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Exclusive Doodle Grooming

SPECIALIZED IN DOODLES

"Don't poodle my doodle!"

A head-turning awesome trim is going to be the least your doodle will get at Betty's. Implementing dog training for handling doodles in safety and in comfort on either end of the grooming table, Betty grooms doodles without using grooming loops, muzzles, and restraints.

Your doodle will be as relaxed as you are on your spa day.

Where Pretty Comes Happy

ONE DOODLE AT A TIME

The Wholesome Doodle Spa Experience

The Wholesome Doodle Spa experience starts with first-class customer service, smooth communication flow, and detailed intake forms.

Your first appointment begins with a meet-and-greet session to build trust among the doodle, the pawrents, and Betty. This is the time dedicated to talking in detail about the desired trim, current hair quality, and behavior, and Betty will answer any questions you may have. After talking about the time of the pickup and saying goodbye, your doodle and Betty goes to discover the doodle spa.

The haircut is carried out in a one-on-one setting in a low-distraction environment dedicated to high-energy level dogs to keep them safe and focused on grooming.

This unique mix of planning and care results in such a level of harmony, comfort, and cooperation that your doodle can get rejuvenated just as humans do on a spa day without grooming loops, goatee grabs, and restraint.

A PERSONAL LETTER FROM BETTY

If you are looking for the same gentle care for your doodle that you get on your own spa day, I am ready to provide the outstanding grooming experience you and your doodle desire.

"Let it be grooming your doodle or helping you learn to do it yourself; I am excited to join you on your doodle grooming journey.

Shall your motivation for getting to know my work be your doodle's grooming going south by "poodled trims" or short shaves in the past, or you not having the heart to have your baby put up with general salon protocols like cages, goatee grabs, or the lack of connection between doodle-pawrent-groomer, I am here for you.

I specialized in doodles because I found meaning and joy in connecting with high-energy level breeds and with clients who are as particular and detailed about their doodle's needs as I am in my personal life about my family's.

When I see three desired trim images, five of the no-go styles, and half a page of the haircut details and care instructions my future clients want for their baby, I get very excited because I see the infinite caring doodles get in those homes. It gives me clarity and directions to get everyone's needs met. Yours, your doodle's and mine to fulfill others' needs and score doggy kisses on the ride.

Additionally, I am happy to help you find a way to have more fun and more effective brushing and combing experience at home between haircuts in person or via the Doodle Grooming Academy online.

I am excited to hear what you have to say, and I am hopeful we will meet soon in person or online!

Belly rubs to your doodle! :)

~Betty"

What Is Wholesome Grooming?

A custom spa day built around the needs and comfort of canine, client, and care provider.

Shaping the grooming industry's standards

Choosing Relaxation Over Restraint

Betty's furry clients comply with her requests to jump up or down when she asks for it; they stay, turn around, sit, and stand when it's time to work on a new body part. Trust is further strengthened by not making demands, so when a dog is overstimulated, the grooming stops, and they take a break to assess the situation and devise a plan.

If necessary, the grooming appointment gets split up, and Betty recommends training sessions to transform behavior. With this approach, dogs feel respected, and grooming is done promptly in harmony and comfort.

With this approach, there is no need to use grooming loops, muzzles, goatee grabs, and other uncomfortable or painful methods to keep dogs still. Dogs will collaborate willingly.

Low distraction atmosphere combined with dog training

Adding Comfort to Safety & Style

Betty believes dog behavior changes proportionally by eliminating environmental distractions. Instead of adding tools of restraint to a high-distraction grooming environment, Betty eliminated the distractions.

She supplemented the relaxing atmosphere with her dog training skills to build connection and trust for handling and grooming. As a result, dogs tune in to her calm and compassionate person and cooperate willingly.

Wet Or Dry, With A Smile!

Wholesome doodle grooming

What Betty Offers

Finding a groomer who can do a haircut you like is hard. Finding a groomer that your doodle loves is even harder. Finding a groomer who can accomplish both for you might just have happened.

One-on-one Appointments

The core step of a low-distraction environment is having one dog in the room at a time. This will help the dog focus on the groomer, and the tasks and funny noises, treats, and butt and belly rubs will grab the dog's attention, keep the dog still, and concentrate on grooming.
Freely Moving Dog Handling

When there are no distractions and the dog is exercised, it is much easier to keep their attention on us, the care providers, and groom them off-leash/off-loop on the grooming table. Some prior training is necessary to introduce the table to the doodle and knowledge of "grooming table manners for dogs and humans" for the care provider to understand how their behavior influences the dog's and what makes them stay still or move along them.
Doodle-led Workflow

When a dog gets overstimulated, Betty either takes a break or starts working on a different body part to ease the dog's worry. When necessary, the grooming gets split up. At any time the dog shows sensitivity signs (early or late), it is discussed with the pawrent at the time of the pickup or mid-grooming over the phone when necessary, and a new plan gets created to suit the need for comfort and to finish the trim in a timely manner.
Doodle Coat-Friendly Tools

Betty uses tools that are gentle on the coat and skin and are effective on mats. She uses long-pinned, sparse slicker brushes (Big K from Chris Christensen - not the coral Big G!), long-pinned, metal, coarse combs, human hair-dryer for puppies and for the face area to dry, and high-velocity blow-dryer only when the coat requires it and the dog is used to it. Betty does not use dematting rakes or dremels.
Doodle Soul-Friendly Methods

When it comes to picking a method or a strategy, the dog's comfort is taken into account, along with safety and efficiency. Betty does not use goatee grabs or chin grabs; instead, she uses the power of low distraction atmosphere, training, exercise, and a more respectful method, like the "C hold" on the muzzle for performing haircuts on the head safely.
Pawrental Education

Teaching pawrents to exercise their doodle before the spa day, helping them overcome training difficulties when getting used to grooming tools, etc., will provide significant help to have a cooperative doodle on the grooming table and at home for hair maintenance as well.
Frequent Potty Breaks

Before and after potty breaks are implemented in the care plan. Potty breaks are arranged as needed for longer appointments and provided at least hourly.
Non-toxic Grooming Supplies

Betty uses the Earthbath brand to get the coat clean and smelling natural, to be shiny and get ease with brushing, and to keep the tangles away. Her preferred favorites are the Fragrance-free hypoallergenic shampoo and the Oatmeal-aloe conditioner. Earthbath products are animal cruelty-free and are free of soap, gluten, DEA, parabens, synthetic dyes, sulfates, or phthalates.
Warm Spa Towels

Let it be summer or wintertime; nothing beats the hug of a warm towel after a shower. If only we had someone to warm it up for us, right? Doggies appreciate the cozy transition in a warm towel from the tub to the ground. The "after-bath rolls, rubs, and shake-shakes" have a special vibe when they are carried out on "warm clouds."
New Exam Gloves For Each Ear

Betty removes ear hair with her fingers (no hemostats), and she uses new exam gloves on each ear to keep the ears safe and prevent bad bacteria from being transferred from one ear to the other and from one doggy to the other. (Using gloves for ear care might sound self-evident, but unfortunately, oftentimes, it is not the protocol salons advocate for or follow.)
Nail Trimming And Filing

Betty files doggy nails right after trimming to make them rounded and smooth. That way, we can avoid scratches on dogs and humans alike. Betty uses a dog nail file (she does not use nail grinders) to provide the most comfort for the dog and to give zero chance of tearing out the coat with the fast-working drum of a nail grinder machine.
Anal Gland Checkup

Betty checks the anal glands, and when something is going on, she will tell the details, and you all together come up with a plan. Full anal glands are a symptom of an underlying cause. Just expressing the gland won't fix the root cause. Routine anal gland expressions do more harm than good, so Betty does checkups only and discussions for plans in case there are signs of issues with the anal sacs.