Groom
Regular grooming is an important part of caring for Cockapoos. After getting complaints from a groomer about how hard it was to groom two of our boys we became big proponents of self-grooming.
Our dogs are active and two of the cockapoos spend a lot of time in rivers and lakes, plus each of our boy's coats is different. If we let things go, Buddy and Lucky will become matted on their paws, Monroe on his ears, Motley on his behind. There are certain products we find we keep returning too to help in our grooming quests so we have provided some information here and you can find more details by checking out the link at our affiliate, Amazon.
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Over the years we have tried about 5 different brands of clippers and we keep coming back to Andis. Currently, we are using the Andis 2 speed. The blade is detachable and it is and does not heat up nearly as quick or as our old set. However, I recommend a cooling spray or extra blades because these still do get very hot after being used awhile. I like that they are quieter and this unit has a longer cord which makes reaching the underside of the cockapoos easier. 
HyLyt Shampoo for Pets This soap-free shampoo is hypoallergenic which makes it a good choice for our cockapoos. It also contains natural moisturizing ingredients for maintaining skin hydration this helps control flaking.
We shampoo then condition our dogs.
We use Avo'Derm conditioner to help our dogs have a moisturized, clean, coat. We find that the natural botanicals help with the dryness, tangles and adds fullness to their coats. I also like that this is a thicker product.
We have one dog that has a soft coat naturally and the others have coats which are in need of conditioning. One product we feel is a must is a leave-in nourishing conditioner that revitalizes their coat while additionally helping to detangle curls. Made with avocado and olive oil Burt's Bees leave in conditioner is a Vet recommended formula. It's pH balanced for dogs, colorant free, sulfate free, cruelty-free, and made with no added fragrances. We spray directly on their coat as it's beneficial for irritated skin and hot spots.
A product we often use after they're done swimming or bathing is Vet's Best Dry Dog Ear Relief. It keeps our cockapoos ears fresh and dry and helps soothe raw, irritated, or greasy ears. It provides itch relief and is alcohol-free. This stinging-free liquid turns from cream to a soft powder when dry. So, you need to make sure to secure the cap tightly to keep it from drying out.
Paw Brothers Extra Long Hard Pin Slicker Brush. We've tried many slicker brushes before and for our boy's coat, this is at the top. It helps provide a velvety soft texture.
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