Grooming help

[Kate MacKenzy]

Doodles (Dude) is just coming up a year, I groom him a couple of times a week, but cant seem to keep his coat round his collar and behind his ear from matting. Any suggestions for a remedy now and prevention in the future? Thanks Kate

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Kate, we have groups here for just about everything you can think of. here's the link for the Grooming Group, you'll find a lot of info there:
http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/doodlegrooming

[Ginny Nightingale]

I had this issue too at that age--Lyric's coat is much better as an adult (1 and 1/2) but also I have kept it quite short back there.

[Deb Thomas]

Get you some Cowboy Magic.........Works great on mats. Only takes a very very very small amount. Awesome stuff.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Definitely join the grooming group. Matting is a very common doodle trait and there is lots and lots of information in that group. I favor diligent brush/combing and Cowboy magic for getting out mats. All I have to say is if you got to a year before mats you are really lucky - my doodle began matting at 6 months! He is almost 2 now and mats can be brushed out as long as we brush him thoroughly 2 - 3 times per week.

[Kate MacKenzy]

Whats "Cowboy Magic, and where do I get it? thanks for the advice..

[Deb Thomas]

I ordered mine off of Amazon, but I think you can get it at stores that sell horse supplies as well. I live in a small town and did not have access to anything. Its really cheap stuff. About $8 at Amazon.com. It is a conditioning treatment that is originally used on horse manes and tails.

[F, Calla & Luca]

It's primarily a horse grooming product and you can usually find it at stores that carry products for horses. There is a web site also that can help you find local retailers or you can order it online.