How to Wash and Care for a Poodle at Home? Poodles look fluffy and very cute, but their hair grows very fast, so that after just1-2 weeks of styling, they need to be trimmed again. The price for a bath+ trim at least costs1-2 hundred yuan at the minimum. Such expenses are hard to bear. Therefore, we prefer to solve it ourselves at home.

1.Brush the hair before bathing

How to Wash and Care for a Poodle at Home? Brushing can open up hair knots and remove large dirt chunks, making it easier for the owner to bathe the dog.
2.Bathing frequency

Bathing can effectively remove old skin flakes accumulated on the skin, bathing a poodle once every two weeks in summer and once a month in winter is appropriate. Bathing too frequently might damage the oily protective layer on the dog's fur.
3.Use of hair care spray

If the dog's living environment is dry, it may cause a lot of dandruff. You can use some oily hair care sprays. Spraying on the hair can prevent rapid evaporation of moisture from the dog's fur.

4.Brush hair again after bathing

After bathing, brush the dog's hair again. You can use a hairdryer to assist. Do not place the hairdryer nozzle too close to the dog, and do not set the temperature too high, or the dog may get burned. If you find knots during brushing, moisten the knots with water before continuing. If the knots are too large and cannot be opened, you have to cut them off.

5.Clean ears and trim nails

How to Wash and Care for a Poodle at Home? Gently wipe the ears with a cotton swab dipped in ear oil. Note that the cotton swab should not be inserted too deeply. Then trim the nails after confirming the cutting position by quickly cutting. Finally, use a file to smooth out rough edges.
6.Express anal glands

How to Wash and Care for a Poodle at Home? Many dogs smell because their anal glands need to be expressed. The glands are located at the four and eight o'clock positions under the dog's anus. When you feel two bulging small sacs, you can start expressing the anal glands. Press from light to heavy, and do not put your face near the dog's anus because the liquid inside the glands may spray onto your face, which is an indescribable feeling.
7.Hair trimming

How to Wash and Care for a Poodle at Home? Poodle trimming requires attention to six lines—the lines of the legs, back, hips, chest, waist, and head. The laziest way is just to cut the hair short based on the last trim. However, if you want your dog to have a new style, you need to do some homework in advance and choose a style suitable for the dog's body type and personality.

How to Wash and Care for a Poodle at Home? Following this whole routine at home consumes a lot of time. Lazy people should obediently take their dogs to a pet salon, but for those with strong hands-on ability, GGMM you need to keep it up~