Top 6 Goldendoodle Grooming Tips

If the word "Beauty" was renamed, I'm sure "Goldendoodle" would be one of the contending names.

Such is the synonymity between the two words.

So, when someone says that Goldendoodles are one of the most beautiful sights in the world today, trust me; they're not exaggerating. Grooming or not, you can bet your last penny that your doodle dog will look far more charming than any other breed of dog living next door.

However, that's not to say that your designer dog should be left unkept.

That's a NO NO!!!

In fact, if you want a dog that will wow friends and family each time they walk into your home, you want to groom your Goldendoodle in the best way possible.

To that end, here are some simple Goldendoodle grooming tips to get you started.

Give your doodle a gentle coat brush

Due to a doodle's coat's fluffy nature, it's not uncommon to find their furs tangling almost every day. As they jump around the house, lie on their limbs, and rub their furs against your skin; their coats get tangled into mats, causing them to look slightly rough, unkept, and less than beautiful.

Even in this state, no dog lover will be able to resist the urge to say "wow, what a nice dog you've got." But you still want to keep them mat-and-tangle free.

To do that, you will have to brush their coats regularly. If possible, brush it every day, that's according to some Goldendoodle puppy breeders. But if you don't have the luxury of the time to do that, you can do it at regular intervals, like three to four times a week.

Anyhow you choose to do it; just make sure that you're using a fur-friendly brush so that you don't ruin their coats while trying to spruce them up.

Remove mat and knots with clippers

You'll be surprised to find out that despite brushing your doodle dog almost every day, some areas of their body will still find a way to tangle up and form mats. Some of the commonest areas where this happens include their chest, ears, underarms, and belly region.

When you notice these mats or knots, don't try to use a brush to loosen or straighten them because you might end up hurting the dog in the process. Instead, buy a clipper to unmat your matted dog hair.

Bathe him regularly

I don't know what your dog bathing history is, but if you're getting a designer dog, like Goldendoodle puppies, then you need to brace yourself for a regular dog bathing exercise. This is because the coats of doodles are a great storage room for debris, dirt, and bacteria. And the best way to remove these things is by washing the dog's coat regularly.

On average, it's advisable to wash your doodle at least once every three months. But if you have the time, you can wash yours once in two months.

While washing, you can scrub his coat with dog shampoo in clean, warm water. And when you're done, don't forget to dry him using a dog towel or a dog hairdryer. When done, leave him to shake off whatever moisture is left on his coats.

Clip his fur for uniformity

Just the way some parts of your hair outgrow other parts when it's been a while since you visited the saloon, a doodle's coat too loses its uniformity with time. When this happens, you must give your dog a nice, lovely trim.

Unfortunately, that's not as simple as just getting a pair of scissors and shaving his hair. Far from it! Your best bet will be to use a clipper with a 1-inch clipper guard. With the clipper guard, you will be able to clip most of his outgrown furs, thereby giving the majority of his body a unique, uniform look.

Clip outgrown furs on the face, ears, and paws

We've decided to dedicate a full tip to this point because of how easy it is for Goldendoodle owners to forget about these areas. Naturally, while clipping and trimming their doodles' furs, most owners just slide the clipper through the back, chest, and neck region, forgetting the smaller parts like the paws, feet, eyes, and muzzle.

Please, if you've been doing that, it's high time you give attention to the smaller parts too. Your doodle's facial hair can block if not trimmed from time to time. Also, the fur on the side of the muzzle tends to get into their mouth, so you need to trim that short too.

Cut their nails regularly

Remember that Goldendoodles are indoor dogs. As such, they spend a greater amount of their time playing with kids and treading soft surfaces in the house. To ensure they're not a threat to anyone or anything, always trim their nails. But be careful not to hurt their quick (their nail blood vessels) while trimming their nails.