04/08/2026
Lets talk double coats! Double coated dogs such as Siberian Huskies, German Shephers, Alaskan Malamutes, Labradors, & Corgis (to name a few common breeds) have two coat layers; a top coat and an undercoat. Double coated dogs tend to shed ALOT! While shaving is not recommended for this type of coat, it is essential to brush properly; especially longer haired breeds like Huskies or Malamutes. If these breeds are not regularly brushed at home, their undercoat becomes impacted and makes the grooming process much harder on your pup and can lead to matts. It's never too late to make a routine brushing session at home with a slicker brush a few times a week, especially during shedding season! Starting immediately, we will be adding additional charges to double coated dogs that have severely impacted undercoats due to the excessive amount of time it takes to blow out/brush out/dry during their grooming visit. Relieving impacted undercoats to dog's coats who are not maintained regularly is VERY time consuming and requires a certain level of skill from the person working on your pup, similar to the de-matting process. If you need help or tips on home management with brushing double coated dogs, ask your groomer; we are happy to help! 😊🐾
