Hello! Our goldendoodle will be 2 years old in May. I have been having the groomer cut her hair with a 5 blade. I like the look but I also wondered if a 7 would be better for summer. She gets so hot that midday walks are out even before our St. Louis, MO summer heat and humidity really kicks in. I don't want it too short so she gets a sunburn. For those with experience, do you have any advice for her next grooming session? I get her groomed monthly. By then she needs a bath and the hair... Goldendoodle Hair Length for Summer ..read more

I have been noticing this change in Chester's nails for a while now, and up until this point I thought it was just certain nails. However, today I noticed all of his nails have the same problem. Chesters nails used to be black and shiny, as black nails are supposed to be. Though the new growth is this dull-black color. It almost looks and feels as if he chipped off the top layer of the nail, and that is what I assumed at first, but it just grows out like this. In the picture you can still... New nailgrowth dull ..read more

I have a 9 month old Australian Shepherd. The hair doesn't bother me (I knew what I was getting into), but he could use some hygenic trims since he is kind of peeing on his fur right now. And now that spring is here, he is rather hot (I have two doggie pools and we live on a property with a brook so he has ample opportunities to cool down). He has not yet been to a groomer. I brush him and trim his nails myself without an issue, though I do go slow because of coures it's not his favorite... Does de-shedding really work ..read more

My dog unfortunately got bit by another dog on Friday he’s a spinrger spaniel and he won’t allow me to clean his ear I am not to sure what to do about it please see photos attached any advice would be great ..read more

Hello! I have a 3 year old dog, he is an 80 lbs German Sheppard mix. He is really good about getting groomed, baths, or other general cleaning but he absolutely hates getting his nails cut. I cannot do it at home because it is impossible to hold him steady and clip his nails, but my groomer also cannot cut them because he will thrash around even if held. What can help get him used to nail clippers ..read more

Ozzy is my 6 month old Australian Shepard who lives in the house with us, but comes to the barn with me four times a day to feed my horses and "help" with chores He loves it, and I love the company. However, as our weather warms up a bit, he comes back in the house smelling like a barn. Which of course, was inevitable and something we're prepared to deal with to some extent, but sometimes it's pretty bad. I don't want to leave him behind of course because we both love his barn time, and... Dry shampoo? Help dealing with smelly dog ..read more

How do we, as Cavoodle parents, overcome the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with grooming our puppies for the first time? The very idea of introducing our beloved fluffs to clippers, baths, and grooming routines is filled with a mix of excitement and dread. It's a journey of trust-building and learning, where every brush stroke is a whisper of comfort, and every clip a leap of faith. How do we ensure this experience strengthens our bond with... Navigating the Emotional Challenges of First-Time Grooming for Your Cavoodle Puppy ..read more

We have decided to try grooming our own dog, but are having trouble finding clippers that work well with our Goldendoodle. What experience have you had with clippers ..read more

I bathed and dried but did not condition. Can I buy a spray and "leave-in" conditioner after the fact? I just saw a video on YouTube and I feel like I really blew it, especially in my low humidity winter today of 29 degrees ..read more

Hatchi's mostly American Eskimo, I was told that his adult fur - which I'm not sure he has yet - should be self-cleaning. What does that mean? If he goes in a pile of mud & shakes, he'll be white again or that he doesn,t smell & his fur will shed dust ..read more