05/04/2026
If you have a doodle, you’ve probably figured out that even in between haircuts at the groomers, your dog’s eyes get covered up with hair. I’m not sure if it’s the at-home groomer in me, but I hate to see their eyes covered up, and I’m sure it bothers them too! 🫣
Being able to do “basic maintenance” with a breed that has quite re-occurring and frequent grooming needs is pretty important! You don’t need to give your own haircuts or anything, but knowing how to at least clean up the hair around their eyes is a must, in my opinion.
✂️ REMEMBER, less is more. Don’t be too overeager with the amounts you’re taking off, and always comb everything forward in between your trimming ✂️
I remember sharing about this a few years back and the comment section being flooded with people *proudly* stating this would be so dangerous with their dog and it should just be left up to the professionals.
But here’s the thing: It’s not a flex to not be capable of something basic ✋🏼
You don’t need to feel bad if you aren’t able to achieve this YET, some dogs were not consistently grooming desensitized through puppyhood & beyond, however, it’s totally possible with practice. It’s the same as nail trimming, brushing, and ear cleaning, etc!
We do this with puppies as early as 5 weeks old, and continue till the day they join their families. Start with a metal comb and get them comfortable with the sensation of something by their eyes, muzzle, forehead, etc 🐾 While mentioning grooming exposure, we also really love the electric toothbrush (it mimics the sound and feeling of a buzzer) and you can even get those from your local dollar store 🙌🏼
With love 😘
