Deshedding

Deshedding is one of the most requested grooming services and involves the systematic removal of loose undercoat from double-coated dog breeds. Dogs like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Huskies, German Shepherds, and Corgis have a dense, insulating undercoat beneath their outer guard hairs. This undercoat sheds naturally, but without intervention it can mat against the skin, trap moisture, and leave hair all over the client's home.

A professional deshedding treatment typically begins with a thorough bath using a deshedding shampoo that helps loosen the undercoat. After the bath, the groomer uses a high-velocity force dryer to blow out the loosened fur, which is often the most effective single step in the process. Finally, specialized deshedding tools — such as undercoat rakes, shedding blades, and deshedding combs — are used to remove any remaining loose hair.

Deshedding is a high-value service for groomers because the demand is constant, the results are dramatic and visible to the client, and repeat bookings are predictable since double-coated breeds need the service every 4-8 weeks. Many groomers offer deshedding as a premium add-on or as a standalone service package.