Finally, give your fur baby the treats and praise s/he deserves! Grooming doesn't have to be a stressful time, and the reward makes it all worthwhile.

You first want to buy a high-quality brush with thin and long needles. The needles shouldn’t be sharp because you don’t want to scratch your Poodles skin.

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Getting into good Poodle mix grooming habits will also help to make the experience as routine and enjoyable as possible for your dog, especially if they’ve received positive reinforcement in the way of praise and treats to make it a good experience. But the longer you leave it between grooming sessions, the more uncomfortable it will be to detangle your Poodle mix’s coat, which could make them feel anxious about being groomed. And if their hair becomes severely matted, it may need to be shaved off by a professional groomer or vet. Minimising matts Andis Pet Street Comb is Ideal for cats and dogs of all sizes. This brand from Andis removes tangles, mats, loose hair, and dirt. It also stimulates skin and hair follicles and is perfect for finishing and fluffing. After you brush and comb the tangles, you can use a finishing brush to complete your at-home grooming.

Our EarthCare pin brush is equipped with rounded pins that eliminate the risk of causing lacerations on you pup's skin.

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The makers of the GoPets Dematting Comb also has a charity angle. The company donates a portion of profits to animal charities, rescues, and no-kill shelters for every comb sold. With these tools, you won’t be worried about space. This is because it contains a hole cutout on the handle of our dematting pet comb that allows you to hang it to keep it safely out of the way when not in use.

Wondering what types of brushes Poodle owners favor to properly groom their pups? Here are some of the most common categories. Try out a distraction or a reward. Some dogs respond well to simple positive reinforcement or even to basic distractions. You can read more about this in our guide to trimming nails. This can be a great way to identify problem areas on your poodle so you know where the matted hair might tend to linger. Doing this doesn’t require too much brushing, so it’s often a good idea if your poodle is sensitive to some of the brush types. The Safari De-Matting Dog Comb can detect mats and add some fluff to your poodle’s coat. It wont tug at your dog’s hair and it comes with a rake to help remove the mats you find with the comb. Not all poodles will require the same brushing frequency. Depending on the length of the coat, your poodle will need daily, near-daily or weekly brushing to keep his or her curls free of mats and tangles and to strip out shed hair that has remained caught in the coat.The Safari Dual-Sided Shedding Blade Dog Grooming Tool is great for the final smoothing job on your poodle’s coat. It is affordable and can be used on both standard and miniature poodles. A perfect bonding time is a plus since you will have a peaceful time to rest and unwind from your busy day at work. If your dog is uncomfortable throughout the session, find ways to make it comfortable. Distribution of Natural Oils in the Body Brush your Poodle as often as possible — We know it is tiresome, but brushing your Poodle several times a week will make a world of difference in the texture and appearance of their coat. What’s more, smaller brushing sessions more frequently will be less painful for your pup, and less taxing on you. It might sound pretty unlikely to you right now, but once you get into the rhythm of it, you probably won’t mind the frequent brushing in a few weeks. Trust us, this tip will save you valuable time in the long run.