Doodle Grooming

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Comment by Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles on February 1, 2009 at 1:00pm

I use the 2 speed Drieaz one. When my doods get muddy, I put them in the mudroom to dry. 80% of the mud falls off and the rest I blow off with this blower. Voila! no bath required. It reduces brushing time too.
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Comment by Connie on February 1, 2009 at 12:32pm

I would be interested in knowing what kind of blower is good to get, since I am finding Reily likes to roll in the mud, bathtime is getting more frequent!

Comment by Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles on February 1, 2009 at 12:04pm

I use a $40 plastic table from Costco to brush my doodles. They lie down and I sit. The table folds down and is very portable, so I can brush in front of the TV or outside in the nice weather.
I use a mechanic's table for haircuts..I like the higher height. I guess it would easy to add a grooming arm to it, but I don't usually restrain my doods.
There are lots of expensive tables out there, but I find this does me just as well. I put the $ into brushes and a really good blower.

Comment by Sheri ~ Oliver & Ginger on February 1, 2009 at 11:14am

My Oliver is a nervous nelly. When he comes home from groomers, his paws are so hot I can barely touch them. Someone said it is due to stress after a day at the groomers. Now, I love his groomer. She does a great job on Oliver and listens to what I want. She grooms him exactly how I ask. So, knowing upset Oliver gets, I have decided to try to groom him myself in an attempt to cut down on grooming trips. I will probably only take him to groomers once or twice a year. So, with that said...I am interested in purchasing a grooming table. (Oliver does not stay still unless he is restrained during a hair cut etc.) Any suggestions for a table, accessories etc? He weighs 60 lbs.
I know alot of Doodle owners groom their own Doodles so just looking for some advice....

Comment by Trowby on January 25, 2009 at 12:14pm

Wow. I agree that you should find another groomer. Someone said that he groomers are taught exactly opposite of what we want to have done with our doodles. They can be a little uppity about what they think they know about our doodles. The woman I took Sage to told me that Australian Labradoodles weren't a real thing and actually meant they were crossed with something I've forgotten now. I didn't say anything because it would have made no difference. She did do a good job on her body and her face should be better next time. She was patient with Sage though and said she did well.

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. There seem to be a lot if groomers out there so if one is bad it shouldn't be too hard to find another.

Best

Trowby

Comment by fergie11 on January 25, 2009 at 12:06pm

Paula - I feel so bad for you especially that is exactly what my groomer said - that she'd leave Fergie about 2" all over. But, that is exactly what she did. It is a really cute cut if you can find a groomer to actually do it. I'd really like to find out how my groomer did that. She moved from the place I took her but luckily she sent me note as to where she went. Keep trying to find someone to do it right. You'll like it.

Comment by Paula on January 25, 2009 at 11:49am

Thanks Barb I thought that the groomer seemed a little too impatient. I saw part of it myself and he was standing up there pretty well for his first time. Good advice about brushing them at home on a table. I don't have much time to do it with Rocky with appointment in 2 days but I'm going to put him up on a low tabele right now. Thanks

Comment by Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles on January 25, 2009 at 9:43am

That is tough. I start my table training for grooming at 4 weeks so my puppies go out having been 'groomed'. Of course, not shaved, but I do their feet and and a sani clip. If you are not doing your own grooming, it is a good idea to take them as soon as you get them for a quick handling and maybe to be brushed a bit, get a treat and leave. At home, if you brush on a table, it does help. I start by training my guys to stand on a low box on the floor. It helps teach them where their feet are.
On the other side, the groomer sounds like she might have been too busy to handle a puppy. She needed more patience. See if you can find a groomer that is interested in helping you train your puppy for future grooming.

Comment by Paula on January 25, 2009 at 9:17am

Hello Everyone
# weeks ago I got my 5 month old Black Goldendoodle Dandy groomed for the first time. Before she started she said tha she would leave him about 2 inches long. I thought well I guess that's O.K. . I was horrified when I saw him. It's 10 to 20 below zero up here lately and he looked shave to his skin to me. Maybe 1/2" long Thankfully she didn't shave his face. Also she told me that the cost was based on how difficult he was to handle so I 'd best work with him to hold his feet still for clipping and nail clipping and his head especially because he kept trying to move it out of her holding him by the chin or the price would be as a high or higher the next visit which she booked in 6 weeks! I sure don't think he needs to be shved to his skin again in the dead of winter in 6 weeks.
He did not shed at all and had a nice soft loose semi curly coat before. All I wanted was a minimal trim and for him to get used to going to the groomer.
What do you guys think of his first trip to the groomer. I'd like to hear your opinions please.
Thanks Paula

Comment by Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles on January 24, 2009 at 4:12pm

To Leslie..yes I mean breeds that normally shed like huskies, shepherds, poms etc.
To Fergie
The 2 inch blade usually refers to an extension. I use a number 40 blade [which is a very close surgical blade] with an extension for my fleece coats. I use one that is called a 1 1/4 inch. They do not work on wool coats. If you share equipment for 4 doods, you would save a bundle.
You also need to consider ear plucking, foot trimming, nail clipping, sani clips and face shaping if you plan to take over the grooming.

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