Oodles pet styling by Alex

04/09/2026

One thing I wish more owners knew is that you don’t need to wait until your dog looks really overgrown before booking a groom. 🤍

In fact, keeping on top of their coat usually makes the whole experience easier for everyone.

When the coat gets too long, knots can start forming underneath, especially around the ears, legs, chest and harness areas.

By the time you can clearly see the matting, it may already be uncomfortable for your pup.

Regular grooming helps keep the coat manageable, gives us more options with their haircut and can make the grooming experience calmer too.

If you’re not sure how often your dog should be coming in, ask me at their next appointment. Every coat is a little different, and I’m always happy to help you work out a routine that suits your pup. 🐶🐾

Alex from Oodles by Alex

31/08/2026

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28/08/2026

The last week of winter always feels like a little turning point in the salon.

The days start feeling lighter, spring is just around the corner, and those thick winter coats are often ready for some extra attention. 🐶

Even when a dog still looks soft and fluffy, I can often find little knots beginning underneath—particularly behind the ears, under the legs, around the chest and through the areas where collars and harnesses rub.

This is a lovely time to give the coat a proper check before the weather begins warming up.

At home, try gently parting the hair with your fingers and looking close to the skin. If you find a little tangle, work slowly and avoid pulling at it. If it feels tight or your dog is uncomfortable, it may be safer to leave it for their groomer.

There is never any shame in finding knots. Soft and curly coats can change quickly, especially through winter.

A groom now can help your pup move into spring feeling lighter, tidier and much more comfortable. 🌼🐾

Alex from Oodles by Alex

21/08/2026

Not every dog walks into the salon feeling confident.

Some are curious straight away. Others need time to sniff, watch and work out whether they feel safe. Some may have had a difficult experience before, while others simply find new sounds and sensations a little overwhelming.

When I notice a dog becoming unsure, I don’t believe the answer is always to push through as quickly as possible.

Sometimes the kindest thing I can do is pause.

That might mean giving them a moment to settle, changing how I’m holding them, introducing a tool more slowly or adjusting what we can comfortably achieve during that appointment.

Of course, I still need to keep every dog safe and complete as much of the groom as I reasonably can. But I also want them to leave without feeling that they had to fight their way through the experience.

Building trust can take time, especially with nervous dogs. Every calm interaction helps make the next visit feel a little more familiar.

For me, grooming is not only about how your dog looks when they leave.

It’s about how they feel while they are here too. 🤍

Alex from Oodles by Alex

19/08/2026

One thing I often hear is:

“But I brush them all the time.”

And most of the time, their owner genuinely is brushing them. 🤍

The tricky part is that a fluffy coat can look beautifully brushed on top while little knots are forming closer to the skin underneath.

They usually hide in the areas that move or rub the most, like:

🐾 Behind the ears
🐾 Under the legs
🐾 Around the chest
🐾 Beneath collars and harnesses
🐾 Through the tail and back legs

When you’re brushing at home, try parting the coat into small sections and checking that your brush can move gently from near the skin through to the ends.

There’s no need to rush through the whole dog in one sitting either. A couple of calm, thorough sections each day can be much more manageable for both of you.

And please don’t feel embarrassed if you find knots. They can develop quickly, especially in soft or curly coats. The important thing is noticing them early and getting the right help before they become uncomfortable.

Alex from Oodles by Alex 🐾

14/08/2026

Some dogs walk into the salon ready to explore.

Others need a little more time to sniff, look around and understand what is happening before they feel comfortable. 🤍

That is why I believe grooming should never feel like a race.

A calm appointment may include pauses, reassurance, a gentle introduction to the equipment and time for your dog to settle between different parts of the groom.

Every dog communicates differently, and paying attention to their body language helps me understand when they are comfortable and when they may need a moment.

The finished groom is important, but so is the experience your dog has along the way.

My aim is for each little dog to feel cared for, listened to and as comfortable as possible during their visit. 🐶🐾

12/08/2026

Sometimes a dog can look beautifully brushed on top while small knots are forming closer to the skin underneath. 🐶

This often happens when the brush only moves across the outer layer of the coat.

When brushing at home, try gently separating the hair into small sections and working from close to the skin through to the ends.

Pay extra attention to:

🐾 Behind the ears
🐾 Under the legs
🐾 Around the collar or harness
🐾 The tail and back legs

If the brush catches or cannot move through comfortably, avoid pulling or repeatedly brushing over the same spot. The area may need some extra care.

A few calm minutes of regular brushing can help keep the coat comfortable and make grooming appointments easier for your dog too. 🤍

Alex from Oodles by Alex 🐾

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

A calm grooming experience isn’t about rushing a dog through every part of the appointment.

Sometimes it means giving them a moment to look around, smell the equipment and settle into the space before we begin. 🤍

Some dogs arrive feeling confident, while others need more reassurance, patience and time to understand that they are safe.

That’s why I love working one-on-one with small dogs. It allows me to pay attention to their body language, take things at their pace and adjust the appointment where needed.

The goal is not only a beautiful groom.

It’s helping each dog leave feeling a little more comfortable and confident than when they arrived. 🐶🐾