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Elk Ridge Tang Black Wood Full Tang Hunting Camping Field Butcher Knife 271WD
Elk Ridge Tang Black Wood Full Tang Hunting Camping Field Butcher Knife 271WD
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Elk Ridge 8 CAMO Gut Hook Skinner Hunting Knife ER 116
Elk Ridge 8 CAMO Gut Hook Skinner Hunting Knife ER 116
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Elk Ridge Knives Burl Wood Handle Hunting Camping Knife Brown Leather Sheath NIB
Elk Ridge Knives Burl Wood Handle Hunting Camping Knife Brown Leather Sheath NIB
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14 Elk Ridge Hardwood Full Tang Camping Hunting Throwing Axe Hatchet Knife
14 Elk Ridge Hardwood Full Tang Camping Hunting Throwing Axe Hatchet Knife
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Elk Ridge Clip Point Bowie Skinning Hunting knife
Elk Ridge Clip Point Bowie Skinning Hunting knife
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Elk Ridge Knives Fish Fillet Knife 7 Fixed Blade with Sheath
Elk Ridge Knives Fish Fillet Knife 7 Fixed Blade with Sheath
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15OT Old Timer Schrade Large Hunter Full Tang Upswept Skinning Hunting Knife
15OT Old Timer Schrade Large Hunter Full Tang Upswept Skinning Hunting Knife
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Elk Ridge Reddish Orange Camo Full Tang Skinner Knife 8 Overall
Elk Ridge Reddish Orange Camo Full Tang Skinner Knife 8 Overall
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NEW 8 Elk Ridge Half Serrated Full Tang Gut Hook Skinning Hunting Knife
NEW 8 Elk Ridge Half Serrated Full Tang Gut Hook Skinning Hunting Knife
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ELK RIDGE Burl Wood Handle 10 Bowie Full Tang Hunting Knife w Sheath ER 101
ELK RIDGE Burl Wood Handle 10 Bowie Full Tang Hunting Knife w Sheath ER 101
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Elk Ridge WINTER CAMO Fixed Blade Hunting Knife ER 046
Elk Ridge WINTER CAMO Fixed Blade Hunting Knife ER 046
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Elk Ridge Curved Full Tang Maple Burlwood Skinning Hunter Hunting Knife
Elk Ridge Curved Full Tang Maple Burlwood Skinning Hunter Hunting Knife
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Elk Ridge Full Tang Blood Groove Skinning Camping Hunting Knife NEW
Elk Ridge Full Tang Blood Groove Skinning Camping Hunting Knife NEW
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Elk Ridge 145 Large Bowie Full Tang Hunting Skinning Survival Knife
Elk Ridge 145 Large Bowie Full Tang Hunting Skinning Survival Knife
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Elk Ridge Curved Full Tang Blaze Red Orange Camo Skinner Hunting Knife
Elk Ridge Curved Full Tang Blaze Red Orange Camo Skinner Hunting Knife
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Elk Ridge Hardwood Full Tang Bowie Hunter Hunting Skinning Knife
Elk Ridge Hardwood Full Tang Bowie Hunter Hunting Skinning Knife
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ELK RIDGE 5 1 2 GUTHOOK HUNTING KNIFE w SHEATH SHARPENER FIRESTARTER ER127
ELK RIDGE 5 1 2 GUTHOOK HUNTING KNIFE w SHEATH SHARPENER FIRESTARTER ER127
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8 ORANGE CAMO Hunter SKINNER Hunting Knife wCobra Style Blade Elk Ridge TAOC
8 ORANGE CAMO Hunter SKINNER Hunting Knife wCobra Style Blade Elk Ridge TAOC
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Elk Ridge Full Tang G 10 GUT HOOK HUNTER Skinner KNIFE w Sheath Hunting ER 151
Elk Ridge Full Tang G 10 GUT HOOK HUNTER Skinner KNIFE w Sheath Hunting ER 151
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Elk Ridge Knives Guthook Hunting Skinning Knife Black Wood Handle Nylon Sheath
Elk Ridge Knives Guthook Hunting Skinning Knife Black Wood Handle Nylon Sheath
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Colt Ridge Runner Skinner Full Tang Skinning Hunter Hunting Knife
Colt Ridge Runner Skinner Full Tang Skinning Hunter Hunting Knife
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Elk Ridge Full Tang Hatchet Throwing Axe Camping Hunting Knife
Elk Ridge Full Tang Hatchet Throwing Axe Camping Hunting Knife
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Elk Ridge Jig Bone Curved Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
Elk Ridge Jig Bone Curved Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
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Elk Ridge Burl Wood Drop Point Hunter Hunting Skinning Knife
Elk Ridge Burl Wood Drop Point Hunter Hunting Skinning Knife
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Elk Ridge Curved Full Tang Red Orange Blaze Camo Skinner Hunting Knife
Elk Ridge Curved Full Tang Red Orange Blaze Camo Skinner Hunting Knife
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8 Tan Brown CAMO Hunter SKINNER Hunting Knife wCobra Style Blade Elk Ridge TA
8 Tan Brown CAMO Hunter SKINNER Hunting Knife wCobra Style Blade Elk Ridge TA
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Elk Ridge RAPTOR CLAW Mirror Blade Hunting Knife With Wood Handle ER 130S
Elk Ridge RAPTOR CLAW Mirror Blade Hunting Knife With Wood Handle ER 130S
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New 85 Hunting Knife Stainless Steel Gut Hook Rubber Grip Sheath Sharp
New 85 Hunting Knife Stainless Steel Gut Hook Rubber Grip Sheath Sharp
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ELK RIDGE 7 3 4 FULL TANG CAMO GUTHOOK HUNTING KNIFE with SHEATH ER116 NEW
ELK RIDGE 7 3 4 FULL TANG CAMO GUTHOOK HUNTING KNIFE with SHEATH ER116 NEW
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Elk Ridge Maple Burl Wood Upswept Hunting Skinner Knife
Elk Ridge Maple Burl Wood Upswept Hunting Skinner Knife
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Amazon Jungle Hunter HUNTING KNIFE Full Tang Hooked Saw Back Blade Elk Ridge
Amazon Jungle Hunter HUNTING KNIFE Full Tang Hooked Saw Back Blade Elk Ridge
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8 CAMO SKINNER Hunting Knife wCobra Blade Elk Ridge TA
8 CAMO SKINNER Hunting Knife wCobra Blade Elk Ridge TA
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ELK RIDGE Raiz Wood Game HUNTER Hunting Knife NEW ER048 Handles Leather Sheath
ELK RIDGE Raiz Wood Game HUNTER Hunting Knife NEW ER048 Handles Leather Sheath
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Elk Ridge Wood Upswept Hunting Skinner Gut Hook Knife
Elk Ridge Wood Upswept Hunting Skinner Gut Hook Knife
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Military Currahee D2 Tooth Steel Hunting Survival Tactical Knife Brand New
Military Currahee D2 Tooth Steel Hunting Survival Tactical Knife Brand New
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NEW 6 5 8 Ridge Runner Black AUS 6 Full Tang Neck Knife
NEW 6 5 8 Ridge Runner Black AUS 6 Full Tang Neck Knife
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Elk Ridge Green Camo Upswept Fixed Blade Hunter Skinnin Knife
Elk Ridge Green Camo Upswept Fixed Blade Hunter Skinnin Knife
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Elk Ridge Burl Wood Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
Elk Ridge Burl Wood Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
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ELK RIDGE 9 1 2 DROP POINT ALL CAMO HUNTING KNIFE w SHEATH FULL TANG ER068 NEW
ELK RIDGE 9 1 2 DROP POINT ALL CAMO HUNTING KNIFE w SHEATH FULL TANG ER068 NEW
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Elk Ridge Camo Hunter
Elk Ridge Camo Hunter
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Elk Ridge Fillet
Elk Ridge Fillet
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Elk Ridge Burl Wood Curved Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
Elk Ridge Burl Wood Curved Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
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Elk Ridge Pakkawood Handle Gut Hook Hunting Knife NEW
Elk Ridge Pakkawood Handle Gut Hook Hunting Knife NEW
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Elk Ridge Pakkawood Handle Skinner Hunting knife NEW
Elk Ridge Pakkawood Handle Skinner Hunting knife NEW
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Elk Ridge Maple Burl Wood Hunter Skinner Gut Hook Knife
Elk Ridge Maple Burl Wood Hunter Skinner Gut Hook Knife
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NEW 3 Pc Elk Ridge Pro Hunting Knife Set with Combo Sheath
NEW 3 Pc Elk Ridge Pro Hunting Knife Set with Combo Sheath
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ELK RIDGE Dark Wood Handles HUNTER Full Tang Knife New ER010 Hunting Sheath
ELK RIDGE Dark Wood Handles HUNTER Full Tang Knife New ER010 Hunting Sheath
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Elk Ridge Genuine Burl Wood Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
Elk Ridge Genuine Burl Wood Hunting Skinning Knife NEW
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Elk Ridge Full Tang Black Pakkawood Hunting Knife 192
Elk Ridge Full Tang Black Pakkawood Hunting Knife 192
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Elk Ridge Large Bowie Full Tang Hunting Skinning Knife
Elk Ridge Large Bowie Full Tang Hunting Skinning Knife
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Master Cutlery HK-106320 Outdoor Fixed Blade Knife, 7.5-Inch Overall
Master Cutlery HK-106320 Outdoor Fixed Blade Knife, 7.5-Inch Overall
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This is the Mini Full Tang Survival Knife Magnesium Fire Starter. The Blade of the knife has been constructed from 440 Stainless Steel with a tanto point. The sheath is tough green nylon with a belt loop...

Gerber 31-000558 Prodigy Tanto Serrated Edge Knife, Camo Nylon Sheath
Gerber 31-000558 Prodigy Tanto Serrated Edge Knife, Camo Nylon Sheath
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The Gerber Prodigy knife features a rugged blade with durable full tang construction that extends through the length of the handle. The tanto blade is ideal for thrusting and picking, while the textured TacHide handle ensures a firm non-slip grip in all conditions...

Elk Ridge Logo Full Tang Camo Skinner 8
Elk Ridge Logo Full Tang Camo Skinner 8" Knife
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This Elk Ridge® knife features a full-tang 440 stainless steel blade with a blood groove; a leather sheath is included.

Elk Ridge Full Tang Bowie Knife With Sheath - 8
Elk Ridge Full Tang Bowie Knife With Sheath - 8"
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Hand Crafted Heavy duty FULL TANG Bowie knife Real Burl Maple Hardwood Handles Overall Length: 8" Blade Length: 3-3/4" Blade Material: Stainless Steel Handle Material: Rivited on Burl Maple Sheath: Custom Balastic Nylon with stitched logo

Elk Ridge Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Maple Burl
Elk Ridge Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Maple Burl
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This Elk Ridge Knife has a 4 1/4 inch blade made of 440 stainless steel blade with a full tang construction. The handle is a contoured maple burl wood handle for a superior grip. Adding to the look is the Elk Ridge logo etched onto the blade...

Gerber 22-01629 LMF II Black Infantry Knife with 4.8-Inch Blade
Gerber 22-01629 LMF II Black Infantry Knife with 4.8-Inch Blade
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The Gerber 22-01629 LMF II Black Infantry Knife was designed for survival during even the worst conditions. This 10-inch survival knife was engineered by former military man Jeff Freeman and was field-tested with troops, ensuring that it can stand up to rugged, rigorous use and offer high performance under a variety of emergency conditions...

Elk Ridge Fixed Blade Knife Pakkawood Bowie
Elk Ridge Fixed Blade Knife Pakkawood Bowie
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The Elk Ridge Pakkawood Bowie knife comes equipped with a full tang 440 stainless steel blade. The handle is a genuine wooden handle with polished a metal guard and pommel. The handle has finger contours for improved grip...

Elk Ridge ER-018 Hunting Set, Set of 3
Elk Ridge ER-018 Hunting Set, Set of 3
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Elk Ridge 3 pc hunting knife set

Elk Ridge Pakkawood Hunting Knife Fixed Blade
Elk Ridge Pakkawood Hunting Knife Fixed Blade
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Featured on the 440 stainless steel blade of this knife is a double blood groove and a full tang construction. The blade is set into a genuine pakkawood handle. A laser etched elk ridge blade detail completes the look of this knife, A genuine leather sheath is included...

Elk Ridge Field Knife Pakkawood Set 2 Piece Set
Elk Ridge Field Knife Pakkawood Set 2 Piece Set
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The set of 2 knives features stainless steel blades with elegant pakkawood handles. Inlayed into both handles is the Elk Ridge medallion, done in a black and gold color two tone look. Laser etched into the blades is the Elk Ridge logo...

Ridge Full Tang

Grooming Your Goldendoodle And Other Shampooch Tips

Grooming your Goldendoodle and other sham-pooch tips

 

This article will hopefully help you in grooming your Goldendoodle and give you some other sham-pooch tips.  Goldendoodle  grooming and health  go hand in hand. Good grooming not only helps your Goldendoodle dog  look good, it is also important for your doodle's  physiological as well as the psychological health.  While some doodle owners take their doggies to their groomer,  many instead decide to groom their Goldendoodle dog themselves at home. If you begin grooming your Goldendoodle when he or she is very young,  they will come to enjoy bathtime and your doodle will not be difficult to groom at all.

Brushing your Goldendoodle  thoroughly every day is an important part of dog  grooming and health.  A shaggy or curly coated Goldendoodle will need to be brushed and groomed more often than the smooth coat doodle.  Because brushing and trimming isn't natural to a dog,  your doodle will need  to be trained in order to accept this kind of handling.  It is recommended by many dog groomers and doodle breeders  that bathing and trimming start at an early age.  It is best to proceed slowly at the beginning, giving your Goldendoodle lots of praises when they relax and enjoy the process.

As a breeder since 1996,  I always begin the grooming process with our doodle puppies when they are approx. 4 weeks of age.  I do recommend that a rubber mat be placed on the bottom of your tub which will help prevent your doodle from slipping and possibly getting injured.  Some puppies yelp and show fear when they are first introduced to water.  This fear will subside as your Goldendoodle is bathed more frequently, over time.  I personally use a small cat slicker brush on the coat of my Goldendoodles.  The slicker brush has many different sized bristles which will help pull out any dead hairs in the coat.  Some groomers do not recommend human shampoo.  However,  I never use shampoo which is made specifically for dogs.  There are many harsh chemicals which can cause your doodle to have not only dry skin,  but can cause skin allergies over a long period of time.  Instead,  I use non-tearing shampoo made for humans such as baby shampoo.  If you want to use shampoo with various fragrances,  the best ones are those with "apple" or "cherry" fragrances.  High quality shampoo can be purchased at hair specifica stores such as "Sally's".   I purchase my shampoo in bulk so that it lasts a very long time.  Before rinsing the coat of my Goldendoodles,  I spritz their coat with a nice detangler.  Some can be left in the coat and some have to be rinsed out.  However,  make sure to take a large, human comb and comb the detangler through the coat.  Rinse well.  You'll find your Goldendoodle's coat extremely soft to the touch after you have taken a blow dryer and dried your doodle completely.   In the summer,  you can simply hand towel your doodle's coat and then let him or her dry naturally.

If you have a grooming table,  you can trim your doodle's coat very easily.  A great place to purchase a grooming table is by ordering it online.  Revival Animal  has a nice list of grooming tables you may find for  a low price.  Some groomers use a clipper called "Groom Master", however,  I will personally tell  you that I found better success with the "A5 Turbo" clipper.  I began with the "Groom Master" clipper but found myself going through three of them before discovering that the "A5 Turbo" clipper worked entirely better and I could also find replacement blades locally instead of having to specically order blades that were only for the "Groom Master".   The "A5 Turbo" clipper has two speeds and will allow you to shave down your Goldendoodle in less than 30 minutes!  This clipper is very quick and reliable.   There are also various sized blades that will work great for this particular clipper and allows you to give your Goldendoodle various types of hair cuts.

If you decide to groom your Goldendoodle yourself,  you will want to go to your local "Sally's" store and purchase an apron which specifically helps repell hair.  It's a great investment.  Some groomers spend hundreds of dollars on scissors,  but you can find some great scissors that will last a very long time at your local department store in the "Crafts" or "Sewing" section.  A $15 pair of nice scissors will work and last just as long as the $150 pair.   Let me forwarn you that using scissors can be dangerous on your doodle if your Goldendoodle is not calm and relaxed during the grooming process.  You can easily cut your doodle or  yourself.  I can't even tell you how many times in 13 years I've cut myself or a dog, accidentally, if they turned their head quickly or jerked their foot away at the exact time as beginning to trim.  Some doodles have "ticklish" feet and will constantly jerk their feet as you try and trim around their pawpads.  Over time,  they get use to the scissors touching their feet but in the beginning,  you will need to be very careful with scissoring.

Your Goldendoodle  also has to learn to sit still or lie on his or her  side as and when needed.  Teaching your Goldendoodle to enjoy the grooming process is just a matter of time and repitition.  Other grooming tools needed are various types of brushes, combs, a wash cloth, ear cleaners and spritzer bottles.

If your shaggy or curly coat Goldendoodle's  hair is tangled, grooming can take longer and become  a bit tricky.  Proceed gently to avoid irritating your Goldendoodle's  skin.  Despite some doodle breeders' claims that Goldendoodles do not shed, your doodle will lose some hairs,  particularly during the dry winter months.  Some Goldendoodles can even have bouts of dry skin,  so care is necessary when grooming him or her.  Don't over bathe your doodle!  Unless your doodle dog is outside every single day getting into muddy situations or doing a lot of swimming at the beach or lake,  do not bathe your doodle more than twice a month.  Bathing more frequently will cause your doodle to have dry skin.  Even if you own a smooth coat Goldendoodle,  who needs relatively very little coat maintenence,  you will want to groom him or her on a regular basis simply because this process is good for your doodle's over all grooming health.

Grooming your Goldendoodle helps keep the dog's skin healthy and coat nice and shiny, not to mention,  it helps him or her smell good. Grooming your doodle dog  helps to improve the blood circulation; helps  keep  the coat free of ticks, fleas  and other less welcome visitors.   Remember to trim the hair underneath your doodle such as the inside of his or her legs and under the belly.  Close attention to your Goldendoodle's ears are especially important!  Hair can grow into the ear and that can cause yeast infections or ear infections.  Another important area for your Goldendoodle is around the eyes. Shaggy coated Goldendoodles have the most problems with their hair growing over or around the eyes.  If you do not pay careful attention to this,  hairs can curl inward and cause a corneal abrasion by touching the eye itself.  Always keep the hairs trimmed around your Goldendoodles' eyes when he or she is an adult dog.  Puppies do not require this type of trimming because their coat will change and go through 10-15 different coat phases before he or she turns 1 year of age.

Not all varieties of dogs need a bath everyday. Some short haired dogs require very little coat maintenence.  Some can make do with a bath once a month.  For smooth coat Goldendoodles,  you can simply use a washcloth to wipe the coat gently if you do not want to fully bathe him or her.  Shaggy coat and curly coat Goldendoodles have facial beards.  These beards tend to collect food particles or even dirt or grass if your doodle is outside playing.  I never recommend using shampoo around the face of your Goldendoodle.  Using a wash cloth that is damp and without soap or shampoo is best.  Some doodles require their mouths to be cleaned every day.  Coat staining can occur around the eyes or the mouth if this area isn't cleaned every day.   If you want to help your doodle not have a "tangly" coat,  spritz your doodle's coat prior to bathing with a "detangler".  Comb it thoroughly through the coat.  Then wet your doodle's coat completely and use your slicker brush to brush through the coat as you are wetting his or her coat.   This will help remove any tangles in the hair before their shamoo/bath.  Always keep soap away from your doodle's  eyes and ears and make sure to use an ear cleaner to help clean the insides of the ears.   An inexpensive ear cleaner can be made with White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.  Use a spritzer bottle and mix an equal portion of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together.  This not only helps clean your doodle's ears,  but helps them smell nicer too!   Never use Q-tips for cleaning the insides of your doodle's ears! Never!  Use a  washcloth or cotton balls. 

Grooming your Goldendoodle also helps you bond with your loving, wonderful tempered new pet!  It should  be quite obvious why dog grooming and dog health are so closely associated.    Even if your Goldendoodles  does not need daily brushing, it is necessary to check your doodle  every day. Keeping the skin of your Goldendoodle and his or her  body parts cut free and sore free is also an important part of your doodle's  grooming and health. If you discover fleas on your Goldendoodle's coat during the grooming process,  fleas  have to be removed with a fine-toothed comb, and embedded ticks have to be removed carefully with tweezers and alcohol.   Pouring a small amount of alcohol on the tick will help loosen its grip prior to removing it from your doodle's skin with tweezers.  A new flea prevention product called "Comfortis" is on the market and we use this on our Goldendoodles as well as other dogs.  It is a once a month tablet that helps flea prevention.   Always examine your doodle's nails,  ears and teeth as part of your dog grooming routine, each and every time you groom your lovely Goldendoodle dog. 

Goldendoodle and other dog  grooming and health are so closely associated also because the skin is the first indicator of the state of your pet's health. Flea allergies, contact allergies, skin rashes and irritations need to be stopped at the earliest.  Ears should be regularly checked. The insides of the ear should be a pale pink. If they show any discoloration or give out an unpleasant odor,  this could be a sign of an ear infection or mite infestation.  Have your Vet look into the matter before proceeding with medication to treat the problem.  Make sure to take your doodle to your vet for a closer examination if you see discoloration inside of his or her ears or smell an odor coming from the inside of the ear.  Your doodle's  toenails have to be clipped every two or three weeks, depending upon how much exercise your doodle gets every day.  Nails can be trimmed with human nail clippers if your doodle is a puppy.  If an adult,  the guillatine type of nail trimmers works great but you must use these type of nail clippers with extreme care.  You can actually lose a toe or your own finger if you are not care.  Have your vet show you first,  how to properly clip your Goldendoodle's toe nails before you do it yourself.  If you do not feel comfortable in nail trimming,  always have your groomer or your vet perform this procedure.  Examine your Goldendoodles' paw  pads to see that there is nothing stuck between them.  Sometimes hair grows between the pads and pebbles or small rocks or twigs can get tangled up inside of the hair that will cause your doodle pain as he or she walks.  Make sure to check your doodle's pads every day.  If hair is growing around the pads,  you will need to carefully trim the hairs with scissors. 

Teeth cleaning is  important to your doodle's over all health maintenence as well. Your doodle  can develop cavities or periodontal diseases, just like humans,  too. Cleaning the dog's teeth twice a week with pet toothpaste and a small toothbrush is advisable.  There are some very good teeth cleaning products on the market.  You can also clean your Goldendoodle's teeth during his or her grooming process.

Regular grooming not only helps keep your doodle  healthy, it also offers bonding time for you and your Goldendoodle.  In the natural world, dogs lick each other and groom each other. I don't think you want to lick your Goldendoodle in order to clean him or her?  This licking by other dogs  reinforces pack behavior and subordination. But you can reinforce pack behaviour and subordination by regularly grooming your doodle with brushes and combes.  Brushing or combing your Goldendoodle's coat  for 10-20 minutes every day or as often as necessary will bring your Goldendoodle  immeasurably closer to you, immense pleasure and will also help keep your doodle  healthy.  Goldendoodles can live up to 20 years under ideal circumstances and if immaculately cared for.

Some Goldendoodles may require professional grooming to maintain their  hair and coat health  if you are not experienced in grooming your doodle,  yourself.  If you do not have the time to groom your doodle on your own or if you do not feel comfortable in grooming your Goldendoodle on your own,  then your doodle will have to be trained to stand properly and to tolerate the attention of a stranger.  Dogs  that have no hair on the skin will need special skin creams to keep the surface oily and germ free. If you own a hairless dog,  then of course you will want to also use a sun screen to help protect your dogs' skin from harmful sun rays.

Dog grooming and health are mutually dependent. Without grooming,  your dog will not be able to retain good health; Without grooming,  your dog could have a shorter life span.  In spite of all the exercise and good food you give to your canine, without proper grooming health,  your pet will have a shorter life.   In case of dogs that shed heavily, regular grooming helps you to combat floating tufts of hair and speed up the shedding process. Dog grooming is not only about dog health, it is also about bonding, trust and love.

**About the author:  Dee Gerrish of Goldendoodle World has been a private, professional, hobby breeder since 1996.  Dee Gerrish has written extensively about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999.  More information can be obtained about the Goldendoodle dog at http://www.goldendoodleworld.com

*Copyright protected March 9, 2009.

About the Author

Dee Gerrish has been a private, professional breeder for 13 years as of Jan. 2009; She was a respite and foster care provider in Mannheim, Germany and won many community awards for her dedicated service. Dee has written very popular Goldendoodle articles that are listed across the internet.