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Posh Doodle Grooming & Care Guide
Keep your doodle’s coat soft, comfortable, and mat-free with an easy grooming routine you can follow at home. Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, Sheepadoodles, and other doodle mixes.
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Inside this 12-page guide
- 01 Doodle coat-care basicsp. 1
- 02 Common mat-prone areasp. 2
- 03 Weekly grooming routinep. 3
- 04 Step-by-step brushing instructionsp. 4
- 05 Brush-and-comb methodp. 5
- 06 Bath-day guidep. 6
- 07 Mat-prevention checklistp. 7
- 08 Recommended grooming toolsp. 8
- 09 Professional grooming appointment trackerp. 9
- 10 Monthly home-care trackerp. 10
- 11 Personalized doodle profile pagep. 11
- 12 Grooming product recommendationsp. 12
Page 01 of 12
Doodle coat-care basics
A doodle coat is not a golden retriever coat with extra curl. The wool-curl mix grabs itself, holds moisture, and felts from the skin out. A dog that looks fluffy on top can already be matted underneath.
This guide is the easy home routine: brush correctly, prevent painful mats, handle bath day, choose the right tools, and stay organized between professional grooms.
Page 02 of 12
Common mat-prone areas
Check these every session. Mats start here first.
- Armpits
- Behind the ears
- Collar line
- Pants and rear furnishings
- Tail
- Chest and beard
Page 03 of 12
Weekly grooming routine
- 01
Days 1–2 after the salon
A light brush. Enjoy the line. Do not bathe. Do not restyle.
- 02
Mid-week
A full line-brush and comb-check. Every other day is the doodle minimum.
- 03
Before the next appointment
Detangle spray on problem zones. Do not arrive felted and hope.
Page 04 of 12
Step-by-step brushing instructions
- 01
Part a thin line
You should see skin. If you cannot, the section is too thick.
- 02
Brush skin to tip
Pins at the skin, draw out to the end of the hair. Not across the surface.
- 03
Comb-check that line
If the comb snags, the brush missed it. Go back.
Page 05 of 12
Brush-and-comb method
The brush opens the coat. The comb is the honesty test. Finish every section with a metal comb. A slicker that only skims the top is how pelts start — you need a long-pin brush that actually reaches the skin.
Page 06 of 12
Bath-day guide
- 01
Brush first
Never bathe a matted coat. Water tightens mats.
- 02
Wash and condition
Cleanser plus botanical conditioner for slip. Rinse until the water runs clear.
- 03
Dry while you brush
Do not air-dry a curly coat. Line-brush as it dries so the coat sets open.
Page 07 of 12
Mat-prevention checklist
- I can see skin in every section I brush
- Comb passes clean through armpits, ears, and pants
- Detangler is on dry tangles before I pull
- I do not bathe until the coat is brushed out
- I do not cut mats with kitchen scissors
- Next salon date is on the tracker
Page 08 of 12
Recommended grooming tools
Black Forest Pin Brush — 27mm
The doodle essential. Long pins that reach the skin, made in Germany.
Metal comb
The honesty test after every section.
Detangling spray
On dry tangles, before you pull. Not as perfume after.
Botanical conditioner
Slip for the next session after a bath.
Page 09 of 12
Professional grooming appointment tracker
Write the date, what the salon did, and what to work on at home before the next visit. Reprint this page as often as you need.
| Date | Groomer | What was done | Notes for home |
|---|---|---|---|
Page 10 of 12
Monthly home-care tracker
A check for each day you brush, comb, or bathe. Ten honest minutes beat a rescue session.
| Habit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bath | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ears |
Page 11 of 12
Personalized doodle profile page
Fill this in once. Keep it with your grooming supplies or take a photo to your salon appointment.
- Name
- Breed or mix
- Coat type
- Age
- Weight
- Groomer / salon
- Next appointment
- Allergies or skin notes
- Tools that work
- Tools that do not
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Grooming product recommendations
The kit that matches this guide is the Doodles & Curly Coats bundle at Posh Pets Malibu — pin brush, botanical conditioner, detangling spray, and tea tree for hot spots.
- Black Forest Pin Brush — 27mm pins, made in Germany
- #1 All Systems Botanical Conditioner
- Detangling spray for matted hair
- Tea Tree Oil Spray for hot spots
For personal use only. This guide may not be copied, resold, shared, or distributed. Provided for educational purposes and does not replace veterinary care or professional grooming. Contact a veterinarian or qualified groomer if your dog has severe matting, skin irritation, pain, or another health concern.