Enjoy our free gift to you. The Doodle Coat “Must Haves” Cheat Sheet at https://thedoodlepro.com/musthaves/If you’ve ever wanted to know what your Doodle groomer is really thinking (or why you’re having difficulty getting on the same page), this episode of The Doodle Pro™ Podcast is for you! Host Corinne Gearhart welcomes River Lee, a sought-after speaker and owner of The Savvy Groomer, who is lifting the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes. You’ll get answers to questions like: How often should Doodles be groomed and starting at what age?Why does grooming cost so much?What level of skill do dog stylists require – and what occupational stress do they endure? What are current trends shaping the grooming industry?Why do groomers hate Doodles? (Spoiler Alert: They don’t.)How can Doodle Parents make life easier all the way around?River, who is both a master grooming technician and business coach, shares insights into why Doodle hair maintenance isn’t as straightforward as you might imagine; how a pandemic influx of large, high-maintenance dogs and shop closings/retirements has generated a grooming vacuum; and where we can do better in terms of setting up our Doodles, our groomers and ourselves for success. As you’ll learn, it all starts with defining terms clearly, communicating consistently and setting realistic expectations all the way around. “If you build a relationship with your groomer, you’re going to be so much happier,” says River. “We all love the dogs. It’s a matter of coming together and bridging the gaps!”Want to know how to brush the RIGHT way before your next grooming appointment? Then click here to listen to Episode #6 and find out everything you need to!KEY TOPICS:Question #1: What are the trends in the grooming industry as a whole and why is it so hard to get an appointment?Question #2: Why is Doodle grooming so expensive?Question #3: What do requests for hand scissoring mean in terms of groomers?Question #4: How has the Doodle Deluge impacted groomers? :Word of Advice: If your dog isn’t accustomed to grooming from a young age, they will always be stressed by the environment (and likely their coat badly matted as well).Question #5: What does it mean to emphasize “humanity over vanity”? Question #6: Why is the “blow-out” so important (and challenging)?Question #7: What can Doodle Parents do to prepare their dogs for the groomer?Question #8: What are the top tips for keeping our Doodles from getting shaved?Question #9: What’s the optimal grooming schedule for committed Doodle Parents?Question #10: What are we doing that drives Doodle groomers crazy?Learn more about The Doodle Pro Honor Society at thedoodlepro.com/membership before doors close March 23rd! Test your Doodle Body Language knowledge with our FREE quiz!https://thedoodlepro.com/bodyVisit instagram.com/thedoodlepro for behind-the-scenes peeks at the doodles Corinne works with daily!