Doodle Coat Care: Keeping a Burlingame Doodle Mat-Free

Take a stroll down Burlingame Avenue or Broadway and you will meet plenty of doodles. They are friendly, popular dogs, but their coats are one of the most demanding to look after. A doodle coat can look fluffy on top while it is quietly matting right next to the skin.

Why Doodle Coats Mat

Most doodles have a curly or wavy coat that keeps growing and does not shed much. The loose hair stays caught in the coat instead of falling out, and it twists into mats wherever there is friction or moisture.

Where Mats Start

• Behind the ears
• Under the collar or harness
• In the armpits and the groin
• On the back of the legs and around the tail
• Between the toes

How to Brush a Doodle Properly

Use a slicker brush, then follow with a metal comb. Work in small sections and lift the hair so you brush from the skin outward, not just over the top. If the comb glides from skin to tip, that section is done; if it snags, keep working gently. Aim for a thorough brush-out several times a week.

How Often to Book

Most doodles do best with a full groom every four to six weeks. A shorter trim is easier to keep up with between appointments. If your doodle is already heavily matted, a shorter clip and a fresh start is kinder than a long, painful de-matting session.

Mobile Grooming in Burlingame

Sky Pet Grooming's van comes to homes in Burlingame, with a full bathtub, a grooming table and professional dryers on board, so your pet is groomed right outside your door. We offer full dog grooming, cat grooming, de-shedding, detangling, nail trimming and anal gland expression. Book online any time, or call (415) 754-0813.