Month: February 2016

Dog Rescues or Dog Shelters – Where To Find A Cockapoo?

Are you looking to Re-home or Rescue a Cockapoo?

Many people looking for a Cockapoo would like to rescue a dog. But where should you start your search? Rescue Cockapoos are in demand but don’t expect to be offered a puppy.

First off, lets look at the differences between a dog rescue and a dog shelter.
Rescue dogs are often located in foster homes. Mostly you will be dealing with individuals, normally fans of the breed. For the Cockapoo the CCGB has a waiting list which can be found here.

What is Respite Care

Sometimes people’s circumstances change and they just need some time away from their dog. That’s when a home is needed to give the owner respite from dog ownership. People move locations to a home where dogs aren’t allowed; have a relationship break up – there are many reasons people have to re-home their dog for a temporary period.
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Many older dogs need re-homing and are adorable

Dog Shelters

This is a physical building you can visit because the shelter has accepted the dog permanently.
Animal shelters have varying degrees of standards. Some are good some are not so good. It’s easy to fall into the mind set that since a dog shelter is a place of help you need to just accept its procedures.
That would be a mistake. You should use your judgement about and be mindful of what you may be taking on. These are all important questions you should be prepared to ask.

Rescue Cockapoo Questions

  • Do they have a clean premises
  • Are all dogs have up to date vaccinations and deworming
  • Do they micro chip all dogs
  • Do they spay and neuter all dogs
  • Have they assessed using a true temperament test
  • Will they take the dog back if things don’t work out
  • Do they have a adoption application
  • Do they charge reasonable adoption fees
  • Do they charge reasonable transportation fees
The ebook Rescue Cockapoo, is part of the Cockapoo Bundle of Books

Resources:

http://www.nokillnetwork.org/uk/
http://www.peta.org/blog/won-t-work-kill-shelter/
https://cockapoo.me/cockapoo-rescue-pages/

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How To Handle A Cockapoo Puppy For The First time

Cockapoo puppy training 101

One of the things we often forget is that not all dogs naturally enjoy being groomed, handled or cuddled. We have to teach them that these things are a normal and natural part of family life. This is a foundation to training a Cockapoo puppy as it creates a lovely bond between owner and dog.

Sometimes if some one is bitten it’s because a dog reacts fearfully to being handled. That’s because he’s never been taught what a joy it is!

Doggy body language

Body language is very different for dogs. Have you noticed how a dog barks when he sees two people hugging? Dogs just don’t understand it because hugging is not how a dog shows affection.

You have to teach your Cockapoo how to enjoy being hugged and cuddled.

For owners who have children or people that just love the physical interaction and pleasure of cuddling their dog, this is one of the best things you’re ever going to teach him to do.

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To begin

You will need a good supply of yummy treats. While giving him his treat, slowly start to stroke him.

Start by stroking him where you know he will be comfortable being stroked. Down the sides of his body, up his ears, down his paws. Eventually turn him over and rub his tummy.

You are giving the treats so he links in his mind your stroking him with feeling good.

If you find an area where you dog shows concern about being stroked, just stop and go back to an area he is comfortable with and gently introduce him to being stroked in that area.

Always take it very slowly and very gradually and build it up over the time your working with your dog.

Early grooming

Sometimes you can use a brush or a fluffy glove. And while he’s chewing his treat he’s learning that brushing and stroking is really enjoyable.

Get everyone in the family to do this. Everyone must know the dog needs to be handled nicely and with respect, so that your dog knows hands are always something to be enjoyed rather than something to be worried about.

You can find more positive reward-based training techniques with the ‘Training Your Cockapoo’ hand book.

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