Golden Retriever Grooming Guide

[@garyschneider1782]

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[@romanjakusz1991]

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[@jessberndt2527]

Its great to see a grooming video that caters for a particular breed traits. This video was so informative, thank you!

[@K1MB3RL3Y88]

I've watched this video so many times and it's really helped me understand how to groom my Golden myself so I don't have to spend a fortune going to groomers all the time.

[@fahdchoudry7763]

I wish I could hug her. I love goldies. They look like they are smiling.

[@taliahossam8584]

Yaa

[@Katenoizgudtotajuciema]

::)

[@AnoraJohnson]

They _are_ smiling. Except when their ball is under a couch. Then their faces fall.

[@gemini0673]

What a gorgeous and patient golden. Didn't care too much for the tail grabbing ... can't wag it if someone is holding it.

[@vincesplc]

yep stunning golden!

[@jerrymaddux7008]

can't groom it if it's wagging.

[@mels.3750]

I've watched this video several times and really appreciate these grooming skills. Goldens should be groomed to their natural look and not shaved. Great tips!

[@MsRosenbeck]

This Golden was great. The ones I have had to deal with LOVE TO SIT. Not as cooperative. Thank you for this. I am new to grooming and find I struggle with these kind of dogs.

[@chloeprice3922]

Sue R I want to sit when I get my hair cut too! It's so relaxing! I let my goldens sit when I groom but I am not a professional

[@MeganAriel15]

My English creme golden always sits. She just turned 4 on Halloween. I got her as a puppy from Make a wish. She's my service dog. But she also has major skin problems and allergies so we have to do baths 2x a week. Literally have to stick my left arm under her belly and lock that hand to the other side of the tub so the weight is held as she tries to sit. She is overweight, we're working on it. But being as weak as I am it's difficult in baths. A little bribe of peanut butter sometimes gets that butt up. My sweet Goldie had to be put down this September. I had her since I was 9, she lived to 11. She used to be my practice pup!! Dove goes everywhere with me, so I figured since Goldie was just a pet nobody would see and sweet girl wouldn't be ashamed at my mistakes 😂 Chloe, I understand where you're coming from. But if they sit, you can't wash that part of their skin completely. Dogs can sit during a bath, they just have to do so in small amounts of time.

[@kathryndermarderosian4715]

Thank you, Chris, this demonstration was very helpful. I am not a groomer, but my golden is experiencing health issues and going to the groomer is just too stressful for her right now, and I needed a few tips to tidy her up a bit. Very clear directions.

[@yognathe-kr3ne]

Kiiik mi hbvjggfffg go J

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Such a gorgeous, well behaved Golden.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

The tail was a work of art.

[@ameliaboon9549]

I thought that too!

[@ameliaboon9549]

very well behaved - he wasn't even using a loop with her

[@KeautyDesigns]

I agree with Anna! This is the first Golden Retriever grooming video I've watched that didn't horrify me by the way the groomer handled the dog! Very helpful tips that I'm anxious to try on my precious Golden. Thank you!

[@nielsrosenfeldt2057]

Thanks Chris. I've been grooming for 4 years now in Copenhagen, mainly Cotons, Bichons, Westies etc, and I had to do my first Golden Retriever this morning. Your video was a huge help. I watched it twice and was consequently able to really do a great job on Valde, a big three year old. Your tutorial was extremely precise, informative and relevent and my client was extremely happy with the result too. Thanks very much again. Niels

[@sanchini1]

Best Golden Grooming video on KZbin. So many on KZbin are people who are just hacking up the Golden's coat. Thank you for some sanity!

[@JimCincinnati]

Your experience and great skill is so evident. What a fantastically behaved dog! I laugh when I think of my dog cooperating even one quarter as much.

[@blondied2868]

The way he hacks w the scissors!! Making me nervous! She’s such a good girl!!!!❤ I just adopted a 9 yr old and she jumps all over the place!!!😂

[@roberthoke42]

So glad I found this video again. This is THEE BEST and comprehensive GR grooming video. This gentlemen is on it. Thats all you need to know.

[@passwordprotected]

you are the best groomer by far!! other groomers that put up videos are so rough with the doggies :-(

[@whydoievenbothertoputthish2199]

The more hours the more pay i suppose or get paid by the dog and get them trough asap

[@pegpelca]

So wonderful watching this- we have two delicious Goldens on the Outer Banks of NC and they swim constantly- so we are rinsing and bathing so much. We have a grooming van that visits us fairly often and she does summer cuts for the hot weather and swimming and a cut very similar to the one you just showed us. Thank you so much for the video- it was lovely!!! Peg, Maisy

[@islashona6882]

Best groomer I've seen,knows his stuff.

[@KevinDe93]

Would have been nice to have a list of the tools used

[@taramccarthymusic9291]

He mostly just used thinners

[@carolannerogers2803]

What were those sheers? Just human sheers?

[@yoonnnlove]

she s so calm and gentle. lovely !

[@curlgirl4265]

What a beautiful job you did on this dog! You made it look so easy, but I know it takes lots of skill. I don't have a show dog, yet my dog's parents were show dogs. I love how you give the reasons not to use clippers or those undercoat combs, etc. I learned a lot from this video and I will be sure to take care of my dog's coat with your tips.

[@Confidentk9sCa]

Yes! This is the kind of grooming and information that is important for the right breed and coat. Too many shave these coats and with that goes the whiskers. Coat and whiskers have an important purpose! So many don't take the short time to research this and ignorantly comment to support the bad groomers or mistakes they've made themselves.

[@jordanenzie7314]

Great informational video. I didn't realize how easy it can be to trim my Golden! Thank you!

[@RyanN05]

Were getting a retriever next year! Can't wait.

[@helloyesitsme6554]

Did you get it? How is it?

[@jaymeshooper3855]

@@helloyesitsme6554 @Ryan N - did you end up getting one? What name did you give the Golden Retriever?

[@helloyesitsme6554]

@@jaymeshooper3855 oh damn how things change in 8 months lol...we were not able to get a puppy sadly because we didn't have enough time or money but we actually met a guy who needed help with his golden retriever since he couldn't take care of it when he worked outside of the city and so we keep her for about a week or two every month,her name's Balou and she's wonderful

[@jaymeshooper3855]

@@helloyesitsme6554 aahh, that is good to hear. things happen as they are meant to happen

[@evamandri]

What an amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing. I am not a professional but my Goldie looks 10 years younger and much smarter by following your tips 👌 just wish he stood still like this gorgeous lady 😍

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Goldens are so damn handsome and the trim is amazing.

[@addie109]

Thank you Great video. You handle her well. What a sweet dog. You make it look so easy and I know from trying to groom my Golden it's not that easy.

[@leannefisher5152]

The goldies I groom are a lot hairier. Dealing with lots of undercoat means fluff flying everywhere xxx

[@prats9211]

He is so patient..... Fallen in love with the dog.

[@ROSTOCKBEL]

Great Video I love Golden Retrievers Gemma is my 2nd one My 1st Golden Jodie was 13 when she died. My now Golden is nearly 11 years and your video has taught me a lot about grooming needless to say I have been doing it all wrong I was pulling the fur from beneath her paws and cutting the fur she hated it and would pull away but now you have shown me how to do it. among other things. did not know they had a double coat etc And the groomer with metal comb that you mentioned and said not to use. I have been using but no more so thank you.

[@Jimmytwogunz]

I'm just getting into Dog Grooming & this video was great to watch! Thanks

[@PaulaKetchem]

Easy to follow tips! Thank you so much! We needed those tips for showing our Golden in 4-H.

[@spiderleg648]

I should be getting a Golden soon and this is very helpful for when I'll groom it. :)

[@elainemcguire]

Did you get one yet???

[@hearingdynamics4768]

I just absolutely love the golden retriever dogs. They have a wonderful sunny disposition. One day I will finally get one after many years ....However this time round it will be a guide dog for my hearing loss & will go absolutely everywhere with me even on a plane overseas. Janine Rhodes my dog will go absolutely everywhere with me even on a plane overseas

[@bb-3653]

such a good boi..or girl..look at how still and patient he or she is

[@candlelove0952]

I loved this video! Such a patient goldy. You were so gentle and a great groomer.

[@kennedyleeallen]

oh my goodness... she is beautiful and so well kept! i’d love to see the look on his face once he sees my red golden retriever’s coat and paws 🤣

[@nadinerich55]

Great Video! Great looking and a well-behaved dog:-) The goldens we get in are way more hairy and thick, lol, like shepherd or husky grade! Between our thinning shears, slicker brush, and undercoat rake (paws pamper undercoat rake) they always come out 2 lbs lighter!

[@bunchalotta]

What a beautiful, good girl she is. And a great useful video!

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

Goldens are the best!

[@Spillemus97]

Oh my god this video is PERFECT! I just bought scissors and such because I want to start grooming my dog myself but wasn’t too sure what to do where and how - and what each scissor was for. But this just got it all covered - love it. Thanks so much for posting such a good vid #appreciated

[@kristinawhite3567]

Great video. Found it hard to hear him and I agree would be nice to know what tools. I am struggling to find somebody to groom my 11 year old golden that is kind and gentle so I do as much as I can myself. One groomer left my dog very nervous of going again.

[@lizsun261]

going to watch this many times in prep for my golden!

[@francesvachon9516]

Why does the fact she's spade give her more trouser? I hope to get as confident as you appear with more practice grooming my Jack. Thanks for the video... very informative!

[@Strabbit4275]

Good tip on the brushes, I didn't know the things like furminators are bad for their coat.

[@jpn_119]

Nice video! My golden has a lot more hair than that dog though lol

[@arizonakaren]

I learned a lot watching this. I've been doing it wrong because I've been using a rake on my golden's fur. I'll be using thinning shears from now on.

[@longlivethedog7959]

Dogs love being groomed 😂😂 Great job Chris, the dog looked awesome at the end!

[@suzannec304]

I love this. You do such a beautiful job. I wish more professional Groomers would take note. From what I hear, especially in the USA!! When ever I have had to find a Groomer I always ask how they do it and the first mention of clippers I'm off! There seems to be a current trend of clipping their coat off completely. A so called professional that does this should be ashamed of themselves!!

[@victoriapayton3447]

Beautiful!! Tail looks fabulous

[@PhilFromCanada]

Brilliant! Easy for us newbies to understand and apply. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us.

[@barbarabell1371]

Very helpful as to how to cut & why not to cut too short. I had heard you shouldn't cut to just trim & didn't believe it so very greatful for that info too. However, around anis so she doesn't swallow too much hair & inside ear to keep mites away can it be cut shorter. Last of all were those scissors special so as not to cut dog. Thumbs up

[@joanl5675]

This is the best Golden grooming video I've seen. Thanks very much. Would you mind sharing which thinning shear you are using?

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[@Er3ctilereptile]

How often should I be trimming? My golden is a service dog, and cleaned weekly. I do all grooming myself, and this was very informative. Just unsure how often itll need to be done.

[@its-a-matter-of-time.]

I need to say something for those "professionals" who advise against cutting your golden´s hair. I live in Taiwan where tropical weather is hot and humid. My 8 month old puppy was every day with his tongue out, hiding in the bathroom and pretty much suffering from the heat. I gave it much though and despite some suggestions I decided to trim his hair to a 3 mm length. The results were immediate: the dog stopped hiding in the bathroom, stopped pulling out his tongue all the time (now he never does that in the house aside from when he runs or gets very excited), he is happier and even stopped scratching himself with his legs. Noting but gains and a better life to this dog. I will make sure that his hair keeps trimmed 8 months out of the year at least here in Taiwan. Maybe if you live in a cold place like where this breed comes from (Scotland) you need to not touch his hair, but in warm places you should cut his hair to relieve your dog from the heat. That long hair coat does not make your dog fresher, it makes him or her miserable in hot weathers. Get rid of it and he or she will feel like other breeds made for hot weathers feel.

[@shounavue]

Simple and right to the point.

[@fernandenewton331]

glad to find you. learned some techniques to trim my oldie goldies better.

[@nalindadilshan9307]

thats a lot of work ....lots of work of love for them

[@Anvanho]

We have a Golden-Shepherd, but her coat is very similar to your dog in the video.

[@ezzatalomari2462]

thanks for the guide, how often do they require grooming?

[@ronaldpoe3305]

I have 3 goldies. When it starts raining over here in thailand our yard if you want to call it that, turns in to one big mud hole. Its extremely warm here and the dogs are just miserable their only reprieve is to sack out in a mudhole There are no professional groomers over here that I am aware of. I have tried to cut their hair. When i finished it looked like the barber of sevile had just walked out. When they get wet and the hair isnt dried properly, over a period of time they get this skin rash that takes forever to clear up, and the vets over here say it is a virsus that gets in the blood and is easy to pass from one animal to another. Are there any options?

[@bronwynjohnson377]

love the video thanks! can i ask the size and teeth numbers of your scissors please :-)

[@stardustpink]

I have two goldens and this guide is so helpful. I wonder if grooming the male golden retriever is different than female golden tho? Since their hair length differs very much I was wondering if you can make a male golden retriever grooming guide as well for show ring, thank you!

[@vivianwallace3403]

Thank you for the lesson. Great job!

[@spagirl2010]

What shampoo & conditioner do you use?

[@hyousefi3835]

Hello, I use Burt bees product for my dog and it really works great. shampoo conditioner wipes to clean eye corners (don't pull those by hand because their hair comes out), use wipe. let me know if you had any other questions.

[@dr.figvideos3303]

a traveler on the road Are you the groomer featured in the video?

[@misskelly9184]

Look so good with her haircut

[@osmith1999]

Great job! Thanks! Wish you lived near me so I could bring my dog to you for grooming

[@kimberlystrazza9347]

What type of scissors did you use for the bum and tail and feathers?

[@vb12368]

Thanks for your video Can you tell me what I can do to make my boys topline from the ocipital to the withers smoother. It is very thick from there and also from his withers along his shoulderblade I show him and I would like to have a smoother, cleaner look. Can you tell me how to thin it out please.

[@glendaleduque]

Great video!! Lots of good tips for grooming my own babies.❤️

[@vijayavijaya8814]

Thank you so much for uploaded this video... Have a good day.😍

[@DanceToHeal]

So what kind of brush should you use for a golden retriever? The shedding is driving me crazy!!

[@chloeprice3922]

Rachelle Glanfield I use defurminator

[@AnoraJohnson]

@@chloeprice3922 I made a mistake with a Furminator and balded a bit of my Golden's back. He was so happy to be groomed I lost track. Also, I went backwards some. Oof. Now I use a large Öster undercoat rake, and it seems to leave most of the shiny topcoat in tact. I'd give you my Furminator if I could. 😜

[@CharanjeetSingh-nl7wk]

Such a nice and sweet dog 😊😃

[@dapoerdhee9212]

wow... a good model. and nice relationship

[@rinrose4019]

I just have one question, the retriever I'm going to groom has really long fur and has gotten matted really badly, I'm assuming clippers are okay in this case? Ill probably use the longest heads first so I don't get the under coat

[@lexell21]

Try using a dematting comb with blades, it works really well! If it doesn't work then the only way is probably using clippers. The coat isn't gonna grow back normally immediately. It's going to take a couple of months for the whole coat to shed out but after that the coat should be fine. But yes, if nessesary use clippers.

[@sallyfrenette9643]

On the Golden's with Ichliosis....do you recommend a shampoo or conditioner that helps lessen it? I groom one with this skin condition and she comes every two weeks and is shampooed with Sebazole which the vet gave them and I also condition her with Double K Moisture Magic. Nothing seems to help.

[@msplovera244]

My golden retriever hates getting brushed! He is nervous around brushes 😂

[@marlo9380]

MSPLOVERA ? It might help if you give your dog small treats while brushing.I tend to brush mine while he's tired. That way he's not trying to talk away.

[@robm5882]

My golden has long hair under her tummy and down her front legs. Is the tummy area ever trimmed? It almost touches the ground. She is 8 yrs old and is spayed. We have only had her for 2 years and have not been able to find a groomer that knows how to groom goldens.

[@Chloebdav]

I wish this groomer did more videos

[@GDBOYFilms]

Guys what's the trimmers being used? Looks like scissors with comb for most of the thick trims then simple long scissors for precision but not sure where to get them. Thanks!

[@emilymatthews3706]

Diesel Beast Films those are thinning shears, which doesn't cut all the hair off,but instead only a few hairs at a time, so they thin out, hence the name! I don't know what brand he's using but it may help you find something similar!

[@aishwaryarakesh272]

Hey! I had to shave my goldens hair. How long will it take for him to grow back his beautiful coat? Is there anything I could do to promote hair growth?

[@AnoraJohnson]

How long did it take to grow back? I inadvertently made a nearly-bald patch on my Golden's back with a Furminator. He was so relaxed with the grooming, I lost track. It took a while to look normal. I'm curious how hard it is to grow in a full coat.

[@aishwaryarakesh272]

@@AnoraJohnson Around 3-4 months ❤️

[@AnoraJohnson]

@@aishwaryarakesh272 Thank you! Good to know just in case. 🙂

[@aishwaryarakesh272]

@@AnoraJohnson Happy to help!

[@maryschneider1476]

I wish my Golden Retriever is well behaved like this. It is really hard grooming my dog's tail. He hates getting brush on the tail and when you do he will sit down.

[@micamonfasani9965]

Mine does the same thing! Agggh

[@JustChillMyDog]

what about his chest hairs and under arms hairs, can I trim that too ? please suggest its very hot here its summer time, even I have a Golden 😍

[@emilymatthews3706]

Just Chill My Dog given their double coat, their long hair won't really bother them! Because they have essentially two sets of fur, the set closest to the skin traps cool air close to the body when it's hot, and traps hot air when it's cold, which is why it's so important to be careful when trimming a dog with a double coat, as getting rid of both would actually make the dog more uncomfortable in the heat than having the extra fur. It's a very cool system they have!

[@joanl5675]

Would you mind telling us what thinning shears you are using?

[@KitAndKabooodles]

what brand shears and thinning shears do you use????

[@sarahturner4117]

Do you trim the hanging fur on the belly at all? I have a golden and her belly fur hangs down at least 3-4 inches.

[@gd6147]

May I know does anyone know if I'm going to work as a pet groomer, do I need to go for a pet trimming course or do I need to get any certificate?

[@ilovecanines]

What kind of scissors are you using, and where can I get some?

[@11aloalo]

The dog stole the show!

[@DerangedIntellectual9]

Around how often should they be groomed?

[@jackiewalters5667]

they should be brushed everyday and groomed every other week. some prefer every 2-3 weeks but you have to make sure you're brushing him/her constantly!

[@SmittenKitten.]

He mentions this near the end of the video. He says that if it's a "show dog" he expects to see them every six weeks, but for "normal" dogs, he sees them twice a year or so.

[@ameliaboon9549]

groomed every other week? as in a haircut??? that's excessive

[@carbonfreak78]

Good video, you can see that he knows his stuff; but, I agreed with other viewers that he should be a little more gentle and sweet to the poor dog. The dog looks so cooperative, and calm, no need for that 🐕😊

[@Coco-yo8cy]

Hiii is not there a more quiet blower in the market? That sound stress the dog and me either

[@nanettewaters1861]

Do you trim around the belly or the buttocks? What is your opinion on using a conditioner on the coat? If you don't pull out the undercoat, does the dog shed more? I live in Utah where is it hot in the Summer and cold in the Winter, so I'm trying to learn grooming before I get a Golden.

[@amandadevine7398]

What are the scissors you used?

[@rborroto]

Cute dog!! “Preparation” is misspelled.

[@seatonmitchell8224]

Rene Borroto simp

[@ameliawhitehall4487]

For an average joe groomer at home who is not a professional and trying to do a home groom. Please do not ever hand scissor your dogs pads. It's dangerous especially if you have a wiggly dog. Much safer to just run a #10 blade over them.

[@tracyconley9951]

What about the hair underneath?

[@trinity8318]

Very helpful, thanku, really enjoyed it xx

[@shravyamourya8421]

shes sucha gud girl...!!😘