Do I Need 1:1 Behaviour Help?
This page is here to help you work out whether what you’re seeing is still within the range of normal — or whether extra support might help.
If you’re still unsure, you’re not alone
If you’ve reached this page, it’s usually because something doesn’t quite feel settled yet.
You may be wondering whether you’re:
❓worrying unnecessarily
❓missing something important
❓or leaving things too long and hoping they’ll improve on their own
That uncertainty is incredibly common — especially with Cockapoo puppies, where behaviour can change quickly and advice online often conflicts.
This page is designed to help you think clearly, not push you into a decision.
Often still within the range of normal
Many puppy behaviours feel intense but are part of normal development, particularly when your puppy is:
- very young
- adjusting to a new home
- overtired or overstimulated
This can include things like:
- short bursts of nipping or mouthing
- difficulty settling at certain times of day
- protest barking when routines change
- needing support to switch off and rest
When these behaviours respond to structure, consistency, and time — and you’re seeing gradual improvement — one-to-one support may not be necessary yet.
Signs extra support may be helpful
Extra support is often useful when it’s not just what your puppy is doing, but the pattern around it.
You might recognise yourself here if:
- you’ve tried multiple approaches with little or no improvement
- behaviour seems to be escalating rather than settling
- you feel constantly on edge around your puppy
- you’re avoiding certain situations or managing carefully to prevent incidents
- you’re unsure which advice is safe or appropriate to follow
These situations don’t mean you’ve failed — they usually mean your puppy needs more individual understanding than general advice can offer.
What one-to-one support actually provides
One-to-one behaviour support isn’t about doing more or being told what you should have done differently.
It’s about:
✅understanding your dog, in your household
✅identifying what’s driving the behaviour beneath the surface
✅separating what matters most from what can wait
✅giving you a clear, realistic plan you can trust
For many owners, the biggest change isn’t just in the dog — it’s the relief of finally having clarity.
A gentle next step
If reading this brought a sense of recognition, the next step doesn’t have to be a big commitment.
Sometimes it’s simply talking things through to work out whether one-to-one support would actually be useful for you and your Cockapoo — or whether things are likely to settle with time and structure.
If you’d like to explore that, you’ll find a calm, no-pressure way to do so below.
There’s no urgency here — just the option to get clarity when you’re ready.