Doodle Grooming Academy

07/08/2022

I've been waiting to make this post for over 5 years. My newest book, Nail it! is available in print and ebook formats. You can take a look inside! https://www.amazon.com/Nail-Step-Step-Wholesome-Trimming/dp/1734020393/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659911466&sr=8-13

06/01/2021

Tips on how can you keep your doodle "fresh looking and smelling" between haircuts?

14/12/2020

What makes haircuts look uneven and what can you do to make the trim blended in and perfect?

11/12/2020

"Need help. My almost 2-year-old mini Goldendoodle won't let me brush him anymore."

21/08/2020

Grooming steps to keep doodles still, make the trim easy, and the hairstyle fabulous.

20/08/2020

12/08/2020

Nail trimming principals with some notes for safe and joyful nail trimming. 💜🐾😍🥳

07/08/2020

Belly-thigh flap holding and safety for clipping hair.

06/08/2020

TO ALL GROOMERS in the group!

Based on the groomers' reaction to my latest post, I have a request for the groomers here.
I am sharing topics and methods here that some of you might find new, strange, or scary when you insert the technique into a high distraction grooming environment as is.

Please remember, this group is for pawrents in the first place, who are equipped with the luxury of time, space, and trust when it comes to grooming their doodle.
Professional groomers are welcome as well.

The methods I use and share here are designed for low distraction environments, not the everyday busy grooming salon out there with multiple tables in an open space with tons of people and dogs moving around.

When you get triggered on something you see here, I'd like to ask you to raise a question for clarity on how do I meet the dog's need for e.g. safety in X Y situation with this or that method instead of labeling it as safe, unsafe, unprofessional, etc.

It does not give a comprehensive view about the group when you leave judgemental comments and reviews about a new method you did not even ask one question about when you had a question mark popped in your head reading about it.

We are here to learn new perspectives, methods, and enjoy the journey together. Some techniques you like, some you don't, and it's OK. Let's allow all members to decide which they want.

I would like judgments to be transformed into questions for clarity and understanding about a method you find surprising or worrisome.

If you agree as is, great. If you have any questions, I encourage you to bring them up below to discuss it.

If you do not wish to comply, please enjoy the content here silently, or if you can't, please leave.
We need peace, joy, community, and autonomy to choose our own ways to groom our dogs in harmony and safety.

I'd like us all to practice self-checking about the way we express ourselves and take a moment to understand how does your comment serves the group's knowledge and maintains a joyful environment before we hit the post button.

06/08/2020

Mom did the haircut, I just had to do a little evening up after the soak & dry, ear hair, privates, and Mia's nails. :)

05/08/2020

Ear hair plucking.

05/08/2020

Head holding techniques for brushing, combing, drying, trimming, and taking images.
I encourage fellow professional groomers and pawrents to implement versions of the "C" hold or other methods that keep doodles not only safe but comfortable as well.

04/08/2020

Nail trimming and filing with Ozzie & the Groomer Chick. :) Enjoy!

25/07/2020

🥳 The total value of the giveaway is $1350 🥳

🍀🍀🍀 The Jackpot is... 🍀🍀🍀
The All-in-one course bundle ($646 value)

🍀 To win the Jackpot 🍀
#1. Like and follow the DIY Doodle Grooming Academy page! #2. Share this giveaway post!

🍀 Individual prizes🍀
Course options you can choose from to win:

How to keep your doodle still? mini-course ($29.99 value)
Detangling and dematting mini-course ($29.99 value)
Comfort course ($299 value)
Well-being course ($149 value)
Paw care course ($49 value)
Beauty & style course ($149 value)

🍀To win one of the six other individual or mini-course prizes above:
#1. Like and follow the DIY Doodle Grooming Academy page! #2. Share this giveaway post!
#3. Write one of the above courses in the comment below to enter to win one!

🍀Seven winners will be announced on Friday, July 31st, 2020.🍀

Good luck & belly rubs to your doodle!

💜 Have a grooming related question?
Betty, The Doodle Groomer Chick (founder of DIY Doodle Grooming Academy) is available daily to answer questions in the DIY Doodle Grooming Academy Facebook group.
Boost your confidence, get your answers from a professional groomer, and make head-turning awesome haircuts, right at the first try! :)

03/07/2020

4th of July SALE!! 50% off all online courses & bundles!
Coupon code: July4th50off

17/06/2020

The hump day video's early bird share for my 💜 group.
Why grooming loops, restraint, and goatee grabs are not recommended, and what to do to keep doodles still & safe!

Why dogs wiggle? And how to keep them still? Are grooming loops as gentle as often the grooming communities use them? What are the after-effects of grooming ...

04/06/2020

Dear brush, My Love! How to get there?

Link to my favorite brush and comb. http://www.groomerchick.com/page/shopping-list-for-comfort Link to my courses on doodle grooming for pawrents: http://www...

04/06/2020

A**l glands. What to do with them?

Link to the blog post on a**l glands: http://www.groomerchick.com/page/a**l-glands

04/06/2020

How to deal with ear hair?

04/06/2020

Ready for teamwork in grooming?

Ready to kickstart your puppy's behavior so he/she will cooperate for brushing, combing, bath willingly? Here are my 5 top tips how to approach building up b...

04/06/2020

Puppy games for fun grooming experience.

Link to my favorite dryer: http://www.groomerchick.com/page/shopping-list-for-well-being Struggling with a wiggly pup for the dryer? Afraid of even introduci...

04/06/2020

7 essentials to check in a litter before you'd say "I'll take this one!". Health, behavior, energy level, hair type, color, face shape, and gender.

7 essentials to check in a litter before you'd say "I'll take this one!". Health, behavior, energy level, hair type, color, face shape and gender.

04/06/2020

The first grooming step involving cutting real dog hair I got to try out when I was a trainee was paw hair trim. Here is a quick overview of the procedure, with real doggy models in it! :)

This video is a quick overview of the paw hair trim and by itself does not contain sufficient enough information to perform a paw hair trim yourself. To get ...

05/05/2020

It's time. :D
How to tell when it's time? http://www.groomerchick.com/page/grooming-wellness-checkup

04/05/2020

Happy Monday! :)
I got inspired by the volume of the "slicker brush on the budget" questions so I put together a blog post for you to find a deal and still be effective!
I narrowed down the selection by price, comfort for your and doodle, and efficiency. Here are the brushes that get the closest to the $60 ones, yet they are under $20. Enjoy!
Remember: Comfort equals cooperation!
XOXO
~Betty

Slicker brushes on the budget What makes a slicker brush effective, yet comfortable? Does your doodle wiggle for brushing? Bites the brush? Or you? He/she is trying to tell you something! The type of tool you are using, whether it is dense or sparse, the length of the pins, the angle of the pin, whe...

01/05/2020

Some George Carlin kind of humor. You laugh but it's still true unfortunately.