Been professionally grooming for 15 years. Using a de-tangler, a little slickering the dog before the bath, bathing it, conditioner, good rinse, and blowing it out, would have easily dematted that dog. You can't just stick a comb in unbrushed (yes, you brush BEFORE combing), unbathed fur and claim its too matted to save. It wouldn't have been much extra work. I would never recommend brushing out extremely matted dogs, because I'm comfort before vanity, but honestly, that would have been easy to take care of. I don't work in a strip shop though. We do a LOT of guard cuts (mostly 1+ inches). So I can recognize when someone just wants to hurry up and get it done for the least amount of effort. To be fair, that was a very overweight dog, and that makes things more difficult. But I can not blame her for fighting you on her face. Sometimes going a little slower instead of quickly jabbing the clippers at a dog's face will make them feel more at ease about what you're doing. I don't agree with the others concerning the sweet talking, because I find that makes the dog more wiggly and excited, but you really do seem all about the Rush Rush Rush to earn a quick buck.
Im a groomer myself and have been watching your videos for a while now. Why do you always just shave dogs down? Is it because its the quickest and easiest way? Like i get it financially but half the dogs you say are matted just need to be bathed, blown out and brushed to maintain a good quality haircut. I seen you shave a golden that absolutely did not need to be shaved and its been bothering me since.
Dee Toth I also saw her tell a woman with a golden doodle that blow drying wasn’t necessary & she air dries her dogs. She does the least amount of work & charges a premium for her shave downs!
Ok, so it’s not just me. I’m not a groomer so I wasn’t sure but every time her videos pop up, she’s always shaving a dog down. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her do any type of actual grooming. Also, I will never forget what my trainer told me... “dogs don’t speak English” so not sure what she is trying to accomplish by telling the dog to look up and over 🤷🏻♂️
I've had a standard poodle that sadly got this matted from swimming over a period of a few days while we were camping. When we got home I bathed her first with condoning shampoo and then used a heavy conditioner on her. Used a grooming blowdryer that if used correctly will let you know where any mats are left. She did still have some mats, but nothing super bad that I couldn't get out using a de-matting razor or some scissors to cut through them. I would never cut a pink skinned Poodle down with a #10 blade. Their skin is super sensitive and a few hours after being shaved they will start scratching. Ugg :(
@@coolgirl6094 After I got most of her mats out I used a #10 blade with a 1/2 metal comb attachment on her body and used a 10 blade with a 5/8 metal comb on her legs. I also scissor cut on her head and legs. If I found a knot or mat I tried to comb it out or removed it with a Safari - Dog Dematting Comb. I have an arsenal of tools and use whatever I can. She gets really matted from swimming while we're camping. :)
Apart from Willow being from a loving home she reminds me of when my miniature poodle when she arrived to live with us. The excess weight is making her tired and like an older dog. I hope her owners will brush her more and cut her treats to half as much. She is a good girl even though she is nervous
The dog was so patient with you and listened to your commands, I loved the way the dog was not biting or bring aggressive with you while grooming her. I love it how she looks, clean and I'm pretty sure she feels so much better. Thank you....I give you an A+
Another very educational video!! Love your work, I’m 16 years old from Australia and studying animal studies to be a qualified dog groomer..these videos help me in so many ways!! Keep the good work up 😊😊🤩
I started my poodle young and brush him quickly every day and some days put in a little clipping to keep up. I love it because its a bonding time with healthy treats, i keep it pretty short and end when he is being his most coopertive with a treat. Teaching him to walk uo the stairs to get on table and mat ( large dog kennel and old exercise roll out mat) brush him up etc. i went thru 7 German Shepherds and now I enjoy brushing a whole lot! They were a big chore and the hair pules all over me and everywhere no matter how often i brushed them up! Poodles dont shed and its such a pleasure to brush them
sage 23 I agree! My nearly 6 month old RSP bites and fights the entire time and I have worked with her since before bringing her home! Forget touching her ears! It’s a continuous fight, even with a bucket of treats and tons of praise and wearing her out before hand. Nothing works.
@@TrimansWife We shave a Standard poodle rescue too, same issues as you are having. We've been working with him for about two years now. We always do the wash the night before his grooming appointment. Recently it was suggested that we try giving him CBD oil about an hour before grooming. Huge difference! He is much more "chill" about the whole deal. Not perfect, but much better.
They should be any reason why the parents wont come back to you the work you do is exceptional you're good at what you do don't let anyone tell you different .
you should edit your comment Mary... you could say.. "They should (the parents) come back to you the work you do is exceptional you're very good at what you do."
Hi dede. I watch your videos faithfully but rarely comment. I have been grooming for 30 years and learned on my poodles and 70+ foster poodles. I guess I know something! My question or suggestion is: have you ever tried using your forced air to blow the dirty coat first, before any trimming? I've done this numerous times on shelter/foster dogs specifically. The hair and dirt are much easier to trim and you can use a longer.blade for a bit of a longer coat. Doesn't take much extra time.
I have a cream miniature Poodle, and this poor dog looks stressed and is panting. Where is the praise and reassuring tones? AND WHERE IS THIS POODLE'S TAIL PLEASE?
Dogs respond much better to a kind tone in your voice, and to praise. This groomer sounds annoyed and irritated at Willow. I think Willow is so well behaved. Of course she would feel anxious, having a stranger touch her body and having her head strung up while her fur is cut. All the groomer does is reprimand her! instead of praising and positively reinforcing her good behaviour. That poor dog can sense the groomer's attitude. I have noticed that many poodle groomers are insensitive to the dogs feelings. My labradoodle enjoys being groomed because it is a positive experience; she is constantly encouraged and praised.
I agree, Julia. I had to stop watching because I could not stand the groomer's tone. I, too, thought she sounded annoyed and irritated. Poodles are VERY sensitive animals so the groomer should take this into consideration when grooming them. Willow is such a great dog to just sit still.
Linda Salazar This groomer works with aggressive dogs constantly. She is probably desensitized to disobedient dogs, and is using effective methods that have worked for previous dogs to complete each groom.
i guess we’re ignoring that the dog is matted- probably already SUPER UNCOMFORTABLE BECAUSE OF THE TANGLES- and she’s putting in the work to help this dog out. but let’s go off on her tone of voice. 🤷🏽♀️
Poodles are way easy to maintain at home. A light weight no residue detangler mist to Comb thru every other day. Slicker line brush completely every week. Full Groom every 4-8 weeks depending on growth.
I do my two at home and the weekly maintenance is a breeze if they are kept fairly short, but that full groom every six weeks is a significant time commitment. I love my poodles, but the breed is definitely high maintenance for grooming.
I guess it's all relative. The hair on my head's curl pattern is 20x tighter than a poodle. So to me the hair on a poodle is cake to maintain. The LONGER it is the EASIER it is to maintain because you can pre-stage it. Or as in my community leave it in a "protective" style that keeps it from getting tangled. But I can and do understand the difference in perspectives.
Poodle mixes are a bit more difficult since there are two kinds of fur growing at the same time so the shedding one gets easily stuck in the poodle hair which is why i need to brush my dog almost daily
lol! I have curly hair but maybe not like yours.. I think because I have scoliosis, the poodle is a lot for me to groom. I don't do them much anymore.. :) WOnderful dogs and worth it. Mine get washed a lot, blow dried when it's not warm.. but go to groomers every frew moths@@ShayTBD
i had poodle this dog seems overweight. Need more physical activity. But if you need to make nice form it takes 2-3hours or even more, and two people are cutting :D ,
Never really understand how people can not brush their dogs, and cats unless the animal doesn't like it. I have a Siamese cat, and he could easily be extremely low maintenance, but he honestly, really enjoys being brushed. I've had a rough Collie, a couple of Shelties, and a Himalayan cat in the course of my life, those guys were really all about just brushing, and bathing them. I personally tend to see brushing as a potential bonding experience, and thus far that philosophy has worked well for me. My sister has a 12 year old toy poodle, but she had to go out of town for over a month so my mother, and I had to take care of him this whole time. Thank God I live next door to my 80 year old mother, I've given my sister's poodle two baths, gave him a clean face, and clipped his body down. His name is Dewey Ray, and my cat and I really love him very much! I really think my mother has the harder job, because she is the one who has to give him his insulin shots twice a day. He's a bit of a handful, but I think this stuff would be easier if we had a table. I'm totally just an amateur, but I love watching videos, and helping out with Dewey Ray! I wonder if I'm wrong... is it really that hard for people to brush their pets?
She looks pretty happy now! I just love it when you use a tan on a poodle and it looks like crush velvet! You were really good doing your feet. And she didn’t look too stressed out either.I wish you could see my little girl when I got done with her! Great job and blessings as always!
Thank you so much for the how to video. I appreciate your time and information!! I have had Poodles all my life!!! Love them so much!! Again, Thank You for this great video!!!♥️
She's super nervous- she's beautiful, but looks heavy for a Standard- mine is almost 7 years old and looks anorexic despite being fed a lot (she is affection-driven and not food-driven); however, our vet who owns Standards says she looks perfect, so we don't worry about it- she has tons of energy!
Yeah shes kinda chunk but i thought she was pretty goo on the table maybe not 100% comfortable but not too badly behaved. As soon as i saw her face i thought aww there she is! I also dislike the tail docking but thats just me but i think hers is especially short ita only supposed to be 1/3rd the tail looks like they left a 1/3rd instead
Yeah, I thought this was weird too. Poodles tend to be more on the picky side. I don`t think I ever heard of an overweight poodle before. Overweight doodle - yes. But no poodle,
Willow was so great! Kudos to your skill with the groom as well so she could be so relaxed. Question: how do you sanitize tools after doing a butt hair trim?
Fascinating to watch you groom. Don't think I've ever seen an overweight Poodle before, or one with such a short tail. I've had two Standards and both were so very patient with me when I was clipping them (complete amateur here). But I only have one of each blade: Andis 9mm that I use for the body & legs; Wahl #10 that I use for face, feet & base of the tail; and an Oster 7/8 toe blade, so I have to break up the session when doing his body. But when I've done a good job keeping up with the brushing, I'd like to be able to clip his body a bit longer. What blade do I need for that?
Ah. I figured it out. I need an attachment comb. Wish I could purchase from you, but shipping to Canada is crazy expensive. (Not your fault, of course.) Will look locally. I really like your website.
Dede it just hit me...does your hand continue to 'vibrate' at the end of the day? My hand I think would be practically NUMB! Do you do certain kind of hand exercise's? Great job as always! She looks terrific!
Unless you’re a groomer, don’t tell a groomer that she’s being insensitive. Y’all are the reason that groomers have to deal with snobby dogs that are naughty. Willow was awesome, but even little jerks and pulls can make the clippers cut her. Which is more important to a groomer than babying the dog. She’s being stern and correcting her so that she doesn’t get hurt.
Hello from Galveston ! I missed the transition. You went from a #10 to a #40, then said you were putting on a #1 guard. So just to be clear, #40 blade and attach the #1 guard to it?
no, never, ruins the 40 blade, use 10 blade under guards only. The teeth are thicker than the 30 or 40 blade so 10 blade under guard is best to now ruin your blades fast. www.myfavoritegroomer.com/product-page/andis-ultra-edge-blades
@@johnatnip9692 hello from Houston!!.. I’m tuning in. I have 3Goldendoodles n a Standard Poodle!!My groomer is slacking n my babies are matting! I’m a hairstylist and I believe I can do this..Thanks for the video @Myfavoritegroomer
The owners are elderly, and groom at home on their own. They wanted it short, Dede cut with a 10 blade to make their lives easier. It’s not all about looks.
@Carolyn Simpson is thedog's skin supposed to show through in big patches like that? I bet the owner almost had a heart attack when she saw her precious dog.
I love cream colored poodles - i have one ... she does remind me of my Desiree except the girl being cut is overweight by about 15 pounds - that is why she looks/feels tired as per Dede. At first i thought she may be pregnant but she is missing the teats.
Omg SHES so beautiful!😍I’ve always found the standard poodles 🐩 an amazing breed! But unfortunately was never allowed to have a “big dog” as an inside just small ones like yorkies etc
My trick , when a client wants a little bit of hair on top of the head , I know guards won’t glide through if they have some matting/knotting, so I use my curve shears and snip it short to the length that I need it to be so it’s easier to brush out or d-Matt the dog
She is a good dog, and I sure understand about most groomers taking over two hours to groom. I don’t like not know how long it will take to get him. I get anxious if he is there for over two hours. Because I know he will be in a crate listening to all the other dogs. I have a good groomer but if she gets behind he is there longer. What I have learned to do is to schedule the first appointment when available that way he is done in an hour Or hour and half. He is a small Maltipoo and we do a simple cut so I can manage and he can stay clean. I can do his pads and his privates thanks to watching Dede. Oh and talking to him so he is not acting a fool on the table. Lol
What a GOOD dog. 😍 I love poodles. I really want one. I will never understand how someone gets a dog and doesn't groom them properly or take them to a professional regularly. A poodle needs weekly, if not daily brushing. They deserve it too. ❤️
@@mimibernier4774 Well, I've been doing 2 years of research about this breed as I'm getting one at some point. That has included talking to several breeders and owners. Most brush (and/or comb) their dog(s) daily or every other day, depending on their cut, and maintain their hair really well without any problems. I guess we'll see what my dog's hair will require in the future. Anyway, my point was that no matter what breed and hairtype a dog is, I think it's horrible not to give the dogs the time and treatment that they need. Someone who doesn't have time to brush (or comb, or use whatever tool they feel works best) their dog, shouldn't have a dog that needs daily/weekly grooming. Even the most low-maintenance dog needs a wash every now and then and have their nails clipped.
@@winterevans6333 I will for sure look into owning as many various grooming products as I need when the time comes. As for my original comment, I wasn't about to list all of the products one might need, my point was CARE for your dogs hair, no matter what it is they need. I think we all agree on that. Well, obiously not all, since there are so many matted dogs...
@Makeup Minion No I'm not actually. Been watching for years. It just never seizes to amaze me how people neglect their dogs. I guess I should stop being surprised.
@@Hnzuu I believe the owner is elderly, I can understand her not being able to groom daily, I believe she has a bad back, likely has arthritis too. I know how hard it is to maintain my 40 lb mixed breed, she has corgi hair on top but the poodle hair on her legs which are a pain to comb through, even kept short, her hair wants to mat up just from lying on the rug/floor. I myself do some home grooming on my dog's and soon will be moving to an area which has a Mobile Groomer, I can't take my dogs to the groomer through the winter months due to snow/ice/bad roads.
I agree with d e d e that the pet parents should brush their pet everyday! D e d e has often said and I've heard her tell many pet parents that she doesn't do brushing doesn't like to brush and so if they come in matted that she shaves them down and I think that's fair! I've watched other groomers and they don't compare to d e d e in my opinion. Keep up the good work!
Question: I noticed you said you use the Andi’s clippers; what model do you recommend? I also noticed you change the blades throughout; how many do you recommend to have on hand doing a very curly 87 lb doodle? I have 3 doodles and I don’t plan on doing all 3 as same reasons your client mentioned-no table and my back killing me. I feel if I do just one it will cut the costs. I have really bad arthritis in my hands so It would take me 2-3 days as I’m no professional.
My two standards don't need daily brushing, but this kind of matting will happen if the brushing that is done is not followed with the comb to ensure that it is mat free each time. The owners of this dog may not have a proper blow dryer for her and that will also make for more matting as it will dry in tight ringlets without blowing the coat out after the bath. Willow was looking pretty rough. Nice job grooming Willow. It is good to see that even the pros sometimes find the feet challenging.
Matt, an expert on matts! Sorry, couldn't resist. Bathing and conditioning of the coat would have made this clip far more comfortable for this dog. Ask any man who gets his beard trimmed without shampooing first. I stopped watching this after a few minutes - people should not clip a dirty dog.
I stopped watching her SHAVE a dirty face - she is looking around because it hurts pulling her skin with the blade. I bet she got irritated afterwards. So sad. SHAVE clean dogs only! ugh - hope I don't ever come across this woman grooming a Poodle again.
If anyone ever did this to one of my Poodles ......well, of course they wouldn't....I would not permit.....this is very unprofessional clipping a dirty WHITE (sensitive skinned) Poodle.
@@PudelsRule I would imagine that every groomer would agree that bathing, blowing out the coat and brushing are optimal. My thought was that the presence of mats from head to toe was the reason for the radical approach. I think that most of us would rather watch a video of an ideal grooming session where the client brings in a dog with a properly maintained coat and the groomer demonstrates the skill and artistry of their profession.
Loved watching your video. The way you handled her was firm yet caring and what a doll she was. I groomed Cocker Spaniels for years and now have a 4 month standard poodle. I can only hope she sits as well as Willow did as she is a little testy now, hopefully it's the puppy in her .It takes a lot of patience but you seem to have it down perfect.
I have the Andis clipper and cannot get the blade off without prying it off with a flathead screwdriver. Maybe I have small hands, but what is the trick?
Deedee you are a fantastic groomer! What is your opinion on shaving dogs whiskers? I get most fur removed from my shih tzu just to keep him clean but do have them leave his moustache and tail plus ears long.
You are a fabulous groomer/teacher! This is not the first time I've watched your videos. I'm impressed. Willow & you got through it and sure looks fabulous. My standard poodle is almost 2 y/o. He's a rescue, is patient with good manners. I've done mats, will continue our work next week. He did very well with the trim a few days ago. My husband assisted with the face especially. Next week I'm buying new equipment: slicker brush, comb, plus detangler mist, plus the Andes with #7 & 10 blades. I have experience with miniature poodle and a standard schnauzer prior. Thank you for this wonderful video. :-)
Love the equipment wall.So dang smart.Everything in it's place a place for everything.No clippers or sissors knocked off the table which is a groomers nightmare haha.😁.
What are the best clippers to use on a standard poodle? I have used so many clippers and they just stopped working cuase the hair is so long now. I started scissor cutting him but now the scissors no longer want to work. What would be the best thing to use
Willow have such a benevolence behavior. That’s all wrong in so many places for her to come from a groomer with anxiety, what the heck was they doing to such a sweet dog. That’s all over now Willow, you’ve met the best in the west with Lady D! Shalom!
I am 72...in darn good health and have clipped dogs since I was 19. It took me close to 4 hours to clip my standard...I use a #4 clipper head on her body and legs...and #30 on her feet...ears are plucked...teeth brushed...top knot and tail scissored...then bath...believe me, a standard takes a LOT of time...whatever you pay your groomer is well worth it!
I have a Standard Poodle and a chipoo(he's the biggest 15lb pain in my ass I have ever had...but I love him💖!!!) You did a great job on Willow she did a pretty good job for a dog not being groomed in an actual business and not by mom! Oh and compared to your average client she was a breeze!
I see comments of the dog needing more praise and I actually disagree. I have a mini schnauzer with the same temperament that also thinks that if she just avoids it that I will say "okay fine you dont have to" and if I baby her then she really throws a pity party but if I have the "fact of the matter is, this has to get done" she behaves much better like this Willow did. My dog also turns the head away at every chance she gets, and pulls her paws and tries to sneak away etc and at almost 16 now I've definitely learned that having a gentle touch shows just as well that you won't hurt them as a stream of nice words might. This matter of factly "I'm going to do your face now" attitude is what made the face done so well because this personality type feels secure with the matter of factly but gentle touch type. I can't believe how matted she was and it must be a relief to have all that off!
For some reason there are several RSPs on my street. They seem like sweet dogs but the maintenance, wow. It’s understandable how it can get out of hand.
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I had a teacup and toy poodles and learned to groom them and always combed them out I had a pole and a hole set up, and really enjoyed grooming them, they never tried to bite or whine. I took them once in awhile to the groomer she always commented on how well behaved they were. I miss them.
My sweetheart was a Toy Poodle BRAT and nipped and bit - had to be groomed with a soft muzzle - BANNED from several major chains...RIP Duchess Pup...I miss you. And she was groomed every 6-8 weeks from age 5 months when I got her. I paid $50 to get her groomed for 13 years! She bit at me when I bathed her in the tub - and believe me she knew I was the alpha dog - she just couldn't help it...but would follow commands and respond to 200 words...maybe she did outsmart me....poodles ya know...
At 9:28 "if you're going to look this way I'll do this side.! LoL 😆😂 that's how I am with my rescues. He's a mini and I want to make him look fluffy. Thanks for sharing!
I noticed you put something under her belly that keeps her from sitting down. What is it called please? I need something like that for my standard poodle because he constantly wants to lay down
Great job! I have a toy poodle and the work you had to put into this girl was immense. You will sleep good tonight. The owners need to watch this groom and hopefully not put their poodle and groomer in this position again!! 👍🏻👏🏼👍🏻
Hello! I have 3 miniature poodles and when they go to the groomers they are gone for HOURS and come back traumatized so I started cutting their hair at home, but how do you get their hair even like this??
Been professionally grooming for 15 years. Using a de-tangler, a little slickering the dog before the bath, bathing it, conditioner, good rinse, and blowing it out, would have easily dematted that dog. You can't just stick a comb in unbrushed (yes, you brush BEFORE combing), unbathed fur and claim its too matted to save. It wouldn't have been much extra work. I would never recommend brushing out extremely matted dogs, because I'm comfort before vanity, but honestly, that would have been easy to take care of. I don't work in a strip shop though. We do a LOT of guard cuts (mostly 1+ inches). So I can recognize when someone just wants to hurry up and get it done for the least amount of effort. To be fair, that was a very overweight dog, and that makes things more difficult. But I can not blame her for fighting you on her face. Sometimes going a little slower instead of quickly jabbing the clippers at a dog's face will make them feel more at ease about what you're doing. I don't agree with the others concerning the sweet talking, because I find that makes the dog more wiggly and excited, but you really do seem all about the Rush Rush Rush to earn a quick buck.
She's doing as the owners requested
The owners literally asked for it shorter..?
I agree with Misty. The Groomer’s own notes say that going to the groomer causes the dog high anxiety.
It should be more about her comfort than speed.
I’ve noticed too how quickly she does her grooms as well! I think it’s kind of dangerous and I think her grooms are not as clean
I agree, that dog looks like a lamb now😱
Im a groomer myself and have been watching your videos for a while now.
Why do you always just shave dogs down? Is it because its the quickest and easiest way? Like i get it financially but half the dogs you say are matted just need to be bathed, blown out and brushed to maintain a good quality haircut.
I seen you shave a golden that absolutely did not need to be shaved and its been bothering me since.
Dee Toth I completely agree with you! 😡
Dee Toth I also saw her tell a woman with a golden doodle that blow drying wasn’t necessary & she air dries her dogs. She does the least amount of work & charges a premium for her shave downs!
This dog is matted like crazy. It's a disservice to groom on top of matted hair. She needed to be shaved. Blame the owners, not the groomer.
I'm not a pro but this dog doesn't look matted.
Ok, so it’s not just me. I’m not a groomer so I wasn’t sure but every time her videos pop up, she’s always shaving a dog down. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her do any type of actual grooming.
Also, I will never forget what my trainer told me... “dogs don’t speak English” so not sure what she is trying to accomplish by telling the dog to look up and over 🤷🏻♂️
I've had a standard poodle that sadly got this matted from swimming over a period of a few days while we were camping. When we got home I bathed her first with condoning shampoo and then used a heavy conditioner on her. Used a grooming blowdryer that if used correctly will let you know where any mats are left. She did still have some mats, but nothing super bad that I couldn't get out using a de-matting razor or some scissors to cut through them. I would never cut a pink skinned Poodle down with a #10 blade. Their skin is super sensitive and a few hours after being shaved they will start scratching. Ugg :(
what blade would you use? im getting my first poodle this weekend and would love a tip!
@@coolgirl6094 After I got most of her mats out I used a #10 blade with a 1/2 metal comb attachment on her body and used a 10 blade with a 5/8 metal comb on her legs. I also scissor cut on her head and legs. If I found a knot or mat I tried to comb it out or removed it with a Safari - Dog Dematting Comb. I have an arsenal of tools and use whatever I can. She gets really matted from swimming while we're camping. :)
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I'd be fuming if you sent my poodle back to me like that! You have no patience with the dog and yet she is so patient with you!
Apart from Willow being from a loving home she reminds me of when my miniature poodle when she arrived to live with us. The excess weight is making her tired and like an older dog. I hope her owners will brush her more and cut her treats to half as much. She is a good girl even though she is nervous
The dog was so patient with you and listened to your commands, I loved the way the dog was not biting or bring aggressive with you while grooming her. I love it how she looks, clean and I'm pretty sure she feels so much better. Thank you....I give you an A+
Another very educational video!! Love your work, I’m 16 years old from Australia and studying animal studies to be a qualified dog groomer..these videos help me in so many ways!! Keep the good work up 😊😊🤩
These videos are nothing to do with grooming. It's all shave downs.
I started my poodle young and brush him quickly every day and some days put in a little clipping to keep up. I love it because its a bonding time with healthy treats, i keep it pretty short and end when he is being his most coopertive with a treat. Teaching him to walk uo the stairs to get on table and mat ( large dog kennel and old exercise roll out mat) brush him up etc. i went thru 7 German Shepherds and now I enjoy brushing a whole lot! They were a big chore and the hair pules all over me and everywhere no matter how often i brushed them up! Poodles dont shed and its such a pleasure to brush them
She may pull, lean, and look away, but at least she stands still!!!
sage 23 I agree! My nearly 6 month old RSP bites and fights the entire time and I have worked with her since before bringing her home! Forget touching her ears! It’s a continuous fight, even with a bucket of treats and tons of praise and wearing her out before hand. Nothing works.
@@TrimansWife We shave a Standard poodle rescue too, same issues as you are having. We've been working with him for about two years now. We always do the wash the night before his grooming appointment. Recently it was suggested that we try giving him CBD oil about an hour before grooming. Huge difference! He is much more "chill" about the whole deal. Not perfect, but much better.
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They should be any reason why the parents wont come back to you the work you do is exceptional you're good at what you do don't let anyone tell you different .
you should edit your comment Mary... you could say.. "They should (the parents) come back to you the work you do is exceptional you're very good at what you do."
Hi dede. I watch your videos faithfully but rarely comment. I have been grooming for 30 years and learned on my poodles and 70+ foster poodles. I guess I know something! My question or suggestion is: have you ever tried using your forced air to blow the dirty coat first, before any trimming? I've done this numerous times on shelter/foster dogs specifically. The hair and dirt are much easier to trim and you can use a longer.blade for a bit of a longer coat. Doesn't take much extra time.
@Cyndi Rothrock uh... this serious or a joke? You don't stick the force dryer up to the dog's nose lmao. The dog's lungs will be just fine.
@@mistyblackfoot3848 I hope your reply was a joke 😅
I have a cream miniature Poodle, and this poor dog looks stressed and is panting. Where is the praise and reassuring tones? AND WHERE IS THIS POODLE'S TAIL PLEASE?
Dogs respond much better to a kind tone in your voice, and to praise. This groomer sounds annoyed and irritated at Willow. I think Willow is so well behaved. Of course she would feel anxious, having a stranger touch her body and having her head strung up while her fur is cut. All the groomer does is reprimand her! instead of praising and positively reinforcing her good behaviour. That poor dog can sense the groomer's attitude. I have noticed that many poodle groomers are insensitive to the dogs feelings. My labradoodle enjoys being groomed because it is a positive experience; she is constantly encouraged and praised.
She's a lovely dog and Poodles absolutely will work for praise.
I agree, Julia. I had to stop watching because I could not stand the groomer's tone. I, too, thought she sounded annoyed and irritated. Poodles are VERY sensitive animals so the groomer should take this into consideration when grooming them. Willow is such a great dog to just sit still.
Linda Salazar This groomer works with aggressive dogs constantly. She is probably desensitized to disobedient dogs, and is using effective methods that have worked for previous dogs to complete each groom.
She’s grooming the dog in an hour! Give her a break!
i guess we’re ignoring that the dog is matted- probably already SUPER UNCOMFORTABLE BECAUSE OF THE TANGLES- and she’s putting in the work to help this dog out. but let’s go off on her tone of voice. 🤷🏽♀️
Poodles are way easy to maintain at home. A light weight no residue detangler mist to Comb thru every other day. Slicker line brush completely every week. Full Groom every 4-8 weeks depending on growth.
I do my two at home and the weekly maintenance is a breeze if they are kept fairly short, but that full groom every six weeks is a significant time commitment. I love my poodles, but the breed is definitely high maintenance for grooming.
I guess it's all relative. The hair on my head's curl pattern is 20x tighter than a poodle. So to me the hair on a poodle is cake to maintain. The LONGER it is the EASIER it is to maintain because you can pre-stage it. Or as in my community leave it in a "protective" style that keeps it from getting tangled. But I can and do understand the difference in perspectives.
Poodle mixes are a bit more difficult since there are two kinds of fur growing at the same time so the shedding one gets easily stuck in the poodle hair which is why i need to brush my dog almost daily
lol! I have curly hair but maybe not like yours.. I think because I have scoliosis, the poodle is a lot for me to groom. I don't do them much anymore.. :) WOnderful dogs and worth it. Mine get washed a lot, blow dried when it's not warm.. but go to groomers every frew moths@@ShayTBD
shayes323 detangler brand?
I'm impressed by the clippers that glide through the matts. Good video. Thank you so very much.
Good to see people try themselves to keep their dog's coats healthy in between professional grooms!
i had poodle this dog seems overweight. Need more physical activity. But if you need to make nice form it takes 2-3hours or even more, and two people are cutting :D ,
Arturas1244 I had a poodle as well & I agree, but the owners are elderly. Maybe they should get somebody young to walk the dog & get her more exercise
Probably this dog was a feeding mother with puppies before...
I totally agree
Oh, my goodness. She looks fabulous. I have a white standard poodle. She is groomed every 4 weeks - professionally. Worth every penny!
Fabulous???Really???😱😱
Never really understand how people can not brush their dogs, and cats unless the animal doesn't like it. I have a Siamese cat, and he could easily be extremely low maintenance, but he honestly, really enjoys being brushed. I've had a rough Collie, a couple of Shelties, and a Himalayan cat in the course of my life, those guys were really all about just brushing, and bathing them. I personally tend to see brushing as a potential bonding experience, and thus far that philosophy has worked well for me.
My sister has a 12 year old toy poodle, but she had to go out of town for over a month so my mother, and I had to take care of him this whole time. Thank God I live next door to my 80 year old mother, I've given my sister's poodle two baths, gave him a clean face, and clipped his body down. His name is Dewey Ray, and my cat and I really love him very much! I really think my mother has the harder job, because she is the one who has to give him his insulin shots twice a day. He's a bit of a handful, but I think this stuff would be easier if we had a table. I'm totally just an amateur, but I love watching videos, and helping out with Dewey Ray!
I wonder if I'm wrong... is it really that hard for people to brush their pets?
She looks pretty happy now! I just love it when you use a tan on a poodle and it looks like crush velvet! You were really good doing your feet. And she didn’t look too stressed out either.I wish you could see my little girl when I got done with her! Great job and blessings as always!
Im amazed at how well Willow behaves! Compared to some snarling whining touchy dogs Ive seen you groom! Great outcome Dede!!
Susan Sharp Haynes - The Groomer is fortunate that this poor baby is so compliant. The Groomer is an unfeeling biatch.
the groomer is so insensitive to this well-behaved dog :(
Folks, please be more kind in the comments. I think this dog is so beautiful! ! Great job Dede!!
Such a good girl. I do miss having a poodle! The best dogs.
they are.! can't be without them :)
they are.! can't be without them :)
Yes indeed! I have 3. They are the best dogs ever!!
the best !!
@@starrama7711 sg
What a really good dog. She’s doing super well with the grooming
She didn't care for the feet. But she sat like a champ throughout.
Geez that dog is an angel, such a well mannered dog
Thank you so much for the how to video. I appreciate your time and information!! I have had Poodles all my life!!! Love them so much!! Again, Thank You for this great video!!!♥️
I like the way you operate. You really work well with the dog here.
That dog is SMILING when she is done - she feels better without the mats...THEY HURT!
poor thing is over weight I hope they keep bringing her to you
She's super nervous- she's beautiful, but looks heavy for a Standard- mine is almost 7 years old and looks anorexic despite being fed a lot (she is affection-driven and not food-driven); however, our vet who owns Standards says she looks perfect, so we don't worry about it- she has tons of energy!
Agree. Very stressed and too heavy for a STD. No waist definition .Glad she got cleaned up.
Yeah shes kinda chunk but i thought she was pretty goo on the table maybe not 100% comfortable but not too badly behaved. As soon as i saw her face i thought aww there she is! I also dislike the tail docking but thats just me but i think hers is especially short ita only supposed to be 1/3rd the tail looks like they left a 1/3rd instead
Shes obese. Very sweet dog but owner needs to hire a walker and put her on a diet
Yeah, I thought this was weird too. Poodles tend to be more on the picky side. I don`t think I ever heard of an overweight poodle before. Overweight doodle - yes. But no poodle,
Willow was so great! Kudos to your skill with the groom as well so she could be so relaxed. Question: how do you sanitize tools after doing a butt hair trim?
That poor dog has to be tired of standing. She is so calm.
Fascinating to watch you groom. Don't think I've ever seen an overweight Poodle before, or one with such a short tail. I've had two Standards and both were so very patient with me when I was clipping them (complete amateur here). But I only have one of each blade: Andis 9mm that I use for the body & legs; Wahl #10 that I use for face, feet & base of the tail; and an Oster 7/8 toe blade, so I have to break up the session when doing his body. But when I've done a good job keeping up with the brushing, I'd like to be able to clip his body a bit longer. What blade do I need for that?
Ah. I figured it out. I need an attachment comb. Wish I could purchase from you, but shipping to Canada is crazy expensive. (Not your fault, of course.) Will look locally. I really like your website.
www.myfavoritegroomer.com/search-results-page/guard
Can you start showing more haircuts? Not just matted dogs? Seems that that is all you've been uploading lately. Not a troll. I'm just sayin".
Find some pet parents who own perfectly groomed long-haired dogs and send then her way. Until then....well?
I’m sure there are some around.
I’d also like to see more grooming.
Dede it just hit me...does your hand continue to 'vibrate' at the end of the day? My hand I think would be practically NUMB! Do you do certain kind of hand exercise's? Great job as always! She looks terrific!
Unless you’re a groomer, don’t tell a groomer that she’s being insensitive.
Y’all are the reason that groomers have to deal with snobby dogs that are naughty.
Willow was awesome, but even little jerks and pulls can make the clippers cut her. Which is more important to a groomer than babying the dog. She’s being stern and correcting her so that she doesn’t get hurt.
Snobby dogs that are naughty?
For Real?
It comes with the territory.
You don't have to be a groomer to know thos is terrible. I cut my dog all the time. This was terrible
Hello from Galveston ! I missed the transition. You went from a #10 to a #40, then said you were putting on a #1 guard. So just to be clear, #40 blade and attach the #1 guard to it?
no, never, ruins the 40 blade, use 10 blade under guards only. The teeth are thicker than the 30 or 40 blade so 10 blade under guard is best to now ruin your blades fast.
www.myfavoritegroomer.com/product-page/andis-ultra-edge-blades
@@johnatnip9692 hello from Houston!!.. I’m tuning in. I have 3Goldendoodles n a Standard Poodle!!My groomer is slacking n my babies are matting! I’m a hairstylist and I believe I can do this..Thanks for the video @Myfavoritegroomer
5 or 7 would have worked. 10 was NOT necessary
5 or 7 is longer here.. but this looks much shorter than a 7 to me.
The owners are elderly, and groom at home on their own. They wanted it short, Dede cut with a 10 blade to make their lives easier. It’s not all about looks.
Sydney Wiler she could have said that. All she said was she needed to do it
@@katyferrell2953 she literally did say that.
@Carolyn Simpson is thedog's skin supposed to show through in big patches like that? I bet the owner almost had a heart attack when she saw her precious dog.
What a good girl. She is very well behaved. I have my standard poodle groomed every 4 weeks and comb her out daily. I never have tangles.
Yayyy more standard poodle videos! I have waited so longgg
I’ve never seen a poodle with such a short Nobby tail
My poodle looked exactly like
Willow. Dusty also had a short poofy tail. It was cute , like a round ball. I kept it brushed all the time.
I love cream colored poodles - i have one ... she does remind me of my Desiree except the girl being cut is overweight by about 15 pounds - that is why she looks/feels tired as per Dede. At first i thought she may be pregnant but she is missing the teats.
She is so cute with her new do. Great job Dede.
Omg SHES so beautiful!😍I’ve always found the standard poodles 🐩 an amazing breed! But unfortunately was never allowed to have a “big dog” as an inside just small ones like yorkies etc
Question: do you wash and dry the dog beforehand so your blades don’t blunt?
My trick , when a client wants a little bit of hair on top of the head , I know guards won’t glide through if they have some matting/knotting, so I use my curve shears and snip it short to the length that I need it to be so it’s easier to brush out or d-Matt the dog
She is a good dog, and I sure understand about most groomers taking over two hours to groom. I don’t like not know how long it will take to get him. I get anxious if he is there for over two hours. Because I know he will be in a crate listening to all the other dogs. I have a good groomer but if she gets behind he is there longer. What I have learned to do is to schedule the first appointment when available that way he is done in an hour Or hour and half. He is a small Maltipoo and we do a simple cut so I can manage and he can stay clean.
I can do his pads and his privates thanks to watching Dede. Oh and talking to him so he is not acting a fool on the table. Lol
What a GOOD dog. 😍 I love poodles. I really want one. I will never understand how someone gets a dog and doesn't groom them properly or take them to a professional regularly. A poodle needs weekly, if not daily brushing. They deserve it too. ❤️
They need daily combing...if u dont gets matted at the skin!..comb all the way dwn frm skin out. Brushing doesnt guarantee no matts.
@@mimibernier4774 Well, I've been doing 2 years of research about this breed as I'm getting one at some point. That has included talking to several breeders and owners. Most brush (and/or comb) their dog(s) daily or every other day, depending on their cut, and maintain their hair really well without any problems. I guess we'll see what my dog's hair will require in the future. Anyway, my point was that no matter what breed and hairtype a dog is, I think it's horrible not to give the dogs the time and treatment that they need. Someone who doesn't have time to brush (or comb, or use whatever tool they feel works best) their dog, shouldn't have a dog that needs daily/weekly grooming. Even the most low-maintenance dog needs a wash every now and then and have their nails clipped.
@@winterevans6333 I will for sure look into owning as many various grooming products as I need when the time comes. As for my original comment, I wasn't about to list all of the products one might need, my point was CARE for your dogs hair, no matter what it is they need. I think we all agree on that. Well, obiously not all, since there are so many matted dogs...
@Makeup Minion No I'm not actually. Been watching for years. It just never seizes to amaze me how people neglect their dogs. I guess I should stop being surprised.
@@Hnzuu I believe the owner is elderly, I can understand her not being able to groom daily, I believe she has a bad back, likely has arthritis too. I know how hard it is to maintain my 40 lb mixed breed, she has corgi hair on top but the poodle hair on her legs which are a pain to comb through, even kept short, her hair wants to mat up just from lying on the rug/floor. I myself do some home grooming on my dog's and soon will be moving to an area which has a Mobile Groomer, I can't take my dogs to the groomer through the winter months due to snow/ice/bad roads.
I need that Upstand... going to check out your sponsor now. Hey you did a great job for this dog, that poor baby.
I agree with d e d e that the pet parents should brush their pet everyday! D e d e has often said and I've heard her tell many pet parents that she doesn't do brushing doesn't like to brush and so if they come in matted that she shaves them down and I think that's fair! I've watched other groomers and they don't compare to d e d e in my opinion. Keep up the good work!
Question: I noticed you said you use the Andi’s clippers; what model do you recommend? I also noticed you change the blades throughout; how many do you recommend to have on hand doing a very curly 87 lb doodle?
I have 3 doodles and I don’t plan on doing all 3 as same reasons your client mentioned-no table and my back killing me. I feel if I do just one it will cut the costs. I have really bad arthritis in my hands so It would take me 2-3 days as I’m no professional.
Good dog! Her ears were outrageous before you trimmed them.
Sweetearth1958 She had partly shaved them before brushing.
She is very calm. Good job pet parents for keeping her used to grooming.
That’s a good dog she loves being taken care of
That dog doesn’t look matted. I brush my dog after raining on her and it looks just like that. Line brushing followed by a comb works for my poodle.
What a good dog Willow is 🥰.
My two standards don't need daily brushing, but this kind of matting will happen if the brushing that is done is not followed with the comb to ensure that it is mat free each time. The owners of this dog may not have a proper blow dryer for her and that will also make for more matting as it will dry in tight ringlets without blowing the coat out after the bath. Willow was looking pretty rough. Nice job grooming Willow. It is good to see that even the pros sometimes find the feet challenging.
Matt, an expert on matts! Sorry, couldn't resist.
Bathing and conditioning of the coat would have made this clip far more comfortable for this dog. Ask any man who gets his beard trimmed without shampooing first.
I stopped watching this after a few minutes - people should not clip a dirty dog.
I stopped watching her SHAVE a dirty face - she is looking around because it hurts pulling her skin with the blade. I bet she got irritated afterwards.
So sad. SHAVE clean dogs only! ugh - hope I don't ever come across this woman grooming a Poodle again.
If anyone ever did this to one of my Poodles ......well, of course they wouldn't....I would not permit.....this is very unprofessional clipping a dirty WHITE (sensitive skinned) Poodle.
@@PudelsRule I would imagine that every groomer would agree that bathing, blowing out the coat and brushing are optimal. My thought was that the presence of mats from head to toe was the reason for the radical approach. I think that most of us would rather watch a video of an ideal grooming session where the client brings in a dog with a properly maintained coat and the groomer demonstrates the skill and artistry of their profession.
Yes I brush my 2 standard ever other day. She knotted most like the air dry here not using a force dryer to dryer her
Loved watching your video. The way you handled her was firm yet caring and what a doll she was. I groomed Cocker Spaniels for years and now have a 4 month standard poodle. I can only hope she sits as well as Willow did as she is a little testy now, hopefully it's the puppy in her .It takes a lot of patience but you seem to have it down perfect.
I have the Andis clipper and cannot get the blade off without prying it off with a flathead screwdriver. Maybe I have small hands, but what is the trick?
Do you have a video on how to brush the poodle, and what to use?
Email me. I’ll send you my poodle tool list. Find contact at MYFAVORITEGROOMER.com
Weird question: would having a TV on help the dog be still?
So do you switch clippers or just the blades when they get warm
I like a high top knot on a poodle.
What brushes do u recommend for standard poodle? Spray? Shampoo or conditioner?
This dog is sooo adorable omggggg I need one
High maintenance...but great dogs!
Deedee you are a fantastic groomer! What is your opinion on shaving dogs whiskers? I get most fur removed from my shih tzu just to keep him clean but do have them leave his moustache and tail plus ears long.
Where did you learn to groom Didi ? Just curious ! I attended Nash Academy of Animal Arts in Cliffside Park, NJ in 1987 !!
What kind of clippers clipper brand do you use?
great video, very informative.
Great job! What a good dog. Personally I prefer a little more fluff on the head and ears.
You are a fabulous groomer/teacher! This is not the first time I've watched your videos. I'm impressed. Willow & you got through it and sure looks fabulous. My standard poodle is almost 2 y/o. He's a rescue, is patient with good manners. I've done mats, will continue our work next week. He did very well with the trim a few days ago. My husband assisted with the face especially. Next week I'm buying new equipment: slicker brush, comb, plus detangler mist, plus the Andes with #7 & 10 blades. I have experience with miniature poodle and a standard schnauzer prior. Thank you for this wonderful video. :-)
Very informative, and so many good tips, I'm learning so much from you. Thank you so much!
I would like to know, where you learned to groom.
Practice
What type of clippers?
Video is crystal clear. Good job on the equipment 👍
Such a pretty dog, but I love my low maintenance dog.
Love the equipment wall.So dang smart.Everything in it's place a place for everything.No clippers or sissors knocked off the table which is a groomers nightmare haha.😁.
What are the best clippers to use on a standard poodle? I have used so many clippers and they just stopped working cuase the hair is so long now. I started scissor cutting him but now the scissors no longer want to work. What would be the best thing to use
Willow have such a benevolence behavior. That’s all wrong in so many places for her to come from a groomer with anxiety, what the heck was they doing to such a sweet dog. That’s all over now Willow, you’ve met the best in the west with Lady D! Shalom!
I am 72...in darn good health and have clipped dogs since I was 19. It took me close to 4 hours to clip my standard...I use a #4 clipper head on her body and legs...and #30 on her feet...ears are plucked...teeth brushed...top knot and tail scissored...then bath...believe me, a standard takes a LOT of time...whatever you pay your groomer is well worth it!
I have a Standard Poodle and a chipoo(he's the biggest 15lb pain in my ass I have ever had...but I love him💖!!!) You did a great job on Willow she did a pretty good job for a dog not being groomed in an actual business and not by mom! Oh and compared to your average client she was a breeze!
I see comments of the dog needing more praise and I actually disagree. I have a mini schnauzer with the same temperament that also thinks that if she just avoids it that I will say "okay fine you dont have to" and if I baby her then she really throws a pity party but if I have the "fact of the matter is, this has to get done" she behaves much better like this Willow did. My dog also turns the head away at every chance she gets, and pulls her paws and tries to sneak away etc and at almost 16 now I've definitely learned that having a gentle touch shows just as well that you won't hurt them as a stream of nice words might. This matter of factly "I'm going to do your face now" attitude is what made the face done so well because this personality type feels secure with the matter of factly but gentle touch type. I can't believe how matted she was and it must be a relief to have all that off!
For some reason there are several RSPs on my street. They seem like sweet dogs but the maintenance, wow. It’s understandable how it can get out of hand.
Is that like a portable noose you have on wheels?
where. can I find a. grooming. arm like you have?
the swing arm is connected to the table, you can get a table that has one on it for over 3k or you can add an arm to your table, this is a stable arm www.myfavoritegroomer.com/search-results-page/loop
What is the name/brand of bar you are using for the noose?
I had a teacup and toy poodles and learned to groom them and always combed them out I had a pole and a hole set up, and really enjoyed grooming them, they never tried to bite or whine. I took them once in awhile to the groomer she always commented on how well behaved they were. I miss them.
My sweetheart was a Toy Poodle BRAT and nipped and bit - had to be groomed with a soft muzzle - BANNED from several major chains...RIP Duchess Pup...I miss you. And she was groomed every 6-8 weeks from age 5 months when I got her. I paid $50 to get her groomed for 13 years! She bit at me when I bathed her in the tub - and believe me she knew I was the alpha dog - she just couldn't help it...but would follow commands and respond to 200 words...maybe she did outsmart me....poodles ya know...
I think was a little scared of the taping of the box by your assistance.....?
At 9:28 "if you're going to look this way I'll do this side.! LoL 😆😂 that's how I am with my rescues. He's a mini and I want to make him look fluffy. Thanks for sharing!
I noticed you put something under her belly that keeps her from sitting down. What is it called please? I need something like that for my standard poodle because he constantly wants to lay down
Great job! I have a toy poodle and the work you had to put into this girl was immense. You will sleep good tonight. The owners need to watch this groom and hopefully not put their poodle and groomer in this position again!! 👍🏻👏🏼👍🏻
I would love to see a golden doodle with a full haircut with scissors
Why do you use a 10’’ blade on every dog. This dog definitely didn’t need a 10’’ blade ( in my opinion )
The 10 blade is the safest on matted dogs She was matted She showed the comb couldn't go thro the.coat
what kind of razor are you using. Any recommendations for pet razor?
Great educational video! Love your personality as well! ❤️🐶
Hello! I have 3 miniature poodles and when they go to the groomers they are gone for HOURS and come back traumatized so I started cutting their hair at home, but how do you get their hair even like this??
Me: hmmm I feel like she might be in the area I live too?
*looks in description for address*
Me: Well what do ya know, she is right down the street
Do you color the nails on certain dogs .like poodles I've seen oodles with their toes done so so cute.
Mary Mendonca Yeah right🤣 I don’t think she does time consuming things like that