Things You'll Need:
- Bathtub or large plastic tub
- Rubber mat
- Shampoo designated for dogs
- Sturdy surface, such as a firm table
- One large towel
- Hair dryer
- Electric clippers with various heads
- Scissors
- Fine-tooth comb
- Brush designed for poodles' hair
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Step 1
Bathe your poodle in room-temperature water in either a bathtub or large plastic tub. To prevent slipping, a rubber mat can be used. Use dog shampoo, which can be purchased at pet stores. Once the poodle has been thoroughly cleaned, dry him off with a towel and hair dryer. Simultaneously brush the poodle's coat and comb the hair.
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Step 2
Clip your poodle. The process starts with the dog's head. A No. 10 head can be used on the clippers or, alternatively, a pair of sheered scissors. The dog's top portion should not extend over the eyes. On the sides, hair can be full over the ears.
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Step 3
Trim the dog's muzzle, or face. This starts with the lower eyelids, moving on down past the front of the nose and right before the poodle's throat. For best results, keep only a small beard around the dog's face. The lower portion of a poodle's muzzle has to be trimmed in a straight line.
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Step 4
Shave her hind and front legs in a downward direction. A No. 7 head on the clipper can be used to achieve this.
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Step 5
Cut his fur in an even line throughout the chest and back area with a scissors. From the back to the poodle's head, cutting should be done with an upward curve.
