I think Simon would lose a fight with a coon that size - sharp claws and all. Now we close the back door at night so no animal can come through the doggie door.

We got the BOYZ raccoon facsimilies. Simon has Rocky captured in the picture below.

Got Cockapoo Puppy Issues? Here's How to Raise a Well-Behaved and Perfectly Trained Cockapoo Dog

This is a handsome royal blue chocolate merle cockapoo puppy. He's about 8 weeks old.

It'll be no accident if he is transformed into a well-behaved and obedient cockapoo dog in a few short months.

It's not a matter of luck that a pup like this becomes a model of good doggie behavior.

It takes work.

And patience.

And persistence.

And knowledge of the pup's wolf genetics, and his Cocker Spaniel and Poodle characteristics.

If you need help figuring out how to navigate your Cockapoo puppy's housetraining and obedience training, and could use tips for handling grooming and medical issues, buy the ebook Raising Cockapoo Dogs the Right Way.

Why Raising Cockapoo Dogs Requires A Different Approach Than Raising Other Dog Breeds

Simon, a 1st generation Cockapoo

Hey, every Cockapoo dog's unique - that's why these dogs are so popular.

And, because Cockapoos are a combination of Cocker Spaniel and Poodle, they require special handling. For example, they may have medical conditions common to the original dog breeds.

For example, at a year of age, Simon started limping and needed surgery to correct a condition called luxating patella. Similarly, bro Alvin started scooting (dragging his butt) and eventually had his anal glands removed. Both conditions are common surgeries for smaller dogs. A check of the Cockapoo forum revealed that this mixed breed suffers from both conditions.

Bottom line is that because Cockapoos are mixed breed dogs, their owners need to be aware of the specific characteristics of both Cocker Spaniels and Poodles. That information is spelled out in detail in this ebook:

Raising Cockapoo Dogs the Right Way.

Cockapoo Dog Information - 5 Articles and 2 Ebooks

Articles
How To Take Excellent Care of Your Cockapoo Dog
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Take-Excellent-Care-of-Your-Cockapoo-Dog&id=6914043

How To Select The Perfect Cockapoo Dog For You And Your Family http://www.streetarticles.com/dogs/how-to-select-the-perfect-cockapoo-dog-for-you-and-your-family

Puppy Mill Dog Problems – Prince Alvin’s Case
http://www.streetarticles.com/dogs/puppy-mill-dog-problems-prince-alvins-case

The Most Notorious Dog Training Untruth: Dog and Puppy House Breaking Is A Cakewalk http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/the-most-notorious-dog-training-untruth-dog-and-puppy-house-breaking-is-a-cakewalk-5707185.html

Cockapoo Dog Owners – Are You Aware of This Common Medical Issue? http://www.scribd.com/doc/83327432/Cockapoo-Dog-Owners-%E2%80%93-Are-You-Aware-of-This-Frequently-Occurring-Medical-Issue


Ebooks
Canine Luxating Patella (Trick Knee) Surgery And Recovery - Simon’s Story http://booklocker.com/books/5393.html

Raising Cockapoo Dogs The Right Way
http://booklocker.com/books/6015.html

Wow! A Specialized Dog Forum For Cockapoo Dogs!

I found this Cockapoo dog forum by accident (google search on Cockapoo dogs)and am really happy with the dog owners on the forum.

Best of all, there's no people or Cockapoo dog bashing because they all own Poo's.

After suffering through the slings and arrows on other forums, this is a refreshing find.

If you have a Cockapoo pup or dog, join and find out everything you wanted to know about Cockapoos. I Love My Cockapoo forum

A Reality Check - The Best Grooming Service For Your Cockapoo Dog

C'mon - how much have you paid to groom your Cockapoo Dog? What's the cheapest, yet the highest quality grooming method?

Is it DIY grooming? You need the equipment (clippers, scissors, grooming table, etc) as well as a large dose of patience and skill.

Is the local grooming shop or the large pet store mighty inconvenient?

What about a mobile groomer? Convenient but pricey?

And do you hate to leave your dog at the shop or the pet store or watch him disappear into the grooming van?

Sounds like I've exhausted just about every grooming service available to the majority of people who need one.

Not true!

Read about The BOYZ's SpaMaster on this squidoo lens:
The Best Grooming Service For A Cockapoo

Hate Designer Dogs? This Post Is For You!

People who truly hate everything about Designer Dogs make fun of the names like
. . . doodle and . . . poo.

And some do have a creative sense of humor. I read this information on a facebook group bashing designer dogs:

What new designer dog (breed) do you get when you cross a Bulldog with a Shih Tzu?

Dare you to leave a comment with your answer.

valmillsy

Playfighting Cockapoo Pups - Who's Top Dog?

What happens when you pair a 6-month old Bichon Cockapoo (Alvin) with a 9-week old Cockapoo (Simon)?

No explanation necessary - pictures tell all!

Cockapoo Round 1

Cockapoo Round 2

Clearly, Alvin wins both rounds, but Simon holds his own. The strangest thing is that the younger, smaller dog outclassed in size and strength wins the battle of the bone because Alvin is too scared to regain it. Wonder who will be top dog in a few months?

In case you're wondering, this puppy playtime is totally initiated by the pups; we just referee when the younger puppy gets too tired, starts to hide from Alvin, or Alvin gets too rough.

valmillsy

Meet Simon, Alvin's Cockapoo Bro

Introducing Simon, an 8-week old Cockapoo we bought today in PA. We had no intention of buying another pup, but in our PA travels we discovered the perfect breeder with the perfect pup. Now Alvin has a companion - guess that's one way to reduce separation anxiety!

valmillsy