So you’ve just brought your Goldendoodle puppy home and you want to start grooming at an early age to get your puppy accustomed to regular grooming. Goldendoodle puppies should visit professional groomers at least once a month but a good brush goes a long way when grooming your Goldendoodle puppy at home. Visit My Goldendoodle Guide for more tips and advice about raising a Goldendoodle.
Grooming is important for a number of reasons:
- Regular brushing avoids bacteria buildup
- Regular grooming will ensure a healthy coat
- Daily brushing stimulates natural oils in the coat to be released
- Grooming your Goldendoodle regularly will help prevent matted fur
- Frequent brushing will help maintain your Goldendoodle’s coat
- Regular grooming with help minimize shedding
- Brushing your Goldendoodle’s coat will also prevent a nasty odour from developing
What is a Goldendoodle’s coat type?
A Goldendoodle puppy will have a softer coat than your dog’s adult coat which will be more coarse. Their typical hair length is medium to long and Goldendoodle owners can expect to visit a professional groomer at least once a month for a haircut, especially to trim the long hair around the dog’s face and eyes.
Finding a good groomer will help maintain this breed’s gorgeous coats. Most dogs will need to visit the groomer simply to prevent matting but for dogs like the Goldendoodle with longer hair, grooming necessities are needed to maintain their coats.
Bath time
Along with grooming, bath time is a good time to groom a Goldendoodle with a slicker brush. You want to wash the dog’s coat with warm water and suitable pet shampoo. Try to find a hypoallergenic shampoo that will not irritate your dog’s skin.
Eyes and ears
Leave tear stains to be cleaned by a licensed veterinarian as you don’t want to hurt or damage your Goldendoodle’s eyes by getting shampoo in them. The same goes for washing and grooming their ears. You’ll want to avoid causing an ear infection by getting water in your Goldendoodle’s ears. However, it’s important to check your Goldendoodle’s ear canal for build-up that can lead to severe scratching.
Manicure and pedicure
Nail trimming is another good grooming practice that can help protect your dog’s skin from being broken by severe scratching. Nail trimming can be done by a professional groomer but ear cleaning should be left to a vet since anything in relation to ear infections will constitute pet medical advice.
Your dog’s feet can get cut or hurt by thorns or sharp stones. You would normally notice if your Goldendoodle has a sore paw as they would limp or moan when you try to brush their feet. Make sure your dog’s feet are well looked after so your Goldendoodle can enjoy walks, running and playing without any pain or irritation.
Dental hygiene
The last piece of the grooming puzzle is to look after your Goldendoodle’s dental hygiene. A dog toothbrush with some pet toothpaste will do the trick as well as a weekly antibacterial mouthwash. That will leave your Goldendoodle with breath fresh enough to kiss!
How often to groom a Goldendoodle
Ideally, you should groom a Goldendoodle every day to maintain your dog’s coat. When their fur becomes matted it can start to pull on your dog’s skin which causes them pain and discomfort. Daily brushing will help keep their coat in good shape and professional grooming should be booked once a month. The groomers will be more patient with puppies, it can be a challenge to groom your Goldendoodle puppy at home. Regular brushing will help minimize shedding but you can still expect your Goldendoodle to shed some loose hair.
Grooming your Goldendoodle
Straight coats are easier to maintain so below are a few tips to groom your curly-haired Goldendoodle at home:
- Invest in a good brush
- Stick to daily brushing to prevent matting
- Use a hair dryer on the cool setting to get rid of loose hair from shedding
- Many owners stick to a routine, brushing their Goldendoodles at the same time each day
- Research your Goldendoodles coat type
- Get pet medical advice for anything unusual
- Be gentle when brushing your Goldendoodles ears to avoid harming the ear canal
Ready, set, comb
Goldendoodles are a beautiful breed of dog that requires regular grooming to maintain their coat. Grooming is necessary to prevent matting and discomfort for the dog. It is important to be gentle when brushing the Goldendoodle’s ears and to avoid getting water in them to prevent infection. Nail trimming and foot care are also important aspects of grooming. Goldendoodles should be groomed daily, with a professional grooming once a month.
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