The Cockapoo Club for owners, enthusiasts and ALL recipients of Hearing Dogs
WHERE COCKAPOOS COME FIRST!
WHERE COCKAPOOS COME FIRST!
GROOMING & COAT CARE
Although Cockapoo's are sometimes described as non shedding, this isnt really a good description. Some Cockapoo's shed quite a lot, others not much but it is important to be aware of how their coats need to be managed to avoid tangles and matts.
Generally speaking, the Cockapoo has fur which sheds but doesn't moult in other words loose fur gets caught up in the other fur on the dog and gets tangled and knotted.
To try to avoid this happening - or at least keep matts to a minimum, regular grooming is needed. This means not only taking them to be trimmed at the groomers every few weeks, but giving your dog a regular and thorough brush at home.
Once you have decided on getting a Cockapoo, and are getting your essentials for its arrival, add onto the list a puppy grooming brush. These are lightweight, soft bristled brushes and can be used daily on your pup to get them used to being handled and brushed. Start doing it in short bursts, just a few seconds, and give some tasty reward as your puppy lets you brush it.
Gradually increase the time you spend grooming puppy, and also use this time to check its teeth, ears, paws etc, which will help it become used to handling at the vets etc.
As their coat grows, and changes as your pup matures, you will need to change from the puppy brush to a metal comb and a slicker brush or similar. You have to make sure that you brush right down to your dogs skin, not just the tips of the fur.
Doing this every couple of days will help keep matts at bay and will avoid the pain and discomfort these can cause your dog.
Brushing your dog not only removes the matts, it also helps spread the natural oils, strengthens the bond between you and your dog, and gives you time to check your dogs skin for nicks, sores and, of course, the dreaded flea or tick.
When your pup is little it is also a good idea to visit your local groomer, just so your puppy can see the set up, hear the noises and meet the people. Pups also sometimes need a bit of a hygiene trim, removing excess fur from the bottom and genital area. This can either be done by the groomer or by yourself, with a pair of grooming scissors.
Generally speaking, the Cockapoo has fur which sheds but doesn't moult in other words loose fur gets caught up in the other fur on the dog and gets tangled and knotted.
To try to avoid this happening - or at least keep matts to a minimum, regular grooming is needed. This means not only taking them to be trimmed at the groomers every few weeks, but giving your dog a regular and thorough brush at home.
Once you have decided on getting a Cockapoo, and are getting your essentials for its arrival, add onto the list a puppy grooming brush. These are lightweight, soft bristled brushes and can be used daily on your pup to get them used to being handled and brushed. Start doing it in short bursts, just a few seconds, and give some tasty reward as your puppy lets you brush it.
Gradually increase the time you spend grooming puppy, and also use this time to check its teeth, ears, paws etc, which will help it become used to handling at the vets etc.
As their coat grows, and changes as your pup matures, you will need to change from the puppy brush to a metal comb and a slicker brush or similar. You have to make sure that you brush right down to your dogs skin, not just the tips of the fur.
Doing this every couple of days will help keep matts at bay and will avoid the pain and discomfort these can cause your dog.
Brushing your dog not only removes the matts, it also helps spread the natural oils, strengthens the bond between you and your dog, and gives you time to check your dogs skin for nicks, sores and, of course, the dreaded flea or tick.
When your pup is little it is also a good idea to visit your local groomer, just so your puppy can see the set up, hear the noises and meet the people. Pups also sometimes need a bit of a hygiene trim, removing excess fur from the bottom and genital area. This can either be done by the groomer or by yourself, with a pair of grooming scissors.