Basic Grooming Info For 'oodles'

[capanash]

What slicker would you recommend? My guys seem to find the 2 I have tried uncomfortable and whilst it does a decent job. It would be nice to make it more pleasant for them.

I like the soft Doggyman ones. They have a pink band on the handle.

A lot of oodle owners won't buy a good slicker like the Doggyman ones, too expensive (we use them for show poodles). Gripsoft make a good slicker and the handle is very comfortable to use. They come in two sizes and soft or regular. Great value for pets.

[Christina]

Slicker all the way pin brushes aren't designed for the type of brushing it needs,there more finishing brushes.

Slicker (one that isn't hard & you can brush your arm without it hurting & a combo comb .

Then of course telling the people to use the tools is more helpful for someone reason buying tools & then using them is a weird phenomin

Clip regularly as well & don't bath matted coats

As above. Pin brush is useless for under arms, near the bum & right near feet, especially on little dogs.

Brush first then comb through paying particular attention to under arms, back of ears. Use scissors to trim hair around the bum & corner of eyes & around mouth/face. Always keeping the points in the direction away from the eye in case the dog moves obviously.

I always check a new brush on my arm & the heat of the clippers frequently. If it hurts or burns me it does the same to my dog.

Edited September 20, 2012 by Christina