Watch a Youtube video, OP.

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Anonymous wrote:You are letting the dog get matted. That's on you. There aren't any tips to give other than brush him after a bath with conditioner. They aren't making excuses- you are being unreasonable.

If you can't deal with long poodle hair- get him a puppy cut and be done. That's cheap and easy to maintain.

Fair enough but I’ve asked them for help figuring out how to brush the dog to avoid tangles (any mating has been really minor) and they told me I need to buy an expensive brush, but that was it. I swear I’m not usually this clueless!

I’m not sure what you’re asking. There’s no “trick” to it. Get a comb (doesn’t have to be expensive, just sturdy) put the teeth next to the dogs skin, pull through the hair. If it’s matted, cut the mats out with scissors. It’s easy if you do it frequently (ideally every day if the dog has long hair).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are letting the dog get matted. That's on you. There aren't any tips to give other than brush him after a bath with conditioner. They aren't making excuses- you are being unreasonable.

If you can't deal with long poodle hair- get him a puppy cut and be done. That's cheap and easy to maintain.

Fair enough but I’ve asked them for help figuring out how to brush the dog to avoid tangles (any mating has been really minor) and they told me I need to buy an expensive brush, but that was it. I swear I’m not usually this clueless!

So did you buy the brush? It's not rocket science to use it. You need to do it daily ideally, minimum every other day.

I honestly don't know why people like the poodle/doodle coats so much--they are a LOT of work to maintain properly!

Yes I got it!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are letting the dog get matted. That's on you. There aren't any tips to give other than brush him after a bath with conditioner. They aren't making excuses- you are being unreasonable.

If you can't deal with long poodle hair- get him a puppy cut and be done. That's cheap and easy to maintain.

Fair enough but I’ve asked them for help figuring out how to brush the dog to avoid tangles (any mating has been really minor) and they told me I need to buy an expensive brush, but that was it. I swear I’m not usually this clueless!

I'm sure there are videos on YouTube that will help you

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are letting the dog get matted. That's on you. There aren't any tips to give other than brush him after a bath with conditioner. They aren't making excuses- you are being unreasonable.

If you can't deal with long poodle hair- get him a puppy cut and be done. That's cheap and easy to maintain.

Fair enough but I’ve asked them for help figuring out how to brush the dog to avoid tangles (any mating has been really minor) and they told me I need to buy an expensive brush, but that was it. I swear I’m not usually this clueless!

So did you buy the brush? It's not rocket science to use it. You need to do it daily ideally, minimum every other day.

I honestly don't know why people like the poodle/doodle coats so much--they are a LOT of work to maintain properly!

Anonymous wrote:You are letting the dog get matted. That's on you. There aren't any tips to give other than brush him after a bath with conditioner. They aren't making excuses- you are being unreasonable.

If you can't deal with long poodle hair- get him a puppy cut and be done. That's cheap and easy to maintain.

Fair enough but I’ve asked them for help figuring out how to brush the dog to avoid tangles (any mating has been really minor) and they told me I need to buy an expensive brush, but that was it. I swear I’m not usually this clueless!

You are letting the dog get matted. That's on you. There aren't any tips to give other than brush him after a bath with conditioner. They aren't making excuses- you are being unreasonable.

If you can't deal with long poodle hair- get him a puppy cut and be done. That's cheap and easy to maintain.

Well, it’s $150 for my 30 pound Goldendoodle, plus I tip 20%. And we do that every 8 weeks. But I’m horrible with brushing, so need the grooming often.

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Anonymous wrote:I had a standard poodle years ago and it cost me $80 per grooming at that time. It’s probably closer to 100 or 110 now I would think due to inflation. Where do you live? Are you in Virginia, DC, Maryland? Can’t help with a Groomer recommendation unless I know where you live

I am Alexandria but could do South Arlington, Fairfax near 95/395.

Try Annandale pet spa. For my super fluffy 30 lb dog it’s only $85, so I would bet under $150 for yours.

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Anonymous wrote:I had a standard poodle years ago and it cost me $80 per grooming at that time. It’s probably closer to 100 or 110 now I would think due to inflation. Where do you live? Are you in Virginia, DC, Maryland? Can’t help with a Groomer recommendation unless I know where you live

I am Alexandria but could do South Arlington, Fairfax near 95/395.

Oh. I live in Maryland. I found my Groomer via the next door app.

I have a Samoyed with a double coat, who not only sheds but needs to be brushed and blown out (not clipped though). I've always groomed him myself. It requires time and arm strength. At the end, I have the equivalent of a second dog, in hair fluff! I use both a large brush and a comb, and when he blows his coat twice a year, I need to use a professional-strength dog dryer outside on the porch to blow away all his undercoat. He hates that part, but it must be done, otherwise he overheats and sheds like crazy.