Line Brushing Tutorial for Doodles

[@satinmahan]

Finally, a nice simple lesson of how to line brush. TY Doodle Doods. It is so important to learn this method for hairy dogs that need to go to the groomers regularly. Just put your dog on your lap, hassock or table while watching TV and you can relatively mindlessly brush away. I prefer my dogs to lie down on their side and they usually fall asleep. Also, it's never too late to teach your dog to hold still like ours do. Patience and a lot of little treats will go a long way to change your dogs attitude. Even if you need to start by only petting and stroking your dog with the back of the brush, not the bristles, for a while until they get used to it's presence. Look for videos on how to introduce grooming to your dog. BestWishes!

[@Flufferz626]

Thanks for this video. I am a professional groomer and we have tons of doodle clients. I always have to take my greyhound comb on check-in to show their dog is severely matted. I often have to shave down. I will show this video to my clients who claim to brush their dogs to show how it is actually done (it's hard to demonstrate to them in the salon). Thank you for this!

[@Lizzylu1982]

BRAVO!!!!! As a professional groomer of 15 years I want to genuinely commend you for the work that you were doing on this KZbin channel. I literally see matted Doodles everyday and I try to have these conversations with customers and it gets so old after a while because they just don't understand or care to understand. I will be recommending your channel to my doodle clients in the future to maybe prevent having to shave their dogs in the future. I don't know why but I think people think that groomers get a kick out of shaving every lick of hair off of a dog from tip to tail... WE DO NOT WANT TO SHAVE YOUR DOG DOWN TO NOTHING. IT SUCKS!!!!! Again thank you so much and keep it up!!! 👍👏👏👏🐕🐾😘💯💯💯🐩🦮🐾🛁🧽✂️

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

Thanks for the kind compliments. Early on we noticed this concerning issue with Doodles and their owners and thought, we need to educate people. So I appreciate your encouragement as a professional groomer and glad that we can be a resource for you and your clients :)

[@Anon_E_Muss]

Agreed! We like cute cuts on regular clients!!!

[@carolbeckett6215]

Just had mine shaved. Matted tummy & legs. It snuck up on me FAST. I will be fastidious in future about brushing!! Any tips on care fur a shaved doodle?? He looks so naked 😳 but I know it was needed. It’s also summer and hit 100 yesterday

[@5ebrambila]

Thank you for your endorsement of this video. It helps knowing what videos are the ones to watch. I don't even have my puppy yet, but I've been trying to watch so many videos to educate myself so I know how to groom properly. I wasn't sure if it was okay to ask a groomer to teach me how, but I just want to do the best for my pup when I get her. ❤️

[@SamiSmolboi]

A groomer here looking for a video to give to one of my clients that I ALWAYS have to shave down. Thank you for making this!!!

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

You are so welcome!

[@noeypayne2427]

I’m waiting on my husky doodle pup so I’m trying to learn every single thing I can and want to make it much easier for groomer! So the one I’m getting is really curly, will this ruin curls? Or is it still ok to do? Thanks so much!!🥰🤍

[@hollythompson8341]

Groomer to doodle owner: You are awesome. It was a privilege to see a fantastic, informative video like this from a doodle parent!

[@renaej3796]

Grooming intern here. Just found out about line brushing today. Wish I had seen this video earlier bcz now, I have to do brush outs for two weeks before I can start clipper training....lol. Anyway, I'm glad I saw this now I'll start watching more if your vids. Thanks for posting this!

[@godsflame2]

It is amazing how still your dog is being. I wish my dog would stand this still.

[@BeHappy1st]

YES! If mine would cooperate like her dood, that would be half the battle.

[@carolbeckett6215]

Right! Mine tries to bite the brush/comb. Feel like I’ve wrestled a lion

[@KD214_]

Make them stand up! It takes training to get them use to the tools. Practice every single day! They will get use to. Just like kids..

[@kodinelson1138]

As a groomer who has been looking for a video to send to a client for the past 30minutes THANK YOU for this! You explained exactly what i was hoping to get across....will definitely be showing this.

[@adambrensen7090]

I have an Australian Labradoodle and I couldn't find a good brushing video until this one! Thanks!

[@andreachang7514]

Thanks for your tutorial! I discovered all these mats behind my labradoodles ears and realised I need to be doing something differently. I also watched your brush review and splurged on the Chris Christensen brush. I used it for the first time today and you are right that it just glides through!! I was amazed at how much better it could be compared to other slicker brushes. It's hard to tell unless you use it yourself. Thanks for your videos!

[@adamtheownerofyourpassiona3879]

Great technique- I love that you are only using your fingers to hold the brush, rather that holding it firmly and pulling the skin. Also I like tha your dog isn’t strapped up- immobilizing a dog and hurting them over and over often causes severe ptsd.

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

Great insights, thank you!

[@beccacaron2592]

Was looking for a good video for one of my doodle clients I just had to shave down and this was the first one that came up. It was excellent thank you! Sending it to my client now :)

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scratchd0g]

Thank you so much. My Pyredoodle is a MOP.

[@RabbitOfAutumn]

Great video for all Doodle owners ❤️

[@DD-if8wm]

from Korea, thanks so much to share your valuable tips!

[@meganstickles]

as a groomer telling people to google line brushing I'm so happy this video was the first

[@dianeoliver9314]

On Jake I hold the hair back with my hand. She is using a comb. They say not to bus a dog more than 10 times in one spot to avoid brush burn. You can return to that spot after a break. Since you are shaving him down before bathing him maybe you won’t have to brush him. I don’t know.

[@helenlulublah]

Wow you tutorial was better that my grooming school course, thank you!

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

Wow, thanks!

[@Fabulousfifties67]

Best video out there. Thank you.

[@BubblesBear17]

Thanks. My doodles both seem to have incredibly sensitive skin. So they are in fact scared of being brushed. My question too is, how do you properly reach places like the belly and the paws as someone who's motor skills aren't the best? I really struggle to get there properly (even when the dogs are standing) without laying them on their back on my lap. I'm definitely planning on reintroducing them to brushing. It clearly causes them a lot of pain (I do use a slicker brush)😔

[@georginaphillips966]

Hi there! Thanks for your great tips and techniques. I have a petite doodle who is 30 lbs and his height is just below my knees. He has a wavy coat (not curly). I would like to buy the Big K but not sure what size to get..large or medium? Thanks for your help

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

Hi there. You could probably get away with the medium Big K!

[@georginaphillips966]

@@DoodleDoodsYT Thanks so much for the fast reply! I was leaning toward medium as well but happy to have your recommendation!

[@johnstewart8849]

Mine has tight curls, very matted. I tried to cut him close (shave), but the trimmer clogged the blades every few inches. He looks like I used a hatchet to trim him, or has a bad case of mange. I’ll try your way.

[@Idkanymore]

Do you have any recommendations for standard bernedoodle breeders ofa tested ?

[@carlossanchez1290]

Thanks for the video! It’s been a huge help!! 🙏❤️🐾

[@djreddingcollins]

Love this! Ty so much.

[@eshapiro9585]

What is the hypoallergenic (or non-shedding/low shedding) dog that is not hairless and is the easiest to groom between appointments with a professional groomer?

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

We've got a great guide that may help you! doodledoods.com/hypoallergenic-dogs-compare-doodles/

[@carolinetheberge4671]

Very informative...I have a curly medium A. Labradoodle and use a safari pin brush ( not REAL stiff,maybe medium) Is that the right one to use for curly?

[@juliet7468]

professional groomer here, the chris christensen brush should work just fine on a curly coat as well!

[@R2BREE2]

How do you get your doodle to stay still?

[@jazrodz]

How on earth did you get your sweetie to sit still ... it is a constant wrestling match with my fur baby!!

[@alliecat1500]

I have one that sits just like this and another that becomes the tazmanian devil😂. By the time we are done Im sweating and ready for a nap!

[@santih3983]

your dog is so cute, thanks for this video :)

[@jerrykeenan1848]

Thanks

[@Tipperary757]

Helpful!

[@cinders26]

New poochon owner here, this was helpful thank you 🙂

[@Afterotters]

How do you keep your dog looking good and no so bushy. When I try and brush my dog often it looks like she was struck my lightening.

[@70sman]

Your dog might need a haircut more often.

[@Em_Powell_KC]

My dog's skin is exactly the same color as her fur apparently because I don't think she has skin if I am supposed to see it! She just got groomed though... so pretty sure no mats.

[@KatieJoMikell]

Update and get a Tangle Teezer! It’s fantastic it was on shark tank I got it for myself and ended up giving it to my dog because it works so well on him! He especially likes when he has itches cuz I can use it to scratch him.

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

I'll have to check it out! Thanks

[@lynylcullen8370]

Thx for the suggestion. I have difficult hair too and I often use the products that work for me on my doodles

[@hannahmoore5849]

Hi there. I have a dog grooming business and FB page. Would it be ok to direct my followers to your line-grooming video and your other videos please? They are excellent!

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

Absolutely! Thanks for considering that!

[@beepbeep5813]

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[@Anon_E_Muss]

This was the top result when searching for : "line brushing a doodle" Excellent tutorial for doodle (& other long haired breeds) parents!

[@toedrag-release]

I try to brush my doodle every other day but I've never let let him go more than 4 days.

[@potatoesrbetterthanu1019]

Idk if you’ll respond but does brushing hard like that hurt the pup

[@DoodleDoodsYT]

If you line brush correctly it shouldn't hurt unless you're working through some seriously stubborn knots, tangles, or mats.

[@Crazydoglady.]

As a groomer of 24 years, golden doodles are my biggest nightmare 🥴 people don't brush them, & they sure don't want to pay me for my time& stress😡

[@blainedubrow6437]

My doodle fights me when I try to brush him 😬

[@Tipperary757]

Try a lick mat with peanut butter to distract?

[@TheASMRlogs]

And don’t brush too aggressively- you can harm the skin.

[@ajinjoyacdc]

Any alternative to that brush? That exact model is very costly here (around 200 usd)

[@raechel381]

You just need a metal comb and a slicker brush. You don’t need the exact same brand

[@ivyrose779]

Not sure where you’re looking, but that brush retails for $60-$65 which in my book is still pricey for a brush. Any slicker brush will do as long as the tines are long enough to get through your dogs coat down to the skin. That’s the key. Many cheap slicker brushes available at Walmart, Petco/smart, etc. don’t have tines that are long enough. I just purchased a Bass brand one. I’ve only had it for two days but it seems great so far. The small one was around $15 and the large was around $20.

[@andromachke]

That's a poodle comb.

[@Anon_E_Muss]

For pet parents... Any metal greyhound comb is fine. Doesn't matter as long as they use it.

[@BeHappy1st]

They are half poodle so it makes sense. lol

[@adambrensen7090]

I have an Australian Labradoodle and I couldn't find a good brushing video until this one! Thanks!