Sorry I'm no expert, when does he growl at you?It’s is upsetting us…He’s a cockapoo ..I don’t know what to do about it ..We tell him no but he still does it ..
Sorry I'm no expert, when does he growl at you?It’s is upsetting us…He’s a cockapoo ..I don’t know what to do about it ..We tell him no but he still does it ..
Please dont sell him on. Find a breed specific rescue and have him rehomed. They will ensure he goes to the right people. I also think its illegal to sell on a dog under 1 year now and they should be returned to breeder (if theyl take them back)Our puppy is seven months old and I feel absolutely terrible but I feel we’ve made a massive mistake. He’s a good dog and house trained but are struggling with adapting to having our dog. I know people will call me selfish and I’m in a predicament. I feel guilty if we sell him but I want what’s best for the dog. At the moment we can leave him around 4 hours and he’s fine but we are out a lot and will need to leave him longer once we are at work full time. He just cries and cries. Unless he stops crying I feel we will have to sell him but I feel so guilty.
My cocker spaniel growls at us occasionally and we worked out it is when he is tired. For example he will sit in the front room with us in the evenings but when we go up to bed we want him in the dining room so he will growl if we try to move him. He’s obviously telling us he’s tired and comfy where he is! He doesn’t bite or anything I think it’s just his way of telling us he doesn’t want to be moved but it’s still not a nice feeling when he does itIt’s is upsetting us…He’s a cockapoo ..I don’t know what to do about it ..We tell him no but he still does it ..
Thank you for your kindness. He is our first and we have massively underestimated getting a pup. My husband doesn’t want to re home him but it is draining me tbh. I want to enjoy him but I’m not. He is a cockapoo so the separation anxiety is unreal. Are behaviourists worth it?Please dont sell him on. Find a breed specific rescue and have him rehomed. They will ensure he goes to the right people. I also think its illegal to sell on a dog under 1 year now and they should be returned to breeder (if theyl take them back)
Whilst some dogs will adapt to being left alone for long periods of time, many wont. 4 hours is probably the longest I would leave a dog alone. My dogs are half cocker spaniel and the neediness is unreal. They are velcro dogs and just dont manage without human contact my oldest one is the worst. My youngest is more independent.
If youd like to keep him when you will be working could you use day care and/or a dog walker or something like borrowmydoggy to find someone who would care for him.
Having a dog, if you dont have someone who can look after them, is a huge bind. We unfortunately dont have a family member or anything who will watch ours so unless we can take them with us it does mean outside trips are limited.
Also I say all of this with absolutely no judgement. I think if youve never had a dog, you honestly have no clue of how much they take out of you. I definitely didnt and it was a shock to my system. There is absolutely no shame in rehoming a dog if its not working out. Its worse in my opinion to keep a dog if its not working out for you, them or both. Much kinder for the dog to find the right home.
Be kind to yourself.
I am a cockapoo owner and they are needy dogs so I can completely sympathise with you. I definitely dont think a lot of breeders are honest with buyers at all about the type of dog they can be and I say that knowing my 2 are my world and Id die for them. Im a homebody that hates going anywhere so my dogs are a great excuse for meThank you for your kindness. He is our first and we have massively underestimated getting a pup. My husband doesn’t want to re home him but it is draining me tbh. I want to enjoy him but I’m not. He is a cockapoo so the separation anxiety is unreal. Are behaviourists worth it?
Yes it’s definitely when he’s tired he does it ..I just want him to grow out of it…He likes to think he’s the boss And he doesn’t like to be moved when he’s comfy …My cocker spaniel growls at us occasionally and we worked out it is when he is tired. For example he will sit in the front room with us in the evenings but when we go up to bed we want him in the dining room so he will growl if we try to move him. He’s obviously telling us he’s tired and comfy where he is! He doesn’t bite or anything I think it’s just his way of telling us he doesn’t want to be moved but it’s still not a nice feeling when he does it
I know exactly how you feel ..And we have a Cockapoo ..It’s so hard work ..I didn’t realise how hard work it would be ..It gets me down some days ..Our puppy is seven months old and I feel absolutely terrible but I feel we’ve made a massive mistake. He’s a good dog and house trained but are struggling with adapting to having our dog. I know people will call me selfish and I’m in a predicament. I feel guilty if we sell him but I want what’s best for the dog. At the moment we can leave him around 4 hours and he’s fine but we are out a lot and will need to leave him longer once we are at work full time. He just cries and cries. Unless he stops crying I feel we will have to sell him but I feel so guilty.
What age is he? You want to encourage him to move without lifting him, dogs dont like that and even now I wouldnt lift my 5yo dog off of something. So start teaching the command 'down' not when hes tired or sleepy.Yes it’s definitely when he’s tired he does it ..I just want him to grow out of it…He likes to think he’s the boss And he doesn’t like to be moved when he’s comfy …
If we go near him some days..If you take something of him he shouldn’t have..And if he’s relaxing on the couch and my 8 year old comes down the stairs he starts to growl as soon as he hears the movement..Sorry I'm no expert, when does he growl at you?
Okay Ive just read this and it definitely sounds like resource guarding. Again this is something Id see a good behaviourist about. If hes growling at your child and also guarding things. Its really easy to make resource guarding worse without knowing it.If we go near him some days..If you take something of him he shouldn’t have..And if he’s relaxing on the couch and my 8 year old comes down the stairs he starts to growl as soon as he hears the movement..
Okay Ive just read this and it definitely sounds like resource guarding. Again this is something Id see a good behaviourist about. If hes growling at your child and also guarding things. Its really easy to make resource guarding worse without knowing it.If we go near him some days..If you take something of him he shouldn’t have..And if he’s relaxing on the couch and my 8 year old comes down the stairs he starts to growl as soon as he hears the movement..
It puts us all off going near him ..He’s been terrible todayOkay Ive just read this and it definitely sounds like resource guarding. Again this is something Id see a good behaviourist about. If hes growling at your child and also guarding things. Its really easy to make resource guarding worse without knowing it.
For now if he has things that you dont want him to have, try swapping for a higher value treat.
Okay Ive just read this and it definitely sounds like resource guarding. Again this is something Id see a good behaviourist about. If hes growling at your child and also guarding things. Its really easy to make resource guarding worse without knowing it.
For now if he has things that you dont want him to have, try swapping for a higher value treat.
I can totally appreciate that. Who would want to spend time with anybody or any living thing if theyre behaving in such a way.It puts us all off going near him ..He’s been terrible today
I know it makes me feel sad..We got a puppy and some days we don’t enjoy him at all..Todays 1 of them ..Someone has posted about it being resource guarding and it does sound like that after I’ve just googled it..I might have to get a dog behaviourist ..I was thinking if I had him done but that help?I can totally appreciate that. Who would want to spend time with anybody or any living thing if theyre behaving in such a way.
Ultimately no. Resource guarding has nothing to do with testosterone and whilst a dog is displaying signs of resource guarding I wouldnt even be considering neutering.I know it makes me feel sad..We got a puppy and some days we don’t enjoy him at all..Todays 1 of them ..Someone has posted about it being resource guarding and it does sound like that after I’ve just googled it..I might have to get a dog behaviourist ..I was thinking if I had him done but that help?
Thank you so much for all your advice it’s really helpful..Am just feeling a bit fed up of it..I’ll be looking into getting help with his behaviour….And I do tell my 8 year old to not get in his face ..She can get carried away..I always thought Cockapoos were really friendly dogs ….Ultimately no. Resource guarding has nothing to do with testosterone and whilst a dog is displaying signs of resource guarding I wouldnt even be considering neutering.
A behaviourist is a great place to start, contact your vet and see who they recommend. You may find your insurance will cover some of the cost.
Resource guarding with cockapoos is very common, its the cocker spaniel genetics.
Right now he is just growling but without help it could escalate to biting or attempted biting.
For the time being restrict (as much as possible with an 8yo I can empathise) access to any items you dont want him getting and dont leave things laying around he can take, ie shoes, socks, bits of paper, food.
With treats give only fast eaten ones, nothing that can be guarded or kept.
Toys etc (if he does guard these, not all dogs will) keep them for outside play only and lift them when play is done and dog isnt there.
If he is guarding furniture I would try and really encourage him not to come up. So a firm 'no' 'uh uh' if he tries to get up.
If he does get on and you want him down, use a high value treat to encourage him off the furniture. Also swapping high value treats for items that he has that you dont want him to have.
With your 8yo for now you could have him putting food down etc if your dog is respectful at meal times and waits to be commanded to eat etc. However if your dog is laying somewhere I would try to get your child not to approach them right now and only interact when the dog approaches him.
My oldest dog can be a bit unsettled around my eldest child and Im continually telling them not to encroach the dogs space.
A great resource if you are on Facebook is Cockapoo Owners Club. They have files on so many different things.
I totally understand, but you have to do what's right for you and puppy, I've spilled my guts on here having to re-home a puppy, but that was down to my other dog who wouldn't get on with him, think carefully about your decision, my boy I got now was a pain as a puppy, but now, nearly 4 years later, he's one of the best dogs I've ever owned!Our puppy is seven months old and I feel absolutely terrible but I feel we’ve made a massive mistake. He’s a good dog and house trained but are struggling with adapting to having our dog. I know people will call me selfish and I’m in a predicament. I feel guilty if we sell him but I want what’s best for the dog. At the moment we can leave him around 4 hours and he’s fine but we are out a lot and will need to leave him longer once we are at work full time. He just cries and cries. Unless he stops crying I feel we will have to sell him but I feel so guilty.
Oh I wasnt having a go at all. More sympathising that kids dont always listen or do it for a wee while then stop mine definitely do (2 kids and 2 dogs, something wrong with me )Thank you so much for all your advice it’s really helpful..Am just feeling a bit fed up of it..I’ll be looking into getting help with his behaviour….And I do tell my 8 year old to not get in his face ..She can get carried away..I always thought Cockapoos were really friendly dogs ….