Bad Hair Cut :(

[Candy & Hudson]

We have had Hudson home for about a month now and he needed a few things done. I noticed the fur between his paw pads was getting really long, also the bum fur was.. well.. getting in the way of doing his business! I have a friend (not a good friend, more of an aquaintance) who owns a grooming business, and since Hudson is not done his shots I thought I would get her to come to my home and do some grooming for me. Right away she told me that she couldn't just shave the problem areas (stomach/bum/paws) and leave the rest, as it would look terrible. I assumed this meant she would blend them into his coat? She told me to trust her and that he would look great. She asked that I leave the room (it was making Hudson more nervous with me there) so I did... and when I came back in my fluffy adorable labradoodle had been completely SHAVED! He does not look like the same dog. I held it together, paid her, and when she left I couldn't help but cry! I am not one for confrontation so when she asked if I liked the length I just said 'its ok..'. Hubby is not impressed that I paid $80 for something I am completely unhappy with. I had asked her if she had groomed labradoodles before, I just don't understand why she would want to shave him down so short?! I will try to add a pic when I get one. I have seen many pics of dogs going through coat change who get matted and need to be shaved, thats what he looks like. Even his head poof is gone. Going to go cry now....

[Amy & Bernie]

Candy I didn't read through all the comments, so someone may have suggested this already - but my husband and I trim Bernie ourselves and it's quite easy! We have a pair of human clippers and we just use the 1" attachment and it gets him trimmed but still fluffy. With the attachment you don't have to worry about cutting a chunk of hair out, and it's really easy to blend. I had never used clippers before, on a person or a dog, and I'll be so bold as to give myself a pat on the back! Everyone we run in to (strangers included) comment on how fluffy and soft he is. Before investing I even suggest asking around, you'd be surprised how many men have a set stashed under a sink that they haven't used in years!

[Jean, Rylee and Cooper]

I know what you mean but I think he is very cute.

[Shelby and Kev]

I completely understand. After Shelbys first haircut it was her last by anyones hands but mine! The hair grows fast though! God Bless

[Camilla and Darwin]

I know how you are feeling, but he looks adorable still!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

He is cute :)

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Hudson still looks absolutely adorable! His colors are beautifull! We have had our fair share of bad groomings too.

[Margaret Erwin]

I think he looks wonderful!

[BG and Gavin]

Hudson looks perfectly gorgeous - like a velveteen rabbit. He can carry a short cut just fine.

[Candy & Hudson]

Thanks everyone!!!! I really do feel alot better about it today, it isn't as bad as it seemed. Shocking, but not so bad ;) One good thing about it, everyone we seen today commented on his eyes, they started out green but are looking hazel now, and he has really long lashes. Also, good point on the brushing, that won't be necessary for a little while! We still think he looks super cute, just OLDER. Maybe thats what was so saddening. Anyways, thanks again everyone. *HUGS*

[Donna K & Quincy]

I know it takes a lot of getting used to but he does look totally adorable and look at the bright side, you get to take a little break from brushing for a couple of weeks because by that time he'll be starting to grow back again.