How to Trim a Cockapoo
Cockapoo dogs are cute, smaller dogs that are popular for active families. They are fun-loving and playful, making them perfect companions for families with kids or people who live active lifestyles. They do require grooming frequently, and trimming is part of this process.
A cockapoo is a hybrid designer breed dog. It is half poodle and half cocker spaniel. Some cockapoos will look more like cocker spaniels while others will look more like poodles. This can make grooming them difficult.
What You’ll Need:
- Dog Grooming Scissors
- Dog Brush
- Dog clippers
- Bathe your dog and allow their hair to fully dry. Have a helper or use a color and leash if your dog has trouble sitting still. It is a good idea to go outside when shaving your dog. It will help with the cleanup situation afterwards. If you prefer to do it indoors, then opt for a bathroom or an area where you can sweep up the hair when you are finished.
- Decide how long you want their hair to be. For a shaggier look, go with a 4 setting on the clippers. This is best during the winter.
- Begin with their face and cut around their eyes so they can see. Cut the hair around their face at a shorter length than you will for the rest of their body. The hair on their legs, face and paws can all use the same shorter setting.
- Figure out which breed you would like for the dog to resemble. If you want them to look more like a poodle, then leave the hair longer in tufts around their face, paws and tail.
- Go slowly and in straight strokes while shaving your cockapoo. This will keep your animal calm and also make their hair look better.