Fluffy

✨ 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐲’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐤! ✂️🐶 When trimming fringe, it’s easy to accidentally take the scissors too far into the cheek area — and once that happens, it’s tough to blend it out smoothly. 😬 That’s why Lainey always teaches: 👉 Start from the back corner of the eye, cut to the middle, then repeat on the other side. 📐 Keep control of your shape and protect that soft, balanced look. Finish by using your thinning shears to blend any harsh lines and bring back that sweet...

🐶 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼✂️ Some dogs just won’t stop sitting… up, down, up, down 😮‍💨 And here’s James’ biggest tip for handling it like a pro: 👉 Don’t exhaust yourself and don’t fight the dog. Instead of getting flustered or repeatedly lifting them: 🐾 Change your position — walk around the dog 🐾 Work on what they will tolerate first 🐾 Leave tricky tasks (like nails) for later 🐾 Stay calm, patient, and in control If a dog doesn’t like one part of the groom...

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩)! 🐶💨 Drying while brushing doesn’t have to wreck your shoulders (or your bank account). In this session from our 10-Day Intensive Grooming Course, James shows students a clever, no-fuss setup to make drying easier, faster, and way more ergonomic. 💡 The trick? Fold your apron, tuck in the drawstrings, and slide the dryer into your hip like a holster. Boom! Two free hands to brush and dry like a pro. It’s all about: ✔️ Medium heat + controlled...

𝙊𝙤𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀🐶✨ Lainey shows students how to trim oodle ears safely and beautifully: 🐕 Comb the ear hair first (no tangles allowed). 💦 A little spray helps tame static. 👂 Always feel where the ear leather ends before cutting. ✂️ Hold the ear in its natural drop — no pulling sideways. 〰️ Scissor a soft curve along the bottom for a natural shape. 🚫 Keep scissors clear of the mouth and tongue. 💡 For now, just tidy the tips — save bigger trims for full grooms. 📚 Want...

🐶 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝘆: 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 ✂️ Michelle walks our students through how to trim and shape a Cavalier’s head , focusing on soft lines, ear safety, and that signature plush look. 💈 Here’s what’s covered: 🔹 Check behind the ears : short and clean helps avoid matting. 🔹 Blend into the ear by combing, flicking, and fanning with precision. 🔹 Feel for the end of the ear before trimming to avoid accidents. 🔹 Shape the round head : start straight, then round gently...

✂️ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 🐶💫 Trimming the fringe? Here's how to keep it safe, soft, and symmetrical: 👉 Start by holding your scissors at a 45° angle away from the eyes. Cut from the back corner of the eye to the middle , then repeat on the other side. This helps shape a soft, natural finish and protects the eye area! ✨ Got a thick fringe? Work in layers. Pull each section down and repeat the same technique: no shortcuts! 🚫 Don’t cut straight up : that removes too much and leaves a...

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✨ Fluff Drying Oodles the Right Way! ✨ Lainey shows how to get that perfect fluffy oodle finish 🐶✂️ 🐾 Always protect their eyes , spray onto your hands if needed and wipe gently 🐾 Dry thoroughly with the big dryer first, then finish with the smaller dryer for detail work 🐾 Brush up and out to straighten curls — no curls left behind! 🐾 Make sure the coat is bone dry or it’ll curl back up 🐾 Comb through to check everything is fluffy, smooth, and ready for styling 💡 Pro tip: Fluff drying...

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 🐶 Want that “fresh from the salon” oodle look? The magic’s in the top line & cheeks and Lainey’s got the play-by-play. 🔹 Start smart: Clip from just above the eyes (never into them!) over the head & around the ear. 🔹 Ear safety first: Flip the ear back so it doesn’t get caught in your comb. 🔹 Cheek zone: Back corner of the eye → front of the ear. That’s it — clean & defined. 🔹 Save the muzzle for scissoring — it keeps the face soft, cute, and totally...

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼-𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 🐶✨ Ever wondered why some oodle heads look plush & perfect… and others look just okay? Lainey spills the secret: it’s not about millimetres, it’s about lengths. 📏 💡 Here’s the trick: 🔹1 length ≈ 3mm 🔹Go 2–3 lengths longer than the body for balance & fluff 🔹Bigger dogs or “plush head” requests? Go 3 up! 🔹 Always go longer, never shorter — short = sharp, long = luxe Pro move: Match your blade to the closest comb, then step up 2–3 comb sizes for...

𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 & 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀! 🐾 Clipping a dog’s sanitary or belly area is all about comfort, not speed. James shows how to keep it safe, hygienic, and stress-free for every dog: ✅ Use the right blade : never shorter than the template (no 15s, 30s, 40s) ✅ Sensitive areas? Try a 7F or 5F to prevent irritation or rashes ✅ Optional: a touch of talcum or baby powder to calm tingly skin ✅ Keep elbows and body supported : gentle scooping motions along inner thighs...

🛁 Bathing & Drying Tips from Lainey 🐶 Fast, comfortable drying starts before the dryer even hits the coat! Lainey teaches our students to always spit dry first — you should see water flying out for a faster finish. 🚀 On short coats, dry with the grain so the hair sits sleek and flat (no frizz allowed! ✋). And if your pup isn’t loving the speed dryer? Switch to a gentler barrel for a stress-free experience. 💨✨ Small adjustments = big comfort for the dog AND a better groom. 🐾 Want more pro...

🌟 Student Glow-Up: Donna & Rufus ✂️🐾 Day 9 of our Intensive Course is where it all starts to click—confidence grows, skills sharpen, and the smiles say it all. Our student Donna has been working hard these past two weeks, and today her oodle model Rufus was the lucky one to shine. 🐶💖 From pre-clip to bath, drying, brushing, scissoring, and styling, Donna guided Rufus through a full groom with patience and care. Every step showed just how far she’s come in such a short time. The result? A...

💜 Why Michelle Loves Teaching at ADGS 💜 Meet our education specialist @michelleweberpetstylist , multi-award-winning groomer, specialist in English Springer Spaniels, Poodles, and Asian Fusion Styling, and one of our talented Education Specialists at the Australian Dog Grooming School. With over 25 years in the grooming industry and 10 years in teaching, training, and assessment, Michelle has travelled Australia competing in grooming competitions, with her creative grooms even featured in...

As groomers, we all hit that point where we know there’s more to learn—whether it’s a breed we avoid, a style we’re unsure about, or a technique we haven’t quite yet nailed. 🐩 That’s exactly why we introduced our 1-Day Upskill Sessions. They’re designed to give working groomers a chance to zoom in on specific breeds and improve the areas they’re less confident in—without committing to a full course or redoing what they already know. Whether you’ve been grooming for months or years...