Uppy Uppy Puppy : Gentle Pet Grooming with Katie

11/18/2022

Help! How do I keep my doodle warm in the winter?

Recently someone reached out to me to ask for tips on keeping their new doodle in a longer, fuller coat for the winter. I went to work gathering links and videos and I thought some of my other clients and dog owners might benefit as well.

First and foremost a great brush is a must! https://amzn.to/3GtAyyP

A comb to check your work...
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Some good detangler
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Or this one
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Here's a demonstration on line brushing for your doodle
https://youtu.be/vY-Vzc-1nU0

And my tips!

To keep any doodle type dog in a full coat you will have to brush fully every 1-3 days depending on the time of year and how often they get wet, muddy, rough play, etc. Scratching and chewing will cause you major issues with matting so keeping them on a monthly flea preventative is a must. I would try to invest in a grooming table for brushing. Most people are not successful on the floor or furniture getting into all the more difficult places. Finally, make sure they are booked in a regular monthly grooming schedule. For a long coat you really can't go longer than a month in between a good bath, blow out and brushing. You can do it at home but the supplies can be costly upfront and it takes some practice to get to that professional level.

I recommend a coat length of 1-2 inches and a puffer jacket for extended outdoor times like this one. https://amzn.to/3hT65zU

There is no reason your dog would need a longer fur coat than that unless they are literally living outdoors which I don't recommend either!

Happy holidays everyone!

The Doodle Brush has been designed specifically for grooming Labradoodles and other Poodle-crosses. Traditional slicker brushes tend to snag and pull, but The Doodle Brush head is flexible and the long, curved pins glide through the coat making light work of tangles and matting. When one side has...

05/18/2022

"His mom asked for a man bun, whatever that is. " - Dad

05/12/2022

Guess it's white standard poodle week at Critters and Co.!

05/06/2022

Captain Whidbey was a doll to groom today 💕

02/18/2022

Does this count for a transition Thursday? 🤔 ❤️

01/24/2022

A**l glands!🤢

1. Puppies should not get their a**l glands done unless they are exhibiting signs that they need help. (Scooting, stench, excessive licking) if you get their glands done they will rely on people to do it for them for their entire life instead of doing it on their own naturally when they potty.
2. Dogs express their a**l glands when they go potty to leave scent markers. They also will express as a fear response.
3. Make sure your groomer has been through training. Only one state in America requires groomers to have formal training to groom your dog. If a**l glands are squeezed incorrectly or with far to much pressure, they can rupture! This will require an expensive visit to your vet, will leak, fester and cause your dog extreme pain.

01/12/2022

Loving how this gorgeous king turned out today!

12/15/2021

Puppies first groom!

Your haircut dog will spend over 300+ hours of their life with their groomer. Here are some ways to help them grow into calm, comfortable and cooperative grooming dogs.

1. Start early! You cannot cut their hair to soon. It is a myth that it will change or damage their coat. The sooner the better (8+weeks old). Puppies this young are really good about accepting the grooming process and soaking it up as a new learning experience where if you were to start late (6+ months) than they will be more inclined to have anxiety or fear surrounding all the new experiences. (Vibrating tools on their skin, being touched on every centimeter of their body, the industrial dryer, being away from parents, someone grabbing and clipping off their toenails, water sprayers, being asked to move around like an opposable action figure, new person, new smells and place, finger poking their ear or in their mouth to brush their teeth, so many new sounds.)

2. Ease them into it. Don’t request a full groom haircut for their very first experience. Start with coming to the shop for treats and attention. Maybe come in for just a nail trim. Start their first groom with an introduction for puppies, so just a bath, blow dry without an actual haircut. By the time you move on to an actual haircut they will be more confident in their surroundings, their groomer won’t be a stranger and will have established some trust and they will feel safer with the tools that are loud.

3. Have realistic expectations. One day that vision you have in your head as the perfect look will happen but a lot of it is up to your pup. Are they comfortable? Will they say still and safe? Have you worked with them and your groomer to help them succeed? Their first haircut may be a tad “sloppy” as they are learning but keep at it and that vision of your will come to fruition.

4. Communication with your groomer is key. They will walk you through anything you can do at home in between visits to help build your little ones confidence and how to maintain your loves coat.

11/09/2021

Daisy Mae came to visit today! 💖

11/07/2021

This adorable floof had a great time today. Dad requested I not trim his head at all but give him a short muzzle. I think he turned out great and he was a very good boy. ❤

11/04/2021

From puppy's second groom to a sweet senior style, today was an adorable day in the shop! Not pictured were 2 separation-anxiety-laden pups who were both in and out asap and back to their people. 🥰 🐕

10/28/2021

Yum Yum and his siblings had a lot of wiggles today and got a ton of love ❤

10/28/2021

Yum Yum was a big hit at the salon today! It was only this puppy's second grooming and he did so well!

10/23/2021

10/23/2021

10/23/2021

Before and after!

10/23/2021

Luckily it's a because I'm going to need it!! Can't wait to see this sweet boy all done. Did anyone else have the barbie samoyed when they were kids? 🥰

10/21/2021

I'm now at Critters and Co. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!

10/21/2021

Lol ignore the ridiculous page name... one too many pets snuck in. It was a long day grooming and now I can't change it again until the 28th 🤣

10/21/2021

Sweet baby transformation today! 🐶🐾❤