Setting up for success video summary

In this video we illustrate the little things, that if completed correctly from the beginning, will make it easier for you to groom your poodle. I often see people banding their poodle starting with chasing their dog around the grooming table. They have a rubber band in one hand and a brush in the other hand. Then they wonder why their topknot doesn't turn out. In my opinion, this is like trying to ice a cake in a moving vehicle.

Teach your poodle the basics and your end result will be so much better. Both you and your poodle will be happier as things will happen in a faster manner.

DO NOT just plunk your poodle down on a grooming table. They typically have a rough non slip surface. They are great to stand on but not too great to lie on (especially for up to an hour or more.) I always put down a towel, a thin dog bed, and I teach my dog to lie down straight (a crooked dog will result in a crooked topknot or or crooked maintenance bands). I use a bolster or neck roll so my poodle has a comfy area to rest its head. Also, this is a signal to your dog that it is time to be good and be still. Often we have no one to help us with our topknots and if our poodle is co-operative it gives you better results.