Grooming tips from the tub

Practical, groomer-approved advice for keeping coats, nails and nerves in good shape between visits. New articles once a month.

A fluffy apricot doodle sitting on a bed

Coat care

5 min read

Oct 10, 2026

How often should you really groom a doodle?

Doodle coats look low-maintenance and are anything but. Here is the schedule we actually recommend, and why skipping it leads to the dreaded shave-down.

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Behaviour

4 min read

Getting a nervous dog ready for their first groom

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At-home care

6 min read

Bathing at home between appointments, minus the chaos

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A fluffy long-haired cat being stroked on a wooden surface

Cats

5 min read

Brushing a long-haired cat without the drama

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A close-up of a puppy paw held in a hand

Puppies

4 min read

Nail trims at home: a calm routine for wiggly puppies

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