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I really believe in DIY poodle grooming for SO many reasons. 1/ YOUR POODLE WOULD CHOOSE YOU IF YOU GAVE THEM THE CHOICE. 2/ Poodles are a high maintenance breed and you need to learn how to look after their ears, nails and coat for them to be healthy. 3/ It saves heaps of money. 4/ It will enrich your relationship with your poodle. 5/ grooming skills will teach you about your dogs body and anatomy and teeth and enable you to identify lumps and scratches and itches and sore spots and irritation

Traditional poodle trims are beautiful and I enjoy the technicality of them but more often than not I modify the trims for heaps of reasons. My poodles run around a rural property in Australia so their coats need to be appropriately short to avoid prickles and burs and mud and dirt and thorns and grass seeds. There’s also a place for creativity and enjoyment when grooming a beautiful poodle canvas so don’t be afraid to enjoy yourself and try new ideas and be creative. Poodle grooming is and has