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***Anyone own a cockapoo?***
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 262661" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I haven't had a cockapoo but have had several rescue dogs and several poodles. Poodles by nature are not that skiddish and since cocker spaniels are known for being such good family pets (when not inbred or from puppy mills), I tend to think it is the rescue aspect. I had one rescued poodle and know of a poodle that was from a puppy mill- both had trouble with socialization. Other pets- well, I've <strong>only</strong> seen issues like that from rescue or puppy mill situations. If she's only skiddish with sounds, I'd try making more noise (without being frightening) while it's only you and her at home. Then when you have a friend or someone around that she might be warming up to, start with a little more that she's been skiddish with. Also, maybe let her see you and someone else play with your other dog with noisy stuff around and make sure she sees that everyone is happy and playful. Oddly enough, sometimes they learn to feel safe by seeing other pets feel safe, in my humble opinion.</p><p></p><p>The two I have now are very bad about company/visitors. But it isn't because they are skiddish- we just never had much company so until they get used to a person, they are way to yippee and it drives everyone nuts.</p><p></p><p>Your Honey sounds adorable!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 262661, member: 3699"] I haven't had a cockapoo but have had several rescue dogs and several poodles. Poodles by nature are not that skiddish and since cocker spaniels are known for being such good family pets (when not inbred or from puppy mills), I tend to think it is the rescue aspect. I had one rescued poodle and know of a poodle that was from a puppy mill- both had trouble with socialization. Other pets- well, I've [B]only[/B] seen issues like that from rescue or puppy mill situations. If she's only skiddish with sounds, I'd try making more noise (without being frightening) while it's only you and her at home. Then when you have a friend or someone around that she might be warming up to, start with a little more that she's been skiddish with. Also, maybe let her see you and someone else play with your other dog with noisy stuff around and make sure she sees that everyone is happy and playful. Oddly enough, sometimes they learn to feel safe by seeing other pets feel safe, in my humble opinion. The two I have now are very bad about company/visitors. But it isn't because they are skiddish- we just never had much company so until they get used to a person, they are way to yippee and it drives everyone nuts. Your Honey sounds adorable! [/QUOTE]
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