Grooming Your Australian Labradoodle:
A Guide
Australian Labradoodles have unique fleecy coats that require routine grooming to keep looking their best.
Regular Brushing: A Must for a Healthy Coat
First, brushing is essential. We recommend that you brush your Australian Labradoodle every other day to prevent mats and tangles. Brushing not only keeps their coat tidy and looking great; it’s also an enjoyable bonding activity for you and your dog.
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Professional Grooming: Starting Early Makes a Difference
Starting at 12 weeks of age, you should start reserving monthly professional grooming appointments for your Australian Labradoodle. Ideally, these grooming sessions should include a thorough bath and blowout, ensuring any hard-to-reach areas are addressed before matting becomes a problem.
Regular grooming is primarily essential to your pet’s hygiene and health, but it also introduces your dog to a routine and makes them more comfortable with the grooming process.
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Specific Grooming Areas: Eyes, Paws, and More
Ask your dog’s groomer to focus on certain areas such as between the paw pads, the potty area, and around the eyes. These monthly trimmings mean your Labradoodle will only need a full grooming session every third visit.
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Appreciating Your Groomer: A Thoughtful Gesture
Remember, grooming a matted dog is a challenging task, so tipping your groomer is a thoughtful gesture. A 20% tip is standard, but consider tipping more for mat-heavy cases, reflecting the extra work involved.
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Comprehensive Grooming Schedule
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Daily Care:
- Comb and brush your dog's coat thoroughly.
- Gently clean away any eye discharge.
- Comb and brush your dog's coat thoroughly.
- Gently clean away any eye discharge.
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Weekly Maintenance:
- Gently clean the ears using a baby wipe or similar method.
- Trim your dog's nails to keep them healthy.
- Regularly trim the hair around the eyes and potty area.
- Gently clean the ears using a baby wipe or similar method.
- Trim your dog's nails to keep them healthy.
- Regularly trim the hair around the eyes and potty area.
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Monthly Professional Grooming:
- Schedule a professional bath and blowout starting when your Labradoodle is 12 weeks old. Consistency is key, so try to book with the same groomer.
- Plan for a professional haircut every third month.
- Schedule a professional bath and blowout starting when your Labradoodle is 12 weeks old. Consistency is key, so try to book with the same groomer.
- Plan for a professional haircut every third month.