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@gd3001 Not yet here, unfortunately. Every time we have a client get a new puppy it seems to be a doodle. Especially frustrating when they're older people or their other dog is a small, old toy breed that definitely won't be on board with that energy.

@lawforchrist Yeah for a salon I think k9 dryers are really the only option for efficiency. Pricier but will save you time and the dryers will last for years.

@imagebeastmarkbeast They use the term "hybrid vigor" like it completely erases existing issues that the parents might have. A lot of doodles around here have hip issues or wind up with cancer pretty young in life because the breeder just finds the cheapest pair of dogs possible to produce the...

@svjoyner I've been grooming this one schnoodle for like 10 years now. He gets a schnauzer cut. I've nicked the same spot in one of his ear folds like... 3 times? at least? The first time it happened it was definitely me not being as careful as I could have been. Whenever I've groomed him after...

@justanoldfeller I'd just keep her trimmed in a silhouette/outline style trim but more importantly, keep her undercoat brushed out. A healthy coat will protect her from the sun so as long as she doesn't have extra fluff in there, she'll be fine. For ticks, just keep her on a preventative...

@truthseeker30 Because she has a constantly growing coat it won't be as affected by a trim as a breed like a German shepherd might be. I used to groom a pair of briards who got a yearly summer haircut and their hair grew back as normal. If she were being shown, you'd want to learn how to card...

@pythagon That's what the breeder was incorrectly claiming. Saying the coat texture changed because the dog was shaved rather than it changing because it's the change between adult and puppy coat.

@reveal77 Outline everything. Maybe see if you can use price ranges as a way to limit how many dogs are scheduled within the same day or to keep them to appropriate times. Check your schedule throughout the day and if you see anything crop up, bring it to her attention so it's fresh in her...

@s3mp3rr3formanda Definitely Andis. If you order through them, or I think even through Amazon, their clippers should come with a warranty and their customer service has always been phenomenal for the rare few times I've had an issue with a clipper. I use the Andis Ultra edge 2 speed and prior to...

@thyda The Big K will be your best option for overall brushing. It has longer pins as well as a denser grouping of pins compared to the other brushes. It's great for doodle coats. For the toes and armpits, these are areas that are frequently shaved out because once matting forms it can be very...

@daniel001 For some it does seem to mean they don't want the fluffed up, straight, clean looking style. For others it seems to mean they don't want a short head or muzzle, even if it's just a tightened up muzzle and not even close to a clean face. For others it's just having a short groom...

@dowhat Shops I've worked at have kept essentially falconer gloves on hand for cats. I doubt you'll be able to find fingerless gloves that do what you need them to do, it'd kind of defeat the purpose to have fingers exposed. Cat bites are incredibly dangerous and that's why most groomers won't...

@lulubec If the metal pin brush has caps on the end it probably isn't going to work for his coat and the bristle side is useless as well. The rotating tooth comb is fine for loosening up undercoat but it won't be able to do good detail work. I'd look up line brushing and use the slicker mostly...

@lulubec Stop using a furminator. Use a slicker brush and metal greyhound comb instead. His hair will likely take a while to grow back properly. The issue with the furminator brush is that it can damage the top coat if not properly used, the teeth can cut and that on top of stripping out more...

@1godpreacher See if you can find a local breed club for resources. You're probably behind as far as desensitizing, coat work, handling, etc so get to that asap.

@s3mp3rr3formanda Yeah the guards/combs. I think they're dark purple and red in color. They work on certain fur types and I use them for specific results, but this is only after years of experience. They probably won't work well on your doodle coats.

@s3mp3rr3formanda You'll want more blades if only because you have two bigger dogs. Blades that get too hot won't cut as well and also serve as a safety risk to your pup. I usually switch between two blades for doodles, which take me about an hour or two to groom. You'll also need to oil your...

@s3mp3rr3formanda Use a 30 or 40 under them, there won't be much difference but the combs themselves will sit better on them. I've been told that putting them over a 15/10/9 will stretch them out so they won't sit as well on the 30, which will make problems as you're cutting. One thing to do...

@hekimmy8 Really just depends on what you value. If you get NDGAA certified it'd give you a step up above other groomers in your area, so you could potentially negotiate a higher raise or higher pricing situation. However, you're only going to paid for your experience if the clientele exists for...

@ch4dd We had a similar situation. My co-worker called the client who was supposed to be in at 12, at 12:20. They said they were 10-15 minutes away because they "lived out of town" as if that gave them the ability to be late. Co-worker asked that they re-schedule. They got super mad and left a...