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Hi Ilene,

I hope some ...apoo owners will respond to your question. My first dog was actually a ...apoo, although we got her when I was about five, so I don't think I'm exactly what you're looking for. Aside from advice on the daily living issues you face, I would advice you to schedule an exam with your vet if you haven't already done so. Perhaps some of your dog's issues like the site loss and house accidents can be addressed with medication. You'll also want to find out if some of these issues could be related to cognitive disorders that are common in senior pets. The info could help you map out a strategy for your pet's golden years. Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I would like some feedback from an eperienced ...apoo owner if possible. I've had Daisy, my larger, parti-colored ...apoo for 15 years! She is the best, smartest, cleanest most lovable, trainable, dearest, dog I have ever had. At 15, she remains quite active and loves to run in the woods. She follows me everywhere. I absolutely love her...she is my best friend!

At this age, she is indeed having vision and hearing problems. I expected the vision problem ( she is Ok is day light but in the dark she walks into the wall)...but coupled with her hearing problem, I am concerned. She can hear very loud claps or noises, but when I call her, she doesn't seem to know the direction from which the sound is coming. I expect it will get worse.

House trained extremely well all these years, she has also started to occasionally soil in the house, even when I am sitting right there. I know this is an older dog problem and not a ...apoo problem. But coupled with the vision and hearing difficulties, and the knowledge that ...apoos can live until past 20, I am concerned for her health and happiness as we go forward.

So, i guess what I am looking for is some advice from owners of older ...apoos, and potential ways to deal with these problems. Thanks so much. Should I ever get another dog, it will surely be a ...apoo like Daisy! best reagrds, Ilene from Saugerties, NY

-- Contributed by: Ilene

Hi Rose,

I'm so glad you found our site helpful. That's really why we're here. Best wishes for many happy years with Teedo. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I came across this site in hopes to find a nice size dog for our little home. It gave me all the information i was looking for. It convinced me and my husband that a ...apoo was right for us. We now have Teedo, a male ...apoo on the larger size, that loves us as much as we love him. He's great with our four year old son and loves to go hunting and all the other outdoor adventures we have. Thank you for a very well informed site.

-- Contributed by: Rose

Hi Livia,

Your dog really sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing your opinion. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My ...apoo is absolutely darling and an absolute blessing in my life. He loves playing fetch, hiking, playing with his other doggy friends, and cuddling with his mama. I very rarely find any hair of his in our house, and he is extremely trainable. I recommend this breed with absolute confidence.

-- Contributed by: Livia

Hi Dotty, and welcome to the site.

I wouldn't say that car sickness is a particular problem for ...apoos; I think it can be a problem for a lot of breeds across the board. I would recommend practicing with your dog in the car while it's parked because anxiety is probably a large part of the problem. Spend some pleasant times together in the car without driving anywhere. Help your dog make some good associations with the car by petting and praising him while he's sitting in it, and also offer him some of his favorite treats. If he reaches a point where he seems comfortable and relaxed, try running the engine without going anywhere. If you can get him to relax with the engine running, you can try a short drive around the block, praising him for being such a good boy when you arrive home. Hopefully your dog will eventually accept riding in the car as no big deal, and this may end the car sickness episodes.

Thanks for your question, and I hope this sugggestion works for you. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Is it common for ...apoos to have problems with car sickness? Our puppy, who is now 9 lbs., drools excessively in the car. So much so that we have to wash him in the sink and spray out his crate after every car trip. Dramamine has helped only slightly.

-- Contributed by: Dotty

Loving dogs :)

-- Contributed by: Nathaly

Hi TRI,

Does the problem seem to be related strictly to your dog's behind? If so, it could have something to do with the anal glands. Many groomers routine express the anal glads as part of the bath during the grooming session. It's possible that your dog's behind is sore due to this. I recommend you call the grooming shop and ask them to check your dog's record to see if his anal glands were expressed.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

We we received the runt of his mothers litter on April 1, 2007 and we still can't figure him out. Louie is very happy at times but lately since we had to shave all his hair off due to not keeping him groomed properly he has been acting depressed seriously. He seems as if he is not use to air being felt on his behind and he is just real uncomfortable; and he cries at times. I don't know whats going on with him I don't know how to help him and I just don't have the funds right now to take him to our local vet to see exactly whats going wrong. So hopefully someone can help me with an opinion on what I should know about them. I'm looking on the internet now to find out as much information as I can. I just don't like to see him like this its sad...

-- Contributed by: TRI

Hello!

My husband and I (late 50's) are now fostering a ...apoo from the shelter. He is 10 mo. old and is a happy-go-lucy little guy.

He came from a family of 8 children, but with all the activties and a 16 mo. they decide to adopt him out because they were afraid he would hurt the baby. He is still a play nipper, and it does hurt when he nips. We don't let him get by without correction and a toy to play with. He was caged most of the time with the family, and may have not socialized enough. He loves other dogs and people after a few minutes. He does gobbles his food, and the family did have another big dog.

In one week this pup: lost his family, had a brief stay at a shelter, was taken to our home, saw the groomer and taken back to be groomed, netuer, and taken to a public pet-a-thon.

At the pet-a-thon he was with people he didn't know, kept on a leash and not cage. He was very jumpy at first and it was cold near the store entrance, but seemed fine after a while. Still stange people were walking in the door etc.

My husband went to check on him, and while my huband was at the pet-a-thon, a bowl of food was on the floor. The dog was eating (which I had ask them not to give him food, but not everyone was informed and another leashed dog was there) when a lady reached down to pet him. He growled and the lady jerked her hand back. Then my husband reach down to give him a comforting pat (two quick movements which scares him). The dog grabbed my husbands as if to bite (no bite marks on the bottom of my husbands hand); but there was a deep flesh tear from my husband jerking his hand back wich caught on the pups sharp teeth. My husband went to the hospital for a tet. shot, and the pup ended up on police report for 10 days. We are not in the least afraid of him, and I constantly take toys and everything else from the dog.

This past week, we had a small dog for two day, and they played well; followed by a 6 lb. yorkieboo. We kept them separate (1 hr. on - 1 hr. off for safety); plus we have our own mid. size, 10 yr. old rat terrior and a sm. 12 yr. old Cheagle which are getting crappy.

Early last week, I was feeding, petting, put my fingers in the bowl when I put his food down as usual (which I don't do now)when he grabbed my arm (I had heavy clothes on), growled and bit my hand. I don't think the arm bit would have broken the skin, and the hand bite didn't break the skin.

This bite was my fault for doing something I saw on T.V. that I now realize was for small pups; however he did growl. He did try growling with food after that. My husband has been working with him, and he hasn't growled or snapped over the last few days.

On T.V. they put dogs down for growling or snappy over food, but until recently if Rover growled while eating you just stayed away.

Do you think it is possible to retrain this pup to be adopted? I'm Sorry for the long story, but he so great otherwise. Thanks for your time.

God Bless, MJ

Hi MJ, I think it would be best to have a vet and a professional canine behaviorist evalutate this dog's behavior. Honestly, he's been through a lot of upheaval, and having people reach for him or putting their hands in his food has probably left him at the breaking point. Food is one of the last securities he has left. Still, the biting can't be allowed, so I suggest having the evaluation done.

Thanks for your question, and I do hope that somehow you can work things out. You are very kind to keep working with this poor animal. Best wishes.

-- Contributed by: MJ

I have a 4 year old daughter who tugs pulls drags and tortures our poor ...-a-poo, but still he remains a well tempered dog, the only problem I have with him is he is very sneaky, I guess he gets that from the ...er spaniel side. He knows when he's not supposed to do something but does it anyways. He's such a great dog and we love him so much.

Hi Nikole, it concerns me to hear that your four-year-old tortures your dog. I do hope you are intervening when her behavior is inappropriate, and that you are trying to teach her to be kind to the dog. While a two-year-old might not know any better, a four-year-old is perfectly capable of understanding that this is the wrong way to treat an animal. I speak as an experienced mother of four, and a longtime dog enthusiast.

-- Contributed by: nikole

We got our ...apoo in Aug. and he is the sweetest thing ever. He loves the kids but he is not a big fan of men. He loves to be cuddled and loves getting treats. He is pretty well housebroken but does have an occational accident but it doesn't seem to bother him much that he gets scolded for it. We have already taught him to sit. He has brought us so much happiness.

Dogs really do enhance our lives, don't they?!

-- Contributed by: KS

Hi BB,

That's interesting. As a child, my very first dog was a Cockapoo, and she was a very loving companion to me, even though I was an ornery child.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

i have a cockapoo, and though sometimes he can be affectionate, he is not good with little chilren, and doesn't really like to be cuddled..he is a very independent dog...

-- Contributed by: bb

Sometimes it's just not the dog's fault that he ends up homeless. Life circumstances sometimes make it impossible to keep a pet. However, it sounds like your Cockapoo has a good home with you. This is probably where he was meant to be all along. Good luck to you both.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I just adopted a cockapoo from a shelter, dont or cant understand why they gave him up I have had him almsot a month and hes a great dog...

-- Contributed by: pam
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