Book Description

"This book covers everything; well worth buying," Mary Gosling, Founder, British Cockapoo Society. The Cockapoo Handbook is the No.1 bestseller on Cockapoos. It is the biggest, most detailed & up-to-date Cockapoo book published & an absolute must for anyone getting a Cockapoo puppy, adult or rescue dog. Canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with breeders, owners & professionals to produce "The Cockapoo Bible." It answers the dozens of questions new & prospective owners have, providing a blueprint for a successful lifelong partnership between you & your Cockapoo. It''s packed full of info & insider tips on everything you''ll ever need to know about caring for & training these unique dogs. Learn about typical Cockapoo traits, Cockapoos for allergy sufferers, Cockapoos & children, what Cockapoos love & hate, exercise, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & jumping up, & caring for an ageing Cockapoo. For anyone who hasn''t chosen their puppy yet, there''s: How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask, Where NOT to Buy a Cockapoo From, How to Choose a Healthy Pup, Male or Female, Colours, Sizes & F Numbers, Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament For You, Cockapoo-Proofing Your Home & Rescue Cockapoos. Once home, the book guides you through: Coping with the First Few Days & Nights Getting Your Cockapoo Used to You & Your Home Understanding & Bonding with Your New Arrival Housetraining Crate Training Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Walking on Lead Socialisation There''s over 20 pages on Feeding, incl. Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, Raw Diet, Reading Dog Food Labels & Feeding Seniors. Cockapoo Health, Skin & Allergies are covered at length with proven medical & holistic treatments. Read tips on Insurance for Cockapoos, Keeping Your Cockapoo Healthy, Keeping Ears Infection-Free, Cockapoo Facts of Life, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. REVIEWS FOR THE COCKAPOO HANDBOOK: "This is a cracking book! I have the pleasure of being owned by one of these beautiful dogs, & just wish this had been available to me when he first got us! Great tips for first-time owners, but just as good for those of us who have been ''owned'' for some time. I heard about this book through the British Cockapoo Society, & I have to say it is a really good read, helpful & informative & written with lots of humour!" Ms JOANNE HALL, UK "We''ve had our little bundle of Cockapoo joy for 6 days now. We read through this before choosing/picking up our little guy & have been consulting it in the last few days too. It has been an invaluable source of guidance for us. I''ve learnt so much from this book & highly recommend it to anyone getting a cockapoo of any age," AIMEE M, UK This book is a must-have for every Cockapoo owner!!! This is the most in-depth book on Cockapoos I have ever read. I have many books on Cockapoos & this one is truly superior by far," J. LEITCH, USA "Fab book. Bought after reading the reviews. We have just got a new cockapoo puppy so wanted a good informative manual. This is it! It covers every aspect of a cockapoo... absolutely everything is covered with quotes from reputable breeders. This book has been invaluable!" M.C. UK "This book is a must for anybody who is thinking about getting a puppy, it gives everything you want to know about bringing a puppy up," JOHN ROBINSON ,UK "A brilliant book giving confidence to first-time dog owners & lots of sound advice. Buy before you choose a puppy though as there''s some very good tips on choosing the right dog too," JANE CROOK, UK This book is absolutely AMAZING!!! It is filled with tons of vital & interesting information," SUE C, USA