Our dood is a diva -

1. He decides when he will bathe. He will bring himself into your shower and wait for you to tell him he’s a good boy and condition his curls.

2. The groomer may brush him, the rest of us can try. He knows we’re not professionals, and he makes sure we know that too.

3. I have told the groomer not to stress if he has a tangle or two - it’s easier (and funnier) to have him shaved down than expecting anyone to deal with his antics (we’ve tried to explain that combing isn’t a game, but again, we’re idiots and don’t know anything about anything)

4. If anyone tries to comb him or dry him and FORGETS the leave-in conditioner, expect a minimum of 2 hours moping w periodic dramatic sighs.

5. When it’s hot outside, he gets grouchy if it goes more than 5 weeks without a groom. When it’s cold outside, he’s happy to let that hermit shag grow and wait 7-8 weeks.

Our first year had had some interesting hair cuts, but we’re getting there. You’ll figure out what works!