Wragby Cockerpoos

21/03/2023

We have decided to suspend any litters for the foreseeable future.

The situation regarding cross breeds in rescue continues to escalate unfortunately.

If you are considering a cross breed dog please look into reputable rescues where there are some lovely dogs awaiting a forever home.

Thank you.

21/03/2023

Happy first day of Spring! 🌷🐇

If you have plans for your garden this season, look out for your paw-legged friends and keep your greenery dog-friendly. 🐶 💛

More garden safety tips 👉 https://bit.ly/37paQMq

17/03/2023

Although rawhide chews come in lots of fun shapes and sizes, your dog can chew off and swallow large pieces, leading to a potential choking hazard or intestinal obstruction. What’s even worse is how rawhide is created: rawhides are a by-product of the leather industry and are soaked and treated in chemicals like bleach, formaldehyde and arsenic‼️They are then glued together to make "pretty treats".
Please avoid them at all cost, no matter how attractively they market them! 🙏🚫👎

Credit Mornington Peninsula Dog Lovers

16/03/2023

We are big Shanzi fans here! Great range of natural products and excellent customer service :)

14/03/2023

Here is our discount code if you are wanting to give Butternut Box a try 🙂
Butternut is a high quality cooked dog food, 60% meat (single source protein) and 40% vegetables and Lentils. It rates at 94% on allaboutdogfood.co.uk
https://butternutbox.com/Renovatichi50

10/03/2023

For those of you who don't already know we also breed KC registered Miniature Poodles, here is one of our pups who will be joining his new family tomorrow

03/03/2023

Walkies are supposed to be fun, but for some dogs (and their owners) they can be a real source of anxiety.
The problem is that many people who have not experienced life with a sensitive dog have absolutely no clue.
When we raise awareness to just our friends and family it makes it easy and accessible for other dog owners to learn about our dogs in yellow.

28/02/2023

Dogs don't have good or bad behaviours, they only have natural behaviours.

When all their needs are met, we can use positive, reward based training to harness the behaviours we want to see more of.

27/02/2023

People who don't understand positive reinforcement may mistakenly believe that food training doesn't work for dogs because they view it as bribery or manipulation, rather than as a scientifically proven training technique that taps into dogs' natural drives and instincts.

They may also believe that using food as a reward will create a dog that only listens when food is present, rather than understanding that food is gradually faded out as the dog learns the desired behaviour.

In reality, skilled dog trainers use food rewards in a strategic and systematic way to reinforce desired behaviours and teach new ones, and the effectiveness of positive reinforcement with food has been supported by numerous scientific studies.

Myths about Food Training:

Myth: Food training is just bribery and makes dogs reliant on treats.

Fact: While food rewards are a powerful tool for training, skilled trainers use them strategically and systematically to reinforce desired behaviours. As dogs become more proficient in a behaviour, trainers gradually reduce the frequency of food rewards through the process of fading reinforcers. Additionally, positive reinforcement trainers use variable reinforcement schedules to maintain the strength of a behaviour.

Myth: Dogs trained with food will only perform the behaviour when food is present.

Fact: Dogs trained with food rewards can learn to perform behaviours even when food is not present. Skilled trainers use a range of techniques, such as capturing and shaping, to reinforce behaviours and gradually fade food rewards.

Myth: Food rewards are only effective for training certain dogs or breeds.

Fact: Food rewards can be customized and tailored to individual dogs, making the training experience more enjoyable and motivating for them. Different dogs have different tastes and preferences when it comes to food, so using their favourite treats as rewards can be effective for a wide range of dogs.

Myth: Food rewards should be given for any behaviour that the trainer wants to reinforce.

Fact: Skilled trainers pay close attention to their timing and precision when using food rewards. The reward should be given immediately after the desired behaviour occurs to ensure that the dog makes the association between the behaviour and the reward. Additionally, the reward should be given in a precise and consistent manner, to avoid confusion or frustration on the dog's part.

Overall, food rewards are a powerful tool for training dogs, but it's important to use them strategically and systematically. Ethical and skilled dog trainers use food well, because they invest their time, energy and resources into learning how.

24/02/2023

Popularity doesn't necessarily mean a dog trainer is ethical, it just means they have good marketing strategies and media trends - covering just a snapshot of their real work.

Always ask about methods, and see if there is a kinder way.

Reward based, force free training is less likely to build up frustration or suppress emotions until a bigger storm brews.
❤️🐾

23/02/2023

23/02/2023

Renovatichi Borisov aka Comet had his BVA eye examination done today and was declared Clear/Unaffected.

He is already PRA Hereditary clear and has the following DNA test results

Degenerative Myelopathy CLEAR
Gangliosidosis CLEAR
Neonatal encephalopathy with seizures CLEAR
Osteochondrodysplasia CLEAR
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-PRCD) CLEAR
Von Willebrand Disease CLEAR

His COI is 4.5%

Comet is available for stud to approved Miniature Poodle bi***es.
He is black but also carries brown.

21/02/2023

Our pure Miniature Poodle puppies are now 5 1/2 weeks old, the time is flying by! If you would like to follow their progress they can be seen on my other page which is called Renovatichi Miniature Poodles and Cocker Spaniels
A Miniature Poodle can be trimmed in a "Teddy Bear" trim which gives the appearance of a Cockerpoo but as a pure Poodle will be hypoallergenic and non shedding :)

21/02/2023

Our pure Miniature Poodle puppies posing with their little hats for Age UK
Our pure Poodle litter can be followed on my other page which is called Renovatichi Miniature Poodles and Cocker Spaniels

19/02/2023

We have been featured in this months Rescue & Animal Care magazine. 💛

13/02/2023

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13/02/2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It's usually a day full of love... and chocolate. Chocolate is poisonous to our four-legged friends and can give them a worryingly fast heart rate. On and around Valentine’s Day, make sure to keep all boxes of chocolates out of paw's reach of any dogs.

Find out more about chocolate poisoning: thekennelclub.org.uk/chocolate.

11/02/2023

Just a little update for you all, our breeding plans are still on hold to help ease the current "poodle cross rescue situation", we are for the moment concentrating on our Kennel Club registered pure bred Poodles and Spaniels who can be seen on my other page "Renovatichi Miniature Poodles and Cocker Spaniels" ❤

Good morning everyone :)

I just thought I'd update you all with regards our planned litters

Due to the high number of young Cockerpoos and other Poodle crosses currently available in rescue I have made the decision to temporarily pause our breeding plans.

As you will all know we take an enormous pride in being as responsible and ethical as possible here and breeding at this time does not sit comfortably with us.

We do have KC registered Cocker Spaniels and KC registered Miniature Poodles planned for Spring 2023, these will of course be from extensively health tested parents and further details can be found on our other page which is called Renovatichi Miniature Poodles and Cocker Spaniels.

I will keep this page up to date with details of when we plan our next F1 Cockerpoo litter :)

10/02/2023

Here is a brief guide to finding a responsible breeder, hopefully it will be helpful to those of you looking for a puppy at the moment :-)

08/02/2023

How can you tell if a dog feels uncomfortable?

Here's three signs.

04/02/2023

Here is our discount code if you are wanting to give Butternut Box a try 🙂
Butternut is a high quality cooked dog food, 60% meat (single source protein) and 40% vegetables and Lentils. It rates at 94% on allaboutdogfood.co.uk
https://butternutbox.com/Renovatichi50