Personality and Temperament
Cockapoo owners will generally agree that their dogs have a unique temperament and engaging little personalities that are very amusing.
Cockapoos have a reputation for being needy. This is because they have been bred as a domesticated companion dog for 65 years. To avoid bouts of separation anxiety they should not be left alone for long periods of time. Crate training is recommended to deal with this issue. This is the process of making your dog familiar with a safe environment that becomes a ‘happy den’ for them.
Poodles and Cocker Spaniels are renowned as the most intelligent of dog breeds; so naturally Cockapoos are very clever.
With brains comes owner responsibility to keep your Cockapoo happily engaged. They will find mischief to keep themselves entertained when left to their own devices. If neglected and not trained to overcome separation anxiety this can lead to excessive barking, jumping up, inappropriate elimination and even harmful self-scratching.
This can be countered by a simple effective training programme. Many owners also use synthetic bones since constructive chewing relieves stress and is excellent for the teeth and jaws.
