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[quote=Anonymous]I am sort of in-between here. I have owned three cockapoos and they have all been tolerant gentle dogs, who could be picked up when they were asleep, moved over, anything without a response. I think some of this is training and exposure and some of it is the dog's nature. I think this personality is the ideal for as home with children. I currently have a small poodle who is a more anxious dog and we have been working with a trainer. She has never bitten at all, but she would give a low growl if you disturb her when sleeping. Sure, this is "natural," but in a house with kids you have to expect that kids will make occasional mistakes out of affection and enthusiasm--and ignorance. Ideally, you have a dog that is under-reactive. I have worked with my kids *A LOT* on reading our poodle's body language and respecting it. The trainer has been VERY helpful. We haven't medicated but I would in a second if the training doesn't continue to show progress. Last, I wish people would stop with anti-doodle business. You really think they are more inbred than purebreds? [/quote]
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