[spoofan]

I won't offer much here as I don't do any grooming by myself.
Off to the groomers every 4 weeks.
However,what I find helpful with little in between cleanups are 'pre-moistened' baby wipes.
As far as conditioner goes,my groomer only uses it every 3rd or so grooming.
Too much of it can leave the hair too limp...especially with the baby coats.

 

[spoofan]

Ok well that makes sence. What do you think about the shampoo and conditioner in one. Do those seem to make the hair limp too or is it better then doing the conditioner seperate. My mom bought me a huge bottle of cocanut smelling shampoo/conditioner combination. The smell is to die for and I can't wait to bathe a dog. lol Maybe I'll treat the Poodle to that one every few weeks or so.

Thanks for the info everyone. Believe me....Im soaking all the Poodle info I can get up!

I don't think that I would use a human shampoo on a poodle.
My groomer,whom I have been using for years,says,that less is deffinetely better.Warm water takes a lot of the dirt out as well.
Too much shampoo of any kind will rid the hair of natural oils.
The conditioner will build up over time.
One thing she does....always uses Johnson baby shampoo(the tearless one) on the head area.
If you are getting the poodle ready for a show,then all sorts of stuff is used,from volumizers,detanglers,hairsprays etc.
Would I use all of that on my pet dog?
No way.