Help, advice and first-aid for new puppy families.

Decide which rooms and furniture your puppy is allowed to use from the beginning. Keeping the rules clear and consistent will help them settle and prevent confusion.

Always provide safe toys and chews so your puppy has an appropriate alternative when they want to bite or chew.

The best way to train your puppy is through calm, consistent and reward-based teaching. Puppies learn through repetition and by understanding which behaviours bring positive results.

Keep training sessions short—around three to five minutes at a time. Several short sessions throughout the day are more effective than one long session.

Reward your puppy immediately when they do the right thing. You can use a small treat, calm praise or their favourite toy. The reward must happen straight away so they understand exactly which behaviour you are rewarding.

Use the same words and rules every time. Everyone in the household should follow the same approach, as changing the rules can confuse your puppy.

If your puppy makes a mistake, remain calm. Interrupt or redirect the unwanted behaviour and show them what you want instead. Avoid shouting or physical punishment, as this can create fear without teaching the correct behaviour.

Begin in a quiet place with few distractions. Once your puppy understands, gradually practise in different rooms and environments.

Be patient and end each session positively. Clear boundaries, repetition and consistency will help your puppy become a confident and well-mannered adult dog.

Teach your puppy that spending short periods alone is a normal part of everyday life.

Begin by leaving them safely in their crate or puppy area for very short periods. Return calmly and gradually increase the time. Avoid making departures or arrivals overly emotional.

A consistent routine, sufficient exercise and appropriate toys can help your dog settle. If they panic, bark continuously, become destructive or toilet whenever left, speak to your vet or a qualified behaviourist.

Cockapoo coats require regular care and can become matted close to the skin.

Brush and comb your Cockapoo several times each week, paying particular attention behind the ears, under the legs and around the collar. Introduce professional grooming once vaccinations are complete and continue every six to eight weeks, depending on the coat.

Regularly check their ears, eyes, teeth and nails. Grooming should begin during puppyhood so it becomes a normal and positive part of their routine.

An F1 Cockapoo is the first-generation cross between a purebred Cocker Spaniel and a purebred Poodle.

We choose this combination because it brings together the affectionate, cheerful nature of the Cocker Spaniel with the intelligence and trainability of the Poodle.

Every puppy is an individual, so coat type, size and personality can vary—even within the same litter. We carefully select and health-test our parent dogs, placing health, temperament and responsible breeding at the centre of our programme.

Cockapoos can adapt well to many different homes, provided their needs are met. Their manageable size makes them suitable for houses and some apartments, while their playful and affectionate nature makes them popular family companions.

They still require:

Cockapoos are best suited to families who want an involved, loving companion rather than a dog that will regularly be left alone all day.