[header] How to do a town and country poodle cut [title] Shampoo your poodle's fur. [step] You should use a gentle, non-acidic shampoo designed for canines. Never use human shampoo on your poodle. 
Lather up your poodle's coat and gently rinse out the shampoo. Repeat this process with conditioner designed for dogs if you want to make your poodle's coat even more soft and luxurious.