Grooming a matted Doodle/shaving verses brushing your doodle

This beautiful pups named Sky follow us along on her makeover and hear what she has to say about it at the end!!

[@linam9237]

It’s very nice that you don’t judge. My friend rescued a poodle from the shelter and she was matted and my friend brought her to the groomer asap. You never know what the dogs situation is wether it’s own by an older person who can’t take them to the groomer or whatever it might be

[@karenscritters-8191]

Absolutely!

[@Anna-tc6rz]

Right I rescued a dog from my brother who severely neglected and abused the dog including starving him and the vet and groomers tore into me despite them having his records knowing my brother was the one who brought him in for his rabies shots. I was literally crying when i brought him in so upset. I spent over 3k getting him back to health I didn't have because he was such a good boy he didn't deserve that. He's a happy healthy 6 yr old dog now.

[@happydays59]

Thank you for saving her from that discomfort! She looks beautiful after your skills😘💕🐕❤️

[@bonniegeisler5367]

Love your work I think the talking helps Poochie be comfortable 😊❤keep talking with them and us sweet and a beautiful job 😎

[@karenscritters-8191]

Thank you!

[@tatzja8074]

Oh wow, she looks amazing when you’re done. Such a beautiful face.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Looks like you are shearing a sheep. lol. Cute dog.

[@ellenmiller8983]

A great job:) and you have such expertise with her to make the dog comfortable with you!

[@ellbow7287]

Gorgeous natured dog, beautiful haircut. She looks stunning.❤❤❤❤

[@karenscritters-8191]

Thank you!

[@tedhaver9613]

You are so sweet and kind with the dog! 😍

[@user-cl8kh8rw5f]

털이 뭉쳐서 갑옷같아요 너 강아지는 더 무거운털을 갈고 댕겼으니 얼마나 힘들까요 미용잘해서 귀여움받고 행복했음해요 전문가님 힘드신데 열심이 하시네요 힘내세요^^

[@b4mayuko]

Dog is beautiful and you are amazing. Thank you for helping dogs.

[@karenwoo64]

Aww what a beautiful girl, you did a really good job on her, I hope her owners are delighted with her 🥰

[@karenscritters-8191]

They have come back a couple times now with her!! Thank you for watching!

[@denimbluz1001]

What a gorgeous job on this dog! I learned a lot of interesting tips too, watching this video. I feel so bad for dogs like this, but like you said, who knows the circumstances that led to this. I have had poodles all my life and love them so much. Every two months to groomer and touch ups by me in between.

[@kimmieM0927]

What blade number should we use to do this?

[@thisoldnurse1521]

What a sweetie.

[@jeanamsl7150]

I enjoy your video he’s doing good looks so much better

[@lawrencekelli]

Wow! she look's beautiful!

[@karenscritters-8191]

Thank you

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Great video.

[@robinjayne937]

Wow! Poor dog. She endured the process though with your help. You did a beautiful job. ❤

[@karenscritters-8191]

Thank you!

[@nunyabizllc2]

We have recently aquired a doodle in bad shape too .all matted up fur . Since we cant get a groomer till about 3 weeks out we are going to have to tackle this ourselves .this video helped us out a lot . Thank you for what you do 😊

[@thisoldnurse1521]

Thing is with the “golden doodle” you got the curly hair of the poodle and the double coat of the Golden Retriever. I only have experience in grooming Golden Retriever and Cockers, the breeds I have owned (or they owned me). I couldn’t afford to be taking my dog in for grooming and I found that it was good bonding time so I groomed my own and I volunteered a couple times at the SPCA years ago and groomed a couple of their longer hair nails. From what I see of the poodle Bernese or Retriever mixes they need to be trimmed up almost every 3-4 months. The coat can get away from you easily especially with double coat.

[@akairiyahiko2602]

Your one of the nicest groomers I’ve seen

[@karenscritters-8191]

Awe thank u

[@karenscritters-8191]

Awe thank u!

[@christianebally9474]

Beaucoup de travaux et un beau résultat.

[@margaretpare8206]

Looks like you're shearinf a sheep!♥️♥️

[@kat4animals004]

What is wrong with people complaining that they dont like to hear you talking?! Unhappy people. They could learn something if they just listen. Thank you for taking good care of her.

[@karenscritters-8191]

Ha ha ha yeah well I work alone a lot so I’ll talk all I want. I appreciate your comment. Thank you

[@kat4animals004]

@@karenscritters-8191 I work alone as well! I'm a mobile groomer. I talk to myself I talked to the animals that's just how it goes! Thanks for sharing videos!

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@kat4animals004 thank you also I appreciate it!

[@alisoncrehore8923]

Great video! Thank you! My doodle was groomed regularly - she was on a 5 week schedule, but we lost our groomer and they kept leading us on with a new groomer……yet no call. Our doodle’s chat got away from us and I felt awful!!!!! First, thank you for not shaming and secondly, thank you for the information. I can’t find another groomer so I bought andis clippers and I needed this video for a great how-to. My puppy’s face, neck, and tail are ok. Tomorrow, I will tackle her body.

[@karenscritters-8191]

Be careful and good luck to you. A lot of places have started not taking in Doodles and right now it’s our buzy season so keep looking! The right person will show up for you!

[@jcmill9]

Awesome job!! What kind of clippers are you using? Thanks!

[@karenscritters-8191]

I have Andis and Laube clippers

[@lilywilliams5141]

Thank you so much for the work you do. I’ve been fighting a few spots of matting on my doodle and now realize that the reason it’s worse every time i groom him is because of the bath he gets 🤦‍♂️ he’s nothing like this pooch but i’m working him up to a full shave since he gets a bit anxious with grooming (he only gets mats on the backs of his thighs and also behind his ears. i’ve stopped him getting them on his chest and armpits which is nice, though)

[@karenscritters-8191]

Make sure you have a good groomer as a back up For help if you need it! Look for a Certified Master Groomer in your area!! Thank you for watching!

[@karenscritters-8191]

And yes you can’t let the dog get wet esp if it has curly hair without a good blow out and brush!!

[@Memow-pk1ng]

U are so right, older pets are more sensitive, may have joint pain, arthritis & need be more patient, & may bite. Any one at home can shave/ clip their dog. , so not to let it get this bad. Start brushing every day, when this short is easy, & just get in a routine. There's a competition about dog grooming, Mar. 30. "Perfect pooch" most be poodles groomed & dyed

[@edwinespinoza9163]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@saiyangodess535]

I just recently found a Giant Labradoodle healthy weight but very matted and dirty, took to the vet to get checked for a chip and nothing I posted on all Kinds of social medias and pet hotlines, it’s now been 2 months and no has claimed him, so I think Ima go ahead and shave him and keep him I can’t brush it out whatsoever!

[@MW-nr1ud]

🐾🐾👌💚

[@trinatuttle3726]

Both of my little dogs hate having their front legs and feet messed with. They tolerate it, but they would really rather I don’t 😆

[@karenscritters-8191]

It’s normal

[@johnsellers9623]

How do I see part two? Nice job. What a cool dog. Felt so sorry for her. But I’m feeling better now.

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@johnsellers9623 no there isn’t a pert 2 sorry!

[@johnsellers9623]

Thanks for your reply. I’m trying to do my dog myself. On my second standard poodle and this puppy is not helping me at all. The clippers I brought aren’t cutting. The wahl pro series. I of all things skimped on the clippers I guess. I cleaned his ears and face first and while doing feet I either dulled the clippers or I’m not pushing in deep enough. But afraid to cut him. These stinking clippers don’t tell you anything about the blade size. But you did a beautiful job with Sky there. Grooming definitely isn’t as easy as you make it look. How good that dog must have felt after the groom you did. Yes, I was pretty shocked at the amount of time it went without brushing and grooming. ✌️

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@johnsellers9623 awe well thank u. Been doing this for a very long time and have hundreds of dollars invested in equipment. Best wishes!

[@goldfishgames]

Dog grooming is one of most exhausting jobs I’ve done!

[@karenscritters-8191]

35 years now probably millions done!

[@christianebally9474]

Super que tu es beau j'espère que ton maître prendra plus soin de toi en te brossant plus régulièrement

[@EverGreenEve22]

What is the brand of the clippers you are using?

[@TheCandicecharlotte]

Can you share what type of trimmer and blade you used to shave her? It went so fast.

[@karenscritters-8191]

It’s Andis and I used 7f and a 10 and 30. 7f can cut dogs so be careful with it.

[@josephmercado4363]

Hello, what kind of blade did you use on? Skip Tooth etc.?

[@karenscritters-8191]

Skip tooth’s are very dangerous they cut easily. There are many different sizes for different areas on the body! I had to use a 7F and 10 blade on this dog but please if your dog is this matted take it to a professional! It will save us a trip for stitches!

[@josephmercado4363]

@@karenscritters-8191 thanks for the info. Btw I do have several blades but I've tried a 10 but the dog was extremely matted so it didn't work, i had to use a 7F and it work perfectly...I just want it to make sure before using it..The one i don't like is the 30 those cut super easy as well

[@josephmercado4363]

@@karenscritters-8191 again thank you so much for the clarification

[@dawnstrohl5852]

What kind of clippers do you use? Mine won't go through his mats. I hurt my hand and couldn't comb him and can't find a groomer that takes big bernedoodles.

[@karenscritters-8191]

Andis is what I have

[@jamiepayne1394]

What kind of Andis clippers do you use

[@carlyjohnson5596]

I'm having a hard time getting mine to work like this. I have an Andis and I can't get mine to pick up everything. They are also for curly hair. Help!!!

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@carlyjohnson5596 I don’t know what kind you have gotten or what blade you’re using? However the blades don’t always come super sharp and your clippers need new levers also from time to time. Ask around for a sharpener who works on this equipment to look it over for you and start there. I hope that helps

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@carlyjohnson5596 need to find a sharpener look over your equipment. Blades don’t always come sharp. Go take lessons from a professional also, cause with the wrong blade you can find yourself at the emergency vet!

[@traci-perfectlybroken5614]

Are you using a guard?

[@terryway1363]

What size blade is she using? And is there a comb / gaurd needed.

[@veronicatowne-ms2dc]

What numbers on the clipper blades are you using?

[@karenscritters-8191]

There are many kinds for different spots! I know that folks come in it be for a do it yourself but I’m really trying to spread awareness about why and show different things. A lot of grooming is having the right tools and having your feel of the clippers being right and knowing things I can’t show online it’s a hands on thing. If I tried to tell everybody and they were holding so called blade wrong because they didn’t understand well you will need stitches. I do have a video on doing poodle feet and me holding the clippers and talking about some of it there.

[@GentleEarthWoman]

What Shaver did you use please?

[@karenscritters-8191]

Andis clippers and a few different blades

[@denzeltucker2920]

My doodle is matted. He will be one next month he use to let me groom him myself but as he got bigger he stopped letting me. I’ve took him to one groomer near me and they did a horrible job and all the good ones are boooooked. It’s been 3 whole months since he’s been shaved and his fur is so long brushing does absolutely nothing. His outer coat is not matted but his undercoat is terrible 😪 I feel so bad for him. I just spent a lot of money on home grooming equipment I hope he’ll let me once it all arrives

[@denzeltucker2920]

And I mean they cut my puppy’s skin in multiple spots that’s why I said a terrible job

[@karenscritters-8191]

Look around your area for a Certified Master Groomer. They can still cut your dog even so but they have some professional testing done in getting Their Masters Certification. Ask who gave them their Masters also and google the place make sure it’s not from Petsmart or Petco. Also.. You need to be very careful if someone doing this daily cut your dog it a good chance you will. It actually takes years to be super good doing it daily amd that’s with a good mentor.

[@pattiemoseley8752]

You remind me of the lady from Rover's Makeovers. She is so wonderful with the dogs that come to her but she won't tolerate a dog that is out of control

[@karenscritters-8191]

Well I’m ok with out of control dogs ive spent some of my life rehabbing aggression and helping a lot of shelter dogs. Thank you for watching!!

[@pattiemoseley8752]

@@karenscritters-8191 oh she will still do them, she is just not going to put up with their nonsense. Her go to saying when they try to bite is, we're not doing that 🤣

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@pattiemoseley8752 I don’t put up with biting either! We shouldn’t have too as groomers

[@pattiemoseley8752]

@@karenscritters-8191 no ma'am you shouldn't

[@chrissylehew5987]

Can you let use know what blade your using

[@karenscritters-8191]

@@chrissylehew5987 7f 30 10 and 5f and be careful cause the 7f with cut

[@rmay2761]

Yeah, I know why the rest was not filmed.

[@summerday8256]

What do use to shave through mats

[@karenscritters-8191]

Andis is my go too

[@SM-hp4xt]

😀😃😂i thought he was a sheep

[@user-hm5ig4nz9t]

yes i agree you never want to jump to conclusions but as a groomer i am an advocate for the dog first and foremost. Just like a teacher is for a student in their class. So what i do in this situation is always ask when was the last time they were groomed and get a conversation going so that i can educate the owners on how to properly take care of the dog. The dogs well being comes before feelings in my book. I will take the time to explain how horrible the dog feels when like this and how unhealthy and painful it is to be in this condition. So that this wont happen in the future.

[@joemanz3212]

So distracted with d chattering.

[@vitalygoji2257]

Looks like a sheep

[@zstar8]

Neglect

[@carolenault9147]

Didn’t you listen to the first 5 minutes? Don’t judge the owners! She has had a few homes and she is being looked after now. Hopefully she will keep up after her makeover.

[@user-lq1dh9pu6y]

Много болтовни

[@mckeon1960]

Easy with the blame, you can put on dogs body much more gentle, i know she's pelted, but put on her gentle

[@user-mk3ci9gd6q]

Слишком много балтавни, занимает большее время эфира

[@karenscritters-8191]

I’m sorry I don’t know what that reads.

[@josefaenguix2374]

Anda y pelalo ya no pierdas tiempo

[@gigipenmarch275]

Cela fait 10mn qu’elle n’arrête pas de parler et de soupirer 🙄🙄🙄 c’est désagréable à regarder... je plains le toutou qui doit être bien saoulé 😤

[@dawnmainwaring7797]

Ma francais nest pas bien mais si tu l’ecout sans volume c’est plus bien 😂

[@gigipenmarch275]

🤣🤣🤣 je fais ça après oui !!!

[@wolfwolf3741]

The vet should have done this! Must have been so painful to the doggie... the vet could have sedated him... awesome job well done but poor doggie

[@Cynnas]

No vet would have sedated a dog just to shave it. 🙄

[@karenscritters-8191]

I ve only sent senile matted dogs to vet for sedation.. Vets are pros at medical needs not haircare.. That’s why us groomers exist!!! Most vets only know how to shave with a 40 blade for surgery and that can be a huge problem for the skin... She did good and actually just came back again for a spring shave down..

[@katelynemmons1612]

The dogs chillin, clearly not in pain😂

[@user-og4sh9yg3s]

刃を叩きながら刈るもんじゃ無い🐕👎👊🤬

[@susansantos1010]

I like the work. The excessive talking not so much. Jmo

[@lynfiat]

Her voice comforts the dog as in training horses. Talk to them!

[@DanaD.Haynes]

Please just do the work. Didn't need all the commitments

[@karenscritters-8191]

Turn the noise down if my voice is aweful for you or don’t watch at all. It’s amazing how critical people are of free entertainment. You can’t complain unless you donate 20.00 till then nobody cares.

[@nunyabizllc2]

If you dont have anything nice to say then why comment ? That was uncalled for

[@shanmatthews8655]

Please show more video less talking beautiful job concerned about scissors with the tail. If dog not use to grooming

[@sweetylyngdoh8163]

Talk too much

[@keepitsimple4629]

Do you ever stop talking?

[@karenscritters-8191]

Nope glad u like it!

[@keepitsimple4629]

@@karenscritters-8191 ummm, didn't say I like it.

[@brotoubrotou3164]

@@karenscritters-8191 haha. Good one

[@chasingamurderer]

They mat, older ppl don't have strength, ppl.work, and poodles mat!