5 Reasons Cockapoo Owners Swear By This Guide (+ 1 Bonus Tip)

The Cocker Spaniel side was bred to work hedgerows all day, nose down, flushing out birds. The Poodle side was bred as a clever water retriever. Put them together and you get a dog with a busy nose, a quick brain and a deep need to be with people.

That mix explains almost everything a Cockapoo does. The jumping is a people-dog greeting at face height. The barking is an alert dog telling you everything. The chewing and sock-stealing are a clever brain looking for a job.

Generic training advice skips all of this, which is why it so often doesn't stick. Every chapter of the collection starts with why your Cockapoo does something, then shows you how to work with it rather than against it.

A bored Cockapoo is rarely a calm Cockapoo. Without something to think about, they invent their own jobs: guarding the window, stealing tea towels, barking at every passer-by.

The Calm and Confident Cockapoo Plan shows you why ten minutes of brain work often settles them better than an extra hour of walking. You'll learn simple sniffing games, food puzzles and a calm "settle on your mat" routine.

It's gentle, it's fun for both of you, and it fits around a normal day. Many owners find the evening zoomies quieten down once that brain is properly tired.

Cockapoos adore people and want to say hello at face height. The trouble is, pushing them down or saying "off!" is still attention, and to a Cockapoo attention is the prize. So the jumping becomes a game.

The guides teach the opposite: four paws on the floor earns the fuss, jumping earns nothing. It's broken into short sessions you can practise with family and visitors.

The Cockapoo Barking Fix uses the same kind approach for the doorbell. A simple "thank you, I've got it" routine gives your Cockapoo a job other than shouting, so visitors can actually get through the door.

That soft, curly Poodle coat is lovely, but it traps knots close to the skin, often long before you can see them. Brushing the top layer isn't enough, and by the time the groomer finds the mats, a short clip is often the only option.

The Mat-Free Cockapoo Coat Guide shows you the right brush and comb, how to brush in sections right down to the skin, and the hidden hot-spots: behind the ears, under the legs, the collar line and the tail.

A few gentle minutes a few times a week keeps your Cockapoo comfortable, makes grooming appointments easier, and turns brushing into a calm routine rather than a wrestling match.

Whether you've just brought home a puppy or you're living with a lively adult, it's all covered. You get the Complete Cockapoo Puppy Guide, the Complete Cockapoo Adult Guide and five bonus guides for the things Cockapoo owners ask about most.

That's calm and confidence, a mat-free coat, pulling, barking and toilet habits. 7 guides in total, all written for Cockapoos.

Every guide is broken into short daily steps that fit around your day. Read them on your phone, tablet or computer, or print the checklists for the fridge so the whole family is on the same page.