Clyde Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I blame DOL for playing up the last two days!! It's gotten us all on edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Dog world is great, I havnt had my dogs groomed there but I use their baths reguarly and they are all really nice :p ... reminds me I have to take lil Oscar down, he hasnt had a hyrdobath yet *bad mummy* LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra_labradoodle Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Wow ... I never thought calling my pup a 'Labradoodle' would create such an emotional and opinionated side topic. Thanks for everyone's advice though WRT grooming. I did pick up the yellow pages and when there were soooooo many groomers, that's when I decided to join a forum to see if someone could recommend one - Thanks to all those who did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicestman77 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Is there anyone who can reccommend a good dog groomer in Canberra please? We have a Labradoodle pup (fleece coat) who daily we pick 30-40 prickles off. We think a trim might be exactly what the doctor ordered.Thanks in advance. Hi there, yes there is i have been intouch with Liz at ET'S Pet Grooming Service 0262319372, she said she would be delighted to groom your Ladradoodle, she said she does quite a few of them, nicestman77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I agree with Xavier, a person has the right to join these forums and ask a question no matter what type of dog they have, be it purebred, cross bred, or whatever. This was an innocent question on grooming from a dog owner and as such should be answered accordingly. And No I dont "like" a lot of the dog crosses but I keep my mouth shut. I hope that Canberra Labradoodle hasnt been put off by his welcome to DOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra_labradoodle Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Thanks Hesapandabear ... I joined the forum for some information on grooming and I appreciate the advice I received. I would like to say though that I think the carry on from some on the forum members was ridiculous and childish. We're all supposed to be 'dog' lovers who cares what the 'breed' is. Our family had our reasons for choosing a LABRADOODLE and couldn't be happier with our decision. Thanks again for those who took the time to help with my enquiry! Edited February 9, 2006 by canberra_labradoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Wow ... I never thought calling my pup a 'Labradoodle' would create such an emotional and opinionated side topic. It is because a 'labradoodle' is not a recognised breed, so therefore isn't anything other then a lab x poodle....If you do a search on "designer dogs" Back yard breeds, puppy farms...You will find why we get so upset when people pretend a cross breed to be a real breed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Our family had our reasons for choosing a LABRADOODLE and couldn't be happier with our decision.Thank again for those who took the time to help with my enquiry! I find it very hard to believe that the reason you choice a lab x poodle, couldn't be find in a purebred dog, bred by ethical responsible breeders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mickatie there is no point having a go at CLabradoodle. Not everyone is a dog guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 What exactly is a "fleece" coat? As a groomer I haven't heard of that term before... I have groomed dogs which fur comes off in sheets like sheep but they're the matted neglected coats. Is that what this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverblue Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Sheesh Mickatie I groom a few of these dogs, & I reckon a 4' blade all over is the go Edited February 9, 2006 by Silverblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Back to the topic. I am looking for a very patient and gentle groomer on North side with their own premises, as we live outside metropolitan area and will have to deliver and pick up. The dog is an aging and little grumpy, set in her ways corgi, blowing her coat at present. If you have had a positive experience please PM me. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mickatie You seem to have missed the point here. If you want a discussion on labradors/poodle crosses or any other "type" of dog, take yourself elsewhere in these forums. This has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with a question concerning the grooming of a dog, pure and simple. Mossy, if you are talking about the northside of Canberra, suggest you email Nicestman for advice, he worked as a groomer in Canberra for yonks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) I'm sorry, are you saying that you think my response was rude? That's right. Also unnecessary and off topic. If so, I'm offended by that and request you retract How about YOU retract your unecessary and off topic comments so you don't offend a genuine dog lover who came here seeking advice for a particular concern and nothing else? Because I was not being rude or patronising, simply stating a fact. There IS no such breed as a labradoodle, a dog of this type IS a lab cross poodle. Unless we continue to educate people when they make a mistake, we'll have ppl assuming these crossbred dogs are actual breeds when they are not - as another DOLer often says, "education is the key". I am educating this person as to the type of dog they keep b/c there is no such breed as a labradoodle. OTOH, it seems you were being rude AND patronising in a deliberate manner. Edit for typo...typ is not a word but type is! Edited February 12, 2006 by lillysmum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 lillysmum as I said to mickatie: This is simply not the place to continue on and on and on ad infinitum about whether or not a labradoodle is a breed, a cross breed, or a Heinz all sorts. The owner of the dog had a question concerning grooming nothing more and nothing less., and has every right to ask a question here without being given a lecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I'm sorry that you consider my replies "lectures" b/c that's not my aim. Educating ppl is the beginning of the process not the end. A person is entitled to ask questions about a topic and should also expect replies that go off topic b/c that's human nature, also called hijacking on some forums. We are each entitled to draw on our knowledge in replying to any post on any topic, are we not? I hope that the OP has managed to find an appropriate groomer for her lab cross. There are so many to choose from in the ACT region that it can't be that difficult to find a good one IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I find burs can be a problem for my miniature poodle, too. If a 'fleece' coat is poodle-like, read on, otherwise ignore. What kind of brush and/or comb do you use? I find a long-tooth comb and slicker brush with rounded pins on the ends good for getting the extra bits out of my dogs coat- sand, prickly things etc. (he's active). Slicker brush with the rounded ends seems gentler and he hated the slicker brush I had without them. My dog only become matted at the elbows when I'd left combing, brushing and clipping too long (learned from experience!). Also, washing your dog when his coat's wet will make any tangles/ minor matting worse. A good clip will give you a 'clean slate' to start with. Addit: Please don't take the 'labradoodle' argument personally. It's directed at breeders, not the dogs themselves. We all love dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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