Deshedding Treatment
A professional deshedding treatment removes your dog's loose undercoat before it ends up on your furniture — done at your home, by a certified groomer.
What is deshedding?
Deshedding is a specialized grooming treatment that removes loose, dead undercoat from your dog's coat before it falls out on your floors and furniture. Unlike a regular bath, it focuses on safely extracting trapped hair from the dense undercoat layer using professional tools and techniques.
The result: significantly less shedding at home, healthier skin, and a more comfortable dog — especially during peak shedding seasons in spring and fall.
Deshedding is not shaving. It removes only the loose undercoat while leaving the healthy topcoat fully intact — safe for double-coated breeds where shaving is not recommended.
Benefits of a professional deshedding treatment
One appointment makes a noticeable difference — for your home and for your dog.
Less shedding at home
The most common reason owners book this service. Removes the loose hair before it ends up on your furniture, floors, and clothes.
Healthier skin & coat
Clears away trapped dirt, dander, and dead hair that can clog follicles and irritate skin — leading to a shinier, healthier coat.
Prevents matting
Especially valuable for double-coated breeds. Reducing undercoat bulk stops mats from forming and keeps the coat manageable.
More comfortable dog
A heavy, dense undercoat traps heat and can cause discomfort. Deshedding helps your dog stay cooler and feel lighter.
Easier home brushing
After a professional deshedding, regular brushing between appointments becomes faster, less tangled, and more effective.
Seasonal shedding control
Scheduling a treatment at the start of spring and fall — peak blow-coat seasons — keeps shedding manageable year-round.
Why mobile deshedding is better for your dog
Deshedding sessions run longer than a typical bath. A calm, familiar environment makes a meaningful difference in how comfortable your dog stays throughout.
Your dog stays home
No car ride, no strange environment, no waiting crate. Your pet is already in their comfort zone.
One-on-one attention
No other dogs or salon noise. Your groomer focuses entirely on your pet from start to finish.
Convenient for you
No drop-off or pick-up trips. Book a time that fits your schedule — we're available 7 days a week.
Better results
Relaxed dogs sit still longer, which means a more thorough, effective deshedding session every time.
Best suited for heavy-shedding breeds
Deshedding is most effective for double-coated breeds that shed heavily. Even moderate shedders benefit during spring and fall blow-coat seasons.
Not sure if your dog is a good candidate? Give us a call and we'll help you decide.
What to expect at your deshedding appointment
Deshedding takes longer than a standard bath because of the extra brushing and undercoat work involved. Here's how a typical appointment goes.
Pre-bath brush-out
We begin with a thorough dry brush to loosen the outer layer of dead undercoat before bathing.
Deshedding shampoo & conditioner
A professional-grade deshedding shampoo opens the coat and helps release deeper undercoat. The conditioner keeps the topcoat healthy.
High-velocity blow-out
A professional dryer removes loose hair while drying — you'll often see a noticeable pile of hair removed at this stage.
Final de-shed brush & finish
A final brush-out removes any remaining loose hair, leaving your dog's coat smooth, light, and comfortable.
Appointment length
Typically 1.5 – 3 hours depending on your dog's size, breed, and coat condition.
Starting price
Deshedding treatments start at $120. Final pricing depends on size and coat condition.
How often?
Most dogs benefit from deshedding every 4 – 8 weeks, with extra sessions at the start of spring and fall.
Deshedding FAQ
Deshedding removes only the loose, dead undercoat while leaving the healthy topcoat intact. Shaving cuts the coat down to the skin and can permanently damage the topcoat on double-coated breeds. Deshedding is safe for all double-coated dogs — shaving those same breeds is generally not recommended by groomers or vets.
Most deshedding appointments run 1.5 to 3 hours, longer than a standard bath. The extra time is spent on the dry brush-out, deshedding shampoo soak, high-velocity blow-out, and final brush. Larger dogs with heavy coats naturally take more time.
Mobile deshedding with Groomurz starts at $120 in Orange County. Final pricing depends on your dog's size, breed, and coat condition. Call or text us at (714) 951-1090 for a quick quote.
Most heavy-shedding dogs benefit from a deshedding treatment every 4 to 8 weeks. Scheduling one at the start of spring and fall — when dogs “blow coat” — makes the biggest difference. Your groomer can recommend the right cadence based on your dog's breed and coat type.
Deshedding is safe for double-coated dogs and single-coated dogs that shed moderately to heavily. It is not typically recommended for dogs with very short single coats (like Boxers or Greyhounds) since there is little to no undercoat to remove. Not sure? Give us a call and we'll help you figure out the right service for your dog.
No treatment eliminates shedding entirely — it's a natural process. What deshedding does is remove the loose undercoat that has already detached, dramatically reducing how much ends up on your floors and furniture. Regular treatments keep shedding at a manageable level year-round.