Grooming
It is very important to get your puppy used to being groomed regularly every day if possible. Its going to be an important part of their life forever. It's important that you both enjoy the process. It's not that they need grooming every day; when they are a puppy, it's more about getting them used to the process.
You will need a slicker brush, a long-toothed comb, a detangling shampoo, and round-ended scissors to trim their eyes.
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Try and get your puppy used to being groomed every day if you can. It's not that they need grooming every day; when they are a puppy, it's more about getting them used to the process.
You will need a slicker brush, a long-toothed comb, detangling shampoo, nail clippers (you can use human nail clippers for the first month and, lastly, round-ended scissors for trimming their eyes. Detangling sprays are good too. Cowboy Magic is great and also a product called a secret weapon. I'll show you how to trim the eyes when you are here.
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Puppy coats are very easy to maintain. However, it's all about getting them used to being groomed. An adult coat will need regular grooming. When your Puppy reaches nine to ten months old, the adult coat will start to grow. During this time, the fur will matt very easily. It is difficult to keep the mats away during this time. This period doesn't last forever, just a few months.
The fur mats at the skin. Therefore it is super important to get them used to being groomed now. Try to make it an enjoyable process with love and treats. When you groom them, it is important to groom them regularly. A top tip would be to groom them in sections from the skin out. You need to be able to put the comb in at the base of the fur, next to the skin and pull the comb through the fur. Brush them first with a slicker brush. Visually split the dog into areas. Concentrate on one area at a time. The front legs, the back legs, the head, the neck, the bottom, the left side, the right side, and of course, the tummy. You don't have to groom the entire coat in one day. You can work through the areas day by day.
While you are getting them used to grooming, evening is a good time. Have a brush and comb next to the sofa. This will help to teach them to relax while they are being groomed. A cup of tea, your favourite program and a snoozing puppy enjoying a brush..... Bliss
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I love the Microfiber beach towels, which we have a link to on our recommended products page. Australian Labradoodles Recommended Products, Australian Labradoodle Breeder Uk (churchillsaustralianlabradoodles.co.uk) They dry them well. The dog-marketed Microfibre towels are too small; therefore, we always opt for beach towels.
Try and develop a grooming routine. For example, always use the towel on a foot stall as their grooming place or just lay it on the floor. If you can, invest in a grooming table with an H bar that goes across the table. This will allow you to have both hands free to reward and groom. Don't expect them to stand on the table for too long; 20 minutes will seem like hours for a puppy. As they get older, they can stay on the table for longer.
When you use the straps on the table, remember that the belly strap is not designed to raise them or dig in their tummy. It's just to stop them from slipping off the table and helps you to groom their legs.
Notice how the entire head is blended there are no harsh horizontal cuts and the ears are short and blended into the head.
They need their eyes to be kept trimmed and clear of fur. Seeing is imperative for behaviour, training, and enjoying the world around them.
There is a guide for you to trim around their eyes yourself.
If you cannot do it yourself, you will need a friendly groomer to let you pop by for Quick eye trims; or book the puppy into the groomers every four weeks, one for a wash, dry brush and eye trim and the next for a full groom.
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A good groomer will be fully booked. Book ahead. Always ensure that the following 3/4 appointments are reserved so you never fall off their diary as you may struggle to book an appointment.
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The groomer should book mini-visits for eye and bottom trims and baths when they are a puppy.
They shouldn't go for full grooms immediately, as it will be a bit of a shock for a young pup. They need to get used to it gradually—a brush and eye trim first, then a bath and dry.
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Read your pup's body language on future visits.. do they bound in with a wagging tail, or are they frighted. You want them to be happy at the groomers and be pleased to see them. The last thing you want is a dog that hates being groomed.
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Please continue my efforts to get them to use a hair drier. A groomer can't cut a wet dog. The salon driers can be noisy, so it's best to try and get them used to being dried at home.
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An excellent investment is a grooming table. They fold for easy storage. You want one with an H bar that will enable you to secure its bottom and head, preventing them from falling off the table.
One with a T-bar will only attach to their collar, and the tables are shorter.
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It's going to be part of their lives and yours forever. A dog that's not brushed and COMBED is a shaved, sad dog with sore skin.
As mentioned, Please keep their eyes clear for fur. Imagine if your eyes were covered, you wouldn't be able to live a full life. If you can't see their eyes clearly, they can't see their world or you. Training is body language and visual signals, not just voice, so it's essential that they can see
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Your eyes do not deceive you; yes, that is an old English sheepdog in the photos below. Read on! The cut is similar to an Australian Labradoodle and may help your groomer visualise what you want. If all else fails, ask for an old English sheepdog puppy cut. The shape is similar to an Australian Labradoodle cut.
When choosing a groomer, don't be afraid to ask questions. You want your dog to be safe, secure and happy. And to obviously have the cut you want. Not all groomers know the breed. They may have no idea that Australian Labradoodles are very different to Labradoodles. AND COCKAPOOs is a groomer's favoured cut, with long ears and short heads. If they say yes, I cut Australian Labradoodles and ask them to see photos of their grooms. Most groomers take pictures of their work. If they haven't cut them before, that doesn't mean they can't; they will need your help to guide them. An excellent groomer would be more than happy to work with you to achieve the desired look. Save some photos and print them Or send them to them. As they won't remember what you show them on your phone.
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The hair on the head should be long enough to flop and part and part.
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The entire head should be rounded with no blunt or horizontal blunt cuts. The whole head should blend and be natural. Fur doesn't grow in straight lines.
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The ears should be cut to the length of the ear skin and follow the shape of the ear. Rather than long and cut straight. (Cockapoos have long ears like cocker spaniels) Australian Labradoodles have short ears.
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The muzzle should be long and rounded at the bottom, not blunt and straight.
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The nose should never be shaved between the eyes, and the entire head should be cut with scissors.
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The outer edges of the eyes should be long, framing the face.
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The legs should be cut like columns and longer than the body.
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The feet should be round, hiding the toes.
We have compiled a list of recommended groomers from around the country. These are other owners' recommendations. We have not visited these groomers ourselves and can only judge the grooming experience by the photos shared by their families.
Spoilt Rotten, 24 High Street, Pinner, HA5 5PW, 0208 429 8651
Grooming tails
Newton Mearns
Glasgow
07879 040927
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Doggy Do's by Lindsey in Denny
Scotland
Charlie's Diamonds in the Ruff
07444 639128
charliesdiamondsintheruff@mail.com
http://www.charliesdiamondsintheruff.co.uk/
Redbourn AL3
Nadine dog works,
Bentwood
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Lucy central bark groomers
Edgware
Spa
Thorpe bay
Essex
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Mutterly gorgeous dog groomers
Leah
Stevenage
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Waggtbums
Cottonham
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Sherbet Dog Grooming
Middlesbrough
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Sharon
Honey Paws Dog Spa and Styling
Crawley West Sussex
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Doodle parlour
Chelmsford
Sherbets dog grooming
Middlesborough
Julie,
'Dogswood' in
Fleet High Street,
Fleet
Hampshire
Look North Groomers,
Keighley
JazzyJeffreys DogGrooming
Lancashire
My Furry Friends, Ibstock,
Leicestershire
Barking beautiful
East London
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Sarah Neill at Nails2Tails
Nails2TailsPetGroomer
Herts/Essex border
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Pet Mania,
Mill Hill, London
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Love My Human
Chelsea.
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K9 Sasson
Thatcham Berkshire
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hampton court,
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Charlotte's Dog Grooming,
Dudley West Midlands
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Yuppy Puppies
west London (115 Clarendon Road,
Nothing Hill
London, W11 4JG)
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https://yuppypuppiespetboutique.co.uk
House of Paws,
Louise Frankland
Huddersfield
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Emma Raynors Grooming -
Kent
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Scruffs dog groomers
Vicky Robinson
Benfleet
Essex
Scruffbuckets
Maidstone Kent
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Lizzie's Professional Dog Grooming,
151 Buxton Rd, Whaley Bridge,
High Peak SK23 7JF.
Tel: 01663 732932.
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Spoilt Rotten, 24 High Street, Pinner, HA5 5PW, 0208 429 8651
Grooming tails
Newton Mearns
Glasgow
07879 040927
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Doggy Do's by Lindsey in
Denny Scotland
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charliesdiamondsintheruff@mail.com
http://www.charliesdiamondsintheruff.co.uk/
Redbourn AL3
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Mutterly gorgeous dog groomers
Stevenage
Leah
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Waggtbums cottonham
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Sherbet Dog Grooming
Middlesbrough
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Sharon
Honey Paws Dog Spa and Styling based in Crawley West Sussex
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Doodle parlour
Chelmsford
Sherbets dog grooming
Middlesborough
Julie, in 'Dogswood' in
Fleet High Street,
Fleet
Hampshire
Look North Groomers, Keighley
JazzyJeffreys DogGrooming
Lancashire
My Furry Friends, Ibstock, Leicestershire
Barking beautiful
East London
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Sarah Neill at Nails2Tails
Nails2TailsPetGroomer
Herts/Essex border
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Pet mania,
Mill Hill, London
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Love My Human in
Chelsea.
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Abi
Pets at home
Clacton on sea
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Emma Raynors Grooming -
Kent
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Scruffs dog groomers
Vicky Robinson
Benfleet
Essex
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Scruffbuckets
Maidstone Kent
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Lizzie's Professional Dog Grooming,
151 Buxton Rd, Whaley Bridge,
High Peak SK23 7JF.
Tel: 01663 732932.
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