Is Your Dog Shedding Everywhere? A Professional Deshedding Treatment Can Help

Dog hair on the couch. Dog hair on your clothes. Dog hair in the car. And somehow, dog hair in rooms your dog hasn't even visited.

Sound familiar?

Shedding is completely normal for many dogs, but certain breeds and seasonal coat changes can make it feel like you're constantly vacuuming.

If you're searching for ways to manage your dog's shedding, a professional deshedding treatment may be a great addition to their grooming routine.

Why Do Dogs Shed?

Dogs naturally shed old or damaged hair as part of their normal coat cycle. How much a dog sheds depends on factors including breed, coat type, season and environment.

Dogs with double coats can be particularly impressive shedders. Their soft undercoat provides insulation, and large amounts of loose undercoat may be released during seasonal changes.

That's where professional grooming can help.

What Is a Deshedding Treatment?

A professional deshedding treatment goes beyond simply brushing your dog for a few minutes.

At In The Dog House in Northfield, MN, our deshedding treatment upgrade includes professional deshedding shampoo and conditioner designed to help loosen thick undercoats.

After bathing and drying, we thoroughly brush the coat to remove as much loose hair as possible.

The goal isn't to stop your dog from shedding. Shedding is natural. Instead, we're helping remove loose coat in a controlled grooming environment—rather than letting all of it eventually find its way onto your furniture!

Benefits Beyond Your Vacuum Cleaner

Removing loose undercoat helps keep your dog's coat maintained and gives your groomer an opportunity to work through areas where loose fur has accumulated.

Professional bathing and brushing can also leave your dog's coat feeling fresh, clean and cared for.

And there's another obvious benefit: the loose fur removed at the grooming salon is fur you don't have to chase around your house.

How Often Does My Dog Need Deshedding?

Every dog is different.

Some dogs may benefit most from deshedding during seasonal coat changes, while heavy-shedding breeds may benefit from more regular grooming appointments.

Your groomer can look at your dog's coat and help you decide whether a deshedding treatment would be beneficial.

Don't Shave a Double-Coated Dog Just to Stop Shedding

It can be tempting to think, "If we shave off the hair, we solve the shedding!"

For many double-coated breeds, however, shaving isn't an appropriate solution for routine shedding. A dog's coat serves important functions, and shaving can alter how certain coats grow back.

Instead of reaching for the clippers, talk with your groomer about the best way to maintain your dog's particular coat.

Professional Deshedding in Northfield, MN

If you're tired of feeling like dog hair is part of your home's décor, talk to us!

In The Dog House offers professional dog grooming and deshedding treatments in Northfield, MN, conveniently located for dog owners in Northfield, Dundas, Faribault and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities.

Schedule your dog's grooming appointment and ask whether adding a deshedding treatment is right for your pup.

Your dog will still shed—but your vacuum cleaner might finally get a little break.