hi gabe:) i am no professional groomer but i was forced to cut my doodles hair when her Petco appt was canceled on me lol. if i may suggest... please advise your subscribers to be careful when cutting around the mouth, go slowly around the lips, and also extra careful when cutting the long hair around the tips of the ears. You should make sure to touch the very end of the ear, give yourself room, use your finger as a barrier, check twice and then cut. thanks for all your great videos!
I’ll add my 2 cents as a pro groomer. 1. Don’t use a clipper without watching instructional video. Learn about coolant, and skin areas that are very vulnerable to getting caught in the blade. 2. Points of friction will get matted. 3. Ears, tongues, foot pads are loaded with blood vessels. They will bleed like a fountain. Never use scissors on the foot pads. Be extremely cautious around the ears and watch a head scissoring video to see how to safely trim around the muzzle. 3. I clip behind the ears with a ten or 7, to remove and prevent mats. I like to use a ten just beneath the ear opening and sometimes inside the ear flap if there is a lot of hair in there. This way we have a good airflow for the ear canal. You need to keep an eye on the hair inside the ears. Excessive hair blocks the ear canal and collects matter at the roots. It’s common for golden and doodles to get dirty ears. Ear wipes are a very easy method to clean the ears and prevent ear infection. 4. You can get a professional clipper. Use a ten blade for sanitary trim, eye corners and to remove hair around the bum and genitals. You can use a 30 place to trim between foot pads. Optimally you would learn how to clip then get a set of stainless guard combs. These click onto the 30 blade so you can set the length. Also if you use a guard comb you won’t blade burn. 5. Invest in a metro force commander blow dryer. You can use this to blow debris off after a hike check for ticks, blow the coat dry at the root. If you’re going to cut the coat it’s going to be rough without a proper prep and it won’t look even. It’s so important to get dander and stuff off of the skin. I can’t stress enough to watch the videos be patient it takes time to get the feel of the clippers and to learn the correct scissor holding.
@@clerniaz131 it’s very high risk due to the blood vessels in the pad. I’ve been grooming many years and I don’t do it. Dogs frequently don’t like their feet touched. One slight move happens fast. One cut will bleed like a fountain. I’m a professional and I don’t do it for safety reasons.
@@clerniaz131 the clippers will cut off the mats much faster, easier and safer, use a #10, I personally use #30, my dogs prefer the finer teeth edge of the #30 blade, a 40+yr top professional/show groomer uses those and recommends it, she never uses scissors to cut out mats between toes or pads. Please check YT Grande Style Dog Grooming for more information.
Exactly, dog grooming is so much more than just cutting fur/hair! Thank you for your concerns and explanations. And there is still much more, too much for just this simple video. I shudder when I see some videos of people showing how to groom some dogs!
Thanks so much for the quick, common sense grooming video! I like that you just explain the basics and don’t spend the whole video listening to yourself talk, like some longer videos I’ve seen.
New subscriber!! We just brought home 7 week old goldendoodle girls and I've been watching your videos in preparation. You explain things so well! We want to groom ourselves and this was super helpful, as are your other videos. THANK YOU for your content!!! Your doodles are adorable 🥰
I absolutely love all goldendoodle videos. Very insightful! My goldendoodle is a little over 2 years old and I didn't know how much work it actually pertains. I wanted him to have the teddy bear look but no matter how much I brushed he ended up so matted. I use the slicker and the comb every day, doing half his body one day then the other half the following day. ...no success. I had to take him to the groomer and they had to completely shave him. I take him now every couple months cause I don't ever want him to go through that again. After watching your videos I see my mistakes and learn a lot. THANK YOU!
Sadly, there is sooo much more than just the brushing and combing. Everytime your dog gets wet you MUST COMPLETELY brushout and check with comb after it is fully dry or it will mat that same night, also a dirty coat will not brush out. Sorry, but from what I have heard about doodles and highly respected groomers, the groomers say they are about the most difficult dogs to groom, on many levels. I wonder if your dogs breeder told you anything about, I hear/read that they hardly ever do and they don't even groom their own dogs. I read back, you let your dog get fully matted or even pelted. At least you learned your limitations, bravo to you!
I too much appreciate you and ur advice from this video.After watching this video I felt pretty confident about cutting my golden doodles hair. I did it &... She was afraid of the trimmers, tried and tried and got like half way then just caved in to finishing with the Scissors. But anyway all ur advice super helped and it was way easier and simpler than I thought it was. Turned it out to be a solid first cut... all thx to u!
Thanks so much for the video! I’m not a pro but the last groomer I paid didn’t check the heat of their blade and razor burned my dog’s sanitary area. I’ll never let another groomer touch him. I’ll do it myself. Tips from owners like you are great ❤
Awesome video I just wish I could get my bernedoodle to stand still whilst brushing him… he’s an f1 standard size and he’s 5 months old and is a real handful
What brand of Dematting brush/comb do you use, where can I get one? Thank you for showing how to groom these beautiful Goldendoodles! This video has been very helpful for me!
Gabe thank you for your amazing content, we have been obsessing over your channel! We are bringing home our 8 week old Goldendoodle boy this weekend and your videos have a blessing. Thanks from Rock Hill!
Thanks for the video. New subscriber as well. Currently in the research phase and looking for a goldendoodle. Considered Honey Mountain kennels but you're a bit far from DC area.
My puppy is a rescue dog, so he has been neglected. I want to clean him up a bit before taking him to a groomer He has big patches where he is matted on the top of his head. How do I cut those areas? Any suggestions?
I love your dogs. They are just the right size. And that e-collar I have never seen one of those. It’s been a few year since I had a dog.your doodles are precious. I’ve often wondered are doodles real expensive. What are your prices?
Omgoodness is that golden on doggie downers during this? my golden doodle would be throwing a major temper tantrum with that grooming. I’ve tried conditioning her to the brush and comb but to no avail. This is a great instructional tho! Thanks.
Hi Gabe! I have a 1 year old male Goldendoodle that has more of a retriever face where his hair on his head, snout and around his mouth is short. His coat is straight and wavy. Any suggestions on how to groom from the head back? His coat starts to lengthen at the front side of his ears back.
I have watched your videos and have a few questions. My 1.5 year old f1b mini goldendoodle (35 pounds) is absolutely crazy. Inside my home he is loving and doesn't leave my side. He is food aggressive with my older dog but we have figured out a system for that. Outside of the house he lunges, shows his teeth, barks like crazy, and is out of control when any other dog is around. He has gone through extensive training and has had a 2 week board and train session. The trainer thinks he has severe anxiety and said to try cbd with him. Have you heard of a goldendoodle acting like this? Ideas? Suggestions?
Hey, yes I have. There are these types of dogs in every type of dog. The key is structure and showing him that you make the decisions and you lead him and he doesn’t lead you. You have to be confident in what you do if that makes sense and for example if you go to reach for the food and he gets aggressive, that’s exactly when you would apply “more” pressure which means you would safely remove the dog from the food and he has to understand that if he has that type of behavior he doesn’t get his food. Tried to explain that as well as possible and there’s so much more I could say but hard to type it all. I would watch “Tom Davis” on youtube he has amazing tips on this type of thing
Your pups are super cute! I have one myself and wanted to get your opinion on getting them registered? I know they can’t be akc but what about the doodle association? I’m on the fence about getting mine. He’s 9 months- male and eventually due to breeders (he was their pick- then given to me) will be stud out.
What brand of clippers do you use? My sister can’t care for her doodle anymore so we will be taking him in and I want to make sure to get clippers that would work for him!
I live in asheville, and im picking up my new puppy tommorrow, its an F1BB goldendoodle, i am so excited and nervous to make sure I give the new member of my family the best care he needs. When brushing, if they have tangles, does it hurt them to be a bit tough to get the tangles out? also, what should i tell the groomer i want for haircut to keep coat with the teddy bear look? ( as long as i maintain the coat of course.)
The hair has to be tangle and mat free, be able to be combed completely to the skin before using a clipper. 1st rule of clipping, if not, it might be dull blades, packed in clippers, wrong number clipper blade, etc. A prof groomer will tell you the same thing.
After watching your videos I felt ready to get a doodle of my own! How do you keep them from constantly getting wet from the grass when going out to potty 😫 My puppy is so stinky lol and I've only had him a week. The dog cologne I have doesn't help his smell, any recommendations?
I suggest watching some professional groomers here on YT, they will explain the tools, how to use them, why some tools won't work, maintenance, ear cleaning, dental care, etc. No wonder groomers have to correct home grooming or hate grooming doodles or won't. Go Groomer or Grooming by Rudy will start you off better with grooming doodles, Transgroom TV or Dog Grooming Tips and Tricks are 2 other world class groomers YT channels that will help you too.
You can’t really just grab the ear and begin cutting. You have to protect the leather by keeping that ears edge in your hand so you can’t cut it without cutting yourself . I know of a dog whose owner cut off his peeper with shears. Leave that to the professionals! Poor guy had to squat for the rest of his life.😬🤭😑there’s ALOT to grooming. I’d rather eat grilled cheese sandwiches a Friday night and have A stunning dog 🐩
I blame the breeders first for not informing that doodles are high maintenance and high energy dogs, remember they are 50% poodles, everyone should stop and think sometimes🤦♀️
hi gabe:) i am no professional groomer but i was forced to cut my doodles hair when her Petco appt was canceled on me lol. if i may suggest... please advise your subscribers to be careful when cutting around the mouth, go slowly around the lips, and also extra careful when cutting the long hair around the tips of the ears. You should make sure to touch the very end of the ear, give yourself room, use your finger as a barrier, check twice and then cut. thanks for all your great videos!
Great point, my EX groomer sliced my doodle’s ear and cost me a pretty hefty emergency vet visit .
May I ask why a professional groomer won’t groom her own pet?
Don’t ever use scissors if you’re inexperienced. Use clippers.
@@qwenqwen1476he said he was no professional groomer
I’ll add my 2 cents as a pro groomer.
1. Don’t use a clipper without watching instructional video. Learn about coolant, and skin areas that are very vulnerable to getting caught in the blade.
2. Points of friction will get matted.
3. Ears, tongues, foot pads are loaded with blood vessels. They will bleed like a fountain. Never use scissors on the foot pads. Be extremely cautious around the ears and watch a head scissoring video to see how to safely trim around the muzzle.
3. I clip behind the ears with a ten or 7, to remove and prevent mats. I like to use a ten just beneath the ear opening and sometimes inside the ear flap if there is a lot of hair in there. This way we have a good airflow for the ear canal.
You need to keep an eye on the hair inside the ears. Excessive hair blocks the ear canal and collects matter at the roots. It’s common for golden and doodles to get dirty ears. Ear wipes are a very easy method to clean the ears and prevent ear infection.
4. You can get a professional clipper. Use a ten blade for sanitary trim, eye corners and to remove hair around the bum and genitals. You can use a 30 place to trim between foot pads. Optimally you would learn how to clip then get a set of stainless guard combs. These click onto the 30 blade so you can set the length. Also if you use a guard comb you won’t blade burn.
5. Invest in a metro force commander blow dryer. You can use this to blow debris off after a hike check for ticks, blow the coat dry at the root. If you’re going to cut the coat it’s going to be rough without a proper prep and it won’t look even. It’s so important to get dander and stuff off of the skin.
I can’t stress enough to watch the videos be patient it takes time to get the feel of the clippers and to learn the correct scissor holding.
Extremely informative thanks
@@kerrymartinez4463 u can use scissor for foot pads what are u talking about.. just be careful if there is mads u need to cut it ffs
@@clerniaz131 it’s very high risk due to the blood vessels in the pad. I’ve been grooming many years and I don’t do it. Dogs frequently don’t like their feet touched. One slight move happens fast. One cut will bleed like a fountain. I’m a professional and I don’t do it for safety reasons.
@@clerniaz131 the clippers will cut off the mats much faster, easier and safer, use a #10, I personally use #30, my dogs prefer the finer teeth edge of the #30 blade, a 40+yr top professional/show groomer uses those and recommends it, she never uses scissors to cut out mats between toes or pads.
Please check YT Grande Style Dog Grooming for more information.
Exactly, dog grooming is so much more than just cutting fur/hair!
Thank you for your concerns and explanations. And there is still much more, too much for just this simple video.
I shudder when I see some videos of people showing how to groom some dogs!
Thanks so much for the quick, common sense grooming video! I like that you just explain the basics and don’t spend the whole video listening to yourself talk, like some longer videos I’ve seen.
haha idk if this is a good or bad video but I go deeper in some subjects because people want to know the whole thing and not just surface level
New subscriber!! We just brought home 7 week old goldendoodle girls and I've been watching your videos in preparation. You explain things so well! We want to groom ourselves and this was super helpful, as are your other videos. THANK YOU for your content!!! Your doodles are adorable 🥰
Thank you oh so much!!!
How’d that work for you guys?
You will love your pup so much!!🐾🐾☮️ enjoy everything!
I absolutely love all goldendoodle videos. Very insightful! My goldendoodle is a little over 2 years old and I didn't know how much work it actually pertains. I wanted him to have the teddy bear look but no matter how much I brushed he ended up so matted. I use the slicker and the comb every day, doing half his body one day then the other half the following day. ...no success. I had to take him to the groomer and they had to completely shave him. I take him now every couple months cause I don't ever want him to go through that again. After watching your videos I see my mistakes and learn a lot. THANK YOU!
Sadly, there is sooo much more than just the brushing and combing. Everytime your dog gets wet you MUST COMPLETELY brushout and check with comb after it is fully dry or it will mat that same night, also a dirty coat will not brush out. Sorry, but from what I have heard about doodles and highly respected groomers, the groomers say they are about the most difficult dogs to groom, on many levels. I wonder if your dogs breeder told you anything about, I hear/read that they hardly ever do and they don't even groom their own dogs.
I read back, you let your dog get fully matted or even pelted. At least you learned your limitations, bravo to you!
Great vid. Not sure I can get this done with my two goofy doodles but gonna give it a shot!
Great video. What a well behaved doggie.
I too much appreciate you and ur advice from this video.After watching this video I felt pretty confident about cutting my golden doodles hair. I did it &... She was afraid of the trimmers, tried and tried and got like half way then just caved in to finishing with the Scissors. But anyway all ur advice super helped and it was way easier and simpler than I thought it was. Turned it out to be a solid first cut... all thx to u!
Awwww!!! Her looks so cuuute! ❤..just subscribed to your channel too! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!💯👍👍👏👏
Well done. Thanks for the help. Our labradoodle pup is growing fast.
Thanks so much for the video! I’m not a pro but the last groomer I paid didn’t check the heat of their blade and razor burned my dog’s sanitary area. I’ll never let another groomer touch him. I’ll do it myself. Tips from owners like you are great ❤
Only use a #10 blade in those areas I use a Wahl bravura as a groomer 😊
Dont forget inbetween paw pads needs hair removing too so they dont slide around on tile / wood floors.
Back end is from sitting it gets matted when they are sitting. Arm pits is from chaffing.
thank you so mutch for showing exactly that cut what I love to give my GD Elvis.. I think I can manage it now 😅👍🏻🐶
Awesome video I just wish I could get my bernedoodle to stand still whilst brushing him… he’s an f1 standard size and he’s 5 months old and is a real handful
Thanks, this was very helpful! Good video, nice looking dog!
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL! Maybe the best on YT... Thanks I learned lots and ive been grooming my Standard Poodle for 10 yrs... Great Job>
What brand of Dematting brush/comb do you use, where can I get one? Thank you for showing how to groom these beautiful Goldendoodles! This video has been very helpful for me!
Tip: when cutting the front paws, check to see if there is a dew Claw first and be mindful of that area if it exists.
Great work! Appreciate your videos.
You need amazon associates links for the products you use in the description.
Great video and advice. Thank you!
Gabe thank you for your amazing content, we have been obsessing over your channel! We are bringing home our 8 week old Goldendoodle boy this weekend and your videos have a blessing. Thanks from Rock Hill!
Thank you soo much!! The whole point of making these videos is to help dog owners so i’m so glad you can take something away from my videos!
Thanks for the video. New subscriber as well. Currently in the research phase and looking for a goldendoodle. Considered Honey Mountain kennels but you're a bit far from DC area.
thank you!
Can you please share the brand name and type of clippers you use?
So helpful 🔥🔥🔥🔥
💪🏻💪🏻
Great video
Thanks for the quick tips. I have a black 10month old that has the same coat as your girl.
My puppy is a rescue dog, so he has been neglected. I want to clean him up a bit before taking him to a groomer He has big patches where he is matted on the top of his head. How do I cut those areas? Any suggestions?
I love your dogs. They are just the right size. And that e-collar I have never seen one of those. It’s been a few year since I had a dog.your doodles are precious. I’ve often wondered are doodles real expensive. What are your prices?
Hi Gabe thanks for the video. Where can i purchase this slicker for my five month old doodle?! Please!
Very useful video. I'm going to try it on my 8 months old goldendoodle. But how can I deal with her long eyelashes and whiskers?
Omgoodness is that golden on doggie downers during this? my golden doodle would be throwing a major temper tantrum with that grooming. I’ve tried conditioning her to the brush and comb but to no avail. This is a great instructional tho! Thanks.
What about the nose area? - beyond the horizontal part you did between the eyes
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for this video. My one year old doodle has got some mats and I’m working on him. What shears do you use?
Hey Gabe! What kind of comb and dematter would you use for a Medium 35lb F1B Goldendoodle? Thanks a lot.
Hi Gabe! I have a 1 year old male Goldendoodle that has more of a retriever face where his hair on his head, snout and around his mouth is short. His coat is straight and wavy. Any suggestions on how to groom from the head back? His coat starts to lengthen at the front side of his ears back.
I have watched your videos and have a few questions. My 1.5 year old f1b mini goldendoodle (35 pounds) is absolutely crazy. Inside my home he is loving and doesn't leave my side. He is food aggressive with my older dog but we have figured out a system for that. Outside of the house he lunges, shows his teeth, barks like crazy, and is out of control when any other dog is around. He has gone through extensive training and has had a 2 week board and train session. The trainer thinks he has severe anxiety and said to try cbd with him. Have you heard of a goldendoodle acting like this? Ideas? Suggestions?
Hey, yes I have. There are these types of dogs in every type of dog. The key is structure and showing him that you make the decisions and you lead him and he doesn’t lead you. You have to be confident in what you do if that makes sense and for example if you go to reach for the food and he gets aggressive, that’s exactly when you would apply “more” pressure which means you would safely remove the dog from the food and he has to understand that if he has that type of behavior he doesn’t get his food. Tried to explain that as well as possible and there’s so much more I could say but hard to type it all. I would watch “Tom Davis” on youtube he has amazing tips on this type of thing
@@gabebollinger thank you for your response. I'll take a look at the suggested video. I'm not giving up on him but I'm exhausted.
Your pups are super cute! I have one myself and wanted to get your opinion on getting them registered? I know they can’t be akc but what about the doodle association?
I’m on the fence about getting mine. He’s 9 months- male and eventually due to breeders (he was their pick- then given to me) will be stud out.
If you want to you can, it’s just completely up to you and really just preference but doesn’t really change anything.
What type of shampoo do you recommend that will keep the coat looking healthy and shiny?
shes beautiful
Is there links to products ?
Where is the metal comb?
Thank you ❤
Love this video. We need to know the correct way…
what blade are you using under your clipper comb
Where did they sell the clipper that he use
What brand of clippers do you use? My sister can’t care for her doodle anymore so we will be taking him in and I want to make sure to get clippers that would work for him!
Andis Clippers
Where did you get the grooming tools from?
petco
Great job!
Im a surprised you dont mention the leather part of their ears..i dknt think you can.go as short on ears as you want.
What clippers? My cheap clippers always get caught
Is the dog in this video an F1? It looks almost exactly like my F1.
She's So Good...
what size is this doodle?
Very nice video! Is it normal for the golden doodle to be so calm and friendly? Also, do they have ear infection issues?
Yes and yes
What kind of clippers did you use?
I live in asheville, and im picking up my new puppy tommorrow, its an F1BB goldendoodle, i am so excited and nervous to make sure I give the new member of my family the best care he needs. When brushing, if they have tangles, does it hurt them to be a bit tough to get the tangles out?
also, what should i tell the groomer i want for haircut to keep coat with the teddy bear look? ( as long as i maintain the coat of course.)
because i saw a video where a woman was really having to give it some grease when brushing, and im afraid i'll heart my kenzo.
where'd you buy you're dog
My clippers will not go through my dogs hair right now. Is the hair too long or the clippers are not strong enough? (They were cheap)
The hair has to be tangle and mat free, be able to be combed completely to the skin before using a clipper. 1st rule of clipping, if not, it might be dull blades, packed in clippers, wrong number clipper blade, etc. A prof groomer will tell you the same thing.
Such a good video!
thank you!!
What an extremely good dog! So easy to handle. How do you make your dog like that, I ask myself
Can you relax the tighter curls? Maybe with conditioner? Or… ?
bath and blowout with high velocity drier
Nope! It'll tighten right back up once wet.
@@dottyk1637sowhat You’re saying is yes, then. But just until it gets wet again.
You have to blow the coat out straight with a high powered dryer that has heat
the way you're holding your shears is kinda scary, probably safer just to shave the corners of the eyes with your clippers
After watching your videos I felt ready to get a doodle of my own! How do you keep them from constantly getting wet from the grass when going out to potty 😫 My puppy is so stinky lol and I've only had him a week. The dog cologne I have doesn't help his smell, any recommendations?
Don't use colgone on puppies! Bath him, question is did the breeder give you a dirty puppy, not bathe them prior to giving them to you?
Wash him
I suggest watching some professional groomers here on YT, they will explain the tools, how to use them, why some tools won't work, maintenance, ear cleaning, dental care, etc. No wonder groomers have to correct home grooming or hate grooming doodles or won't.
Go Groomer or Grooming by Rudy will start you off better with grooming doodles, Transgroom TV or Dog Grooming Tips and Tricks are 2 other world class groomers YT channels that will help you too.
How long her hair gets ?
as long as you want it to be
Who are these "they" in the title?
Spooky. Bro. You look just like me.
Clippers
Who are they? And, what aren't they telling us? 😂😂My advice: buy a good pair of clippers. The cheap ones don't cut.
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Are you a fellow Undercover Brother?
Any phone number that I can call please.
Dear God, use a comb.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
😢
I may or may not need to pet that dog.
Poking the dog in the eye with shears. Dude you are going to cause a lot of dogs having to go to the vet.
You look like a goldendoodle
You can’t really just grab the ear and begin cutting. You have to protect the leather by keeping that ears edge in your hand so you can’t cut it without cutting yourself . I know of a dog whose owner cut off his peeper with shears. Leave that to the professionals! Poor guy had to squat for the rest of his life.😬🤭😑there’s ALOT to grooming. I’d rather eat grilled cheese sandwiches a Friday night and have A stunning dog 🐩
Okay well yes use common sense and don’t be stupid and you will be perfectly fine lolololol
I blame the breeders first for not informing that doodles are high maintenance and high energy dogs, remember they are 50% poodles, everyone should stop and think sometimes🤦♀️
Poor dog
Dont point your scissor toward the eye or the dog ffs! If he moves ure just gonna make a hole on his eye.. grooming is not a joke
Can you please share the brand name and type of clippers you use?
I use a Andis