I really believe in DIY poodle grooming for SO many reasons. 1/ YOUR POODLE WOULD CHOOSE YOU IF YOU GAVE THEM THE CHOICE. 2/ Poodles are a high maintenance breed and you need to learn how to look after their ears, nails and coat for them to be healthy. 3/ It saves heaps of money. 4/ It will enrich your relationship with your poodle. 5/ grooming skills will teach you about your dogs body and anatomy and teeth and enable you to identify lumps and scratches and itches and sore spots and irritation