CAVOODLE

Lucius

Lucius the 1yo Cavoodle puppy is having a bath and tidy up with Michelle. He is new to grooming, so having a tidy between grooms is ideal to help settle him into a great grooming regime.

Part 1

Michelle is doing some basic handling to make sure Lucius is comfortable with the grooming process. She takes her time to settle him on the table, and begins checking each area, looking for knots or tangles. He has been pre bathed and dried.

Part 2

Lucius is having his eyes trimmed. Take time settling a puppy into this experience. Rubbing with your finger will get him used to the experience.

Part 3

Michelle settles Lucius into the rest of the tidy. A bottom trim, tail trim and a general check for balance.

Study Notes | Key Concepts

- Always start with gentle handling, especially with young or nervous dogs.
- Use a wider-tooth comb initially, working section by section before switching to a finer comb.
- Line brush each area carefully to ensure no knots or undercoat tangles.
- Tidy the pads by working along the natural pad lines (V shape) without shaving too high or wide.
- Use curved scissors around the foot to create a neat U-shape, keeping the grooming light for a natural look.
- Gently comb and scissor around the eyes to clear hair away.
- Avoid pulling the entire head's hair forward to trim the fringe—focus only on the fringe area for a balanced look.
- Trim around the bottom using short, gentle strokes with a #10 blade.
- Focus on creating a tidy appearance without trimming too deeply into the groin or leg areas
- Use positive language and tones to reassure the dog, especially when nervous.
- If a mistake is made, try to blend the area naturally to make it appear intentional.
- Review each area after grooming, ensuring no hair touches the ground and the dog’s hygiene areas are clean.
- Make sure the trim looks even and balanced, avoiding any visible choppy marks.