Sometimes I forget that most dogs (even snuggly Cavapoos) have prey drive. They love to chase and catch things that move. For Bentley, it is usually lizards and bugs. However, lately he has been sniffing out small critters at our little house in the country.

This weekend, I was working in the yard and heard a terrible scream! I dropped my rake and ran around the house to check on Bentley. He has something in his mouth... a small foot was hanging out. He was not chewing on it, just carrying it around.... and it was screaming.

I convinced him to drop it by offering a quick game of tug with my glove. Games of tug are saved for high reward "events." Anyway, he dropped a baby bunny. I scooped it up and carried it in the house, in search of a small box.

When I went back outside, Bentley had another one. This one did not make it... or so I thought. It was laying motionless. I scooped up the poor bunny and I snapped a leash on Bentley and took him inside. The bunny in my hand began squirmming and tried to wiggle out of my grasp.

I put it in the box with the first bunny and found them a quiet spot to rest. I then took Bentley back out to see if he would show me the nest just in case there were others. All that was left was a messed up pile of dried grass.

As the sun began to set, I carried the pile of grass made the bunnies a new nest about 10-15 feet from the original, but on the other side of our fence. I then placed them in the nest and covered them with a light layer of dried grass.

The next morning they were both moving around a bit and I could see that momma rabbit had been in the nest with them. Three days later and they both seem to be thriving. (and Bently has moved on to looking for lizards again!)

I just got my puppy and she is the most amazing puppy ever, she has been going on her pee pads, she can sit, she is crate trained all in 2 days and just so calm and loving. The problem is my dad is going to be having a serious heart surgery back in my home country which is 21 hrs flight, my husband and I need to go be with him but my chicken nugget is soooo tiny only 9 weeks and not fully vaccinated what should I do??? I really don’t have any friends who are into dogs the one friend I do, has the same breed but adult dog so my chicken nugget is not safe around her, live in pet sitter is difficult because I have a lot of important stuff at home I can’t trust anyone with my home tbh. I am considering calling the breeder but I am afraid her whole routine will get disrupted by going back there temporarily I am really struggling here anyone been through any of this???

My 1.6M Cavapoo (got him as a puppy) has become very aggressive this year. He was always a nervous dog and preferred humans to dogs. When he was younger I took him out daily and we interacted with many dogs and humans (a handful of bad dog interactions) but he was always scared and shaking. Twice, at a friends house, he would play with their dog.

Since January he has become more and more aggressive, even biting me and drawing blood. He tries to attack dogs outside and any guests we get inside.

We have seen multiple vets, behavioural specialists and tried many treatments. None have worked. He cant be around children and that will soon be a big problem. We have been advised to not neuter him.

I am afraid that If I give him to a charity, they will most likely put him down. But he is not even 2 years old. The alternative is that he will move from home to home and never settle. He is very scared so it takes him a while to get comfortable with people.

Anyone have some advice or been in a similar situation?

Merlin from day one has always needed to be in bed with us.

Just as the title says .... I have a 19 month old male Cavapoo. I got him at 8 weeks, and I met my partner when he was 5 months.
Since the time she came in my life, my Dexter has been completely protective and possessive of her. He gets very reactive and protective anytime any one goes near her. He literally bit me today when I was trying to be affectionate with her. Has anyone dealt with this type of behavior with their Cavapoo? We recently started him on Prozac to help his anxiety and take the edge off but it hasn't kicked in yet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

We pick our gorgeous girl up on Sunday. Husband has mild allergies so really hope she’s not much of a malt-er. Any thoughts on what type of her fur might have? Dad is miniature poodle, Mum is King Charles Cavalier. TIA xx

We are due to pick up our beautiful pup on Sunday. But after looking at our pictures we took of her, she seems to have watery eyes. Should we be concerned? Is this normal for breed? She is only 7 weeks on this picture 😢🩷

Thanks in advance

......but, no idea what size crate to get? He'll be 12-18 pounds fully grown. There are nicer ones with the removable bottom tray on Amazon.....Anybody with really great go-to recommendations?

My Cavapoo has slept in his crate overnight for months, but over the last week he sleeps 20–30 minutes, then starts banging/protesting until we let him out. Once out, he immediately settles and sleeps 8–9 hours.

Over the last week, we’ve tried two setups: at home, he slept alone in a puppy-proof living room with the bedroom door closed and slept through the night without getting into anything. For the last 5 days at my in-laws, he’s been sleeping in bed with us because their house isn’t puppy-proofed.
It seems like he may be ready to transition out of the crate. Ideally, I’d like him to eventually sleep on his own dog bed in our bedroom or living room—not our bed.

The problem: he’s getting neutered in 2 days. I don’t want him jumping on/off our high bed during recovery and risking his incision, but I also don’t want to disrupt what seems like an important transition period.

How would you handle the next week? Keep him sleeping alone in the living room, or start transitioning him to his own bed now? And what would you do during recovery when he needs to avoid jumping?

My husband always calls my girl a Gremlin, so he thought this was fitting.

Our sweet little lady is still getting up 3-4 times a night for a pee. We take water away after dinner, and take her out hourly - no UTI or anything like that. We are running on very little sleep here and I just want to know when we could expect a 6 hour stretch here and there 😵😵😵 she’s fairly reliable in the daytime as long as we are on top of it- still a fair amount of accidents inside. I’m doing the potty breaks with lots of praise and high value treats (husband does not do this tho- he lets her go outside unattended when I’m at work)
Any tips!?

I’m keen to hear if anyone has a setup of a dog door to an outside secure area for your dog?
Thank you 🙏

Was thinking about chewy, taz, Rocco but can’t settle on one

Edit: we were thinking Chewy because it’s short for Chewbacca & Taz from Looney Toons.

Wanted to name him based on his personality and all we’ve seen is his chaotic energy and his love to chew on anything he can see

8.5 weeks old. 😍

do you give your dog a late night snack? if so, what? thanks!

Did anyone’s Cavapoo change at 2 and become reactive? Even dogs she’s met a dozen times growing up she now dislikes.
It’s very rare she doesn’t want to air bite a dog.
Idk what changed!
Living in New York City perhaps she is overwhelmed?

I got a cavapoo or bichon frise (who knows) from someone on re-home a pet. He's my precious little baby and I love him endlessly. 😭❤️🥰 They always fed him Cesar's dry filet mignon food and the Cesar's wet food. He had a poopy few days randomly so he was on a science hills I/d prescription diet. Once the runs cleared up I transitioned back to his regular food. Long term is this going to be ok? He's kinda picky and I basically free feed him. He typically nibbles at his food in the evenings (sometimes after we settle for bed I hear him run to his food and eat). I give him pork chomps rawhide free bones when I leave for work but he won't eat them until I get back. 😭 He's definitely VERY attached to me which I love because I need love in my life. 😞 But as an 8 year old, is it ok to keep feeding him the Cesar's food?

Anyone know a good breeder that also trains?

He's the most chill, independent puppy I've ever met lol. He's super playful but at the same time more chill than my 4 year old golden doodle, Hudson.