De-shedding Treatment
Cut the shed by up to 80% for 4–6 weeks.
Built for double-coated shedders — goldens, labs, huskies, shepherds, Aussies. A specialty shampoo loosens the dead undercoat, then we blow it out and rake it clean. Your couch will notice.
How the treatment works
Brushing alone can't reach a packed undercoat. The shampoo soak does the heavy lifting before the rake ever touches the coat.
A specialty undercoat-loosening shampoo lathered twice. Slightly heavier than standard wash — it releases dead hair from the follicle.
Coat-matched conditioner sits for 5 full minutes. Detangle and slip make the rake-out way gentler.
This is the step that actually pulls out the dead undercoat. We work in passes, low to high pressure, until the air runs clear.
A proper undercoat rake (we don't use a Furminator — it cuts the coat) and a final line-brush to even everything out.
Lightweight finishing spray that protects the topcoat and reduces flyaway hairs in the car ride.
No coat-stripping blades, no Furminator. Those cut healthy guard hair and damage the topcoat. We rake the undercoat — that's it.
Pricing
| How you book it | Price |
|---|---|
| Add-on to The Bath or Full Groom Any size | +$25 |
| Standalone — Small Under 25 lb · 60 min | $100 |
| Standalone — Medium 25–60 lb · 75 min | $125 |
| Standalone — Large 60–90 lb · 90 min | $155 |
Cheapest path: add deshed to a bath you were already booking. Built into The Spa at no extra charge.
Perfect for
De-shedding is built for breeds with a double coat — the soft, dense undercoat that blows out in clumps every spring and fall and clogs every vacuum you've ever owned.
What to expect
We line-brush first to clear any mats. If we find some, we'll text photos and quote before continuing.
De-shed shampoo, two lathers, conditioner soak. Total bath time runs longer than a normal wash — that's the point.
Methodical, section by section. This is the part you'd never replicate at home — and where the magic actually happens.
Undercoat rake, line-brush, light coat spray. We hand back a noticeably lighter dog and dump a small mountain of fur in the trash.
Recent de-sheds
What clients say about de-shedding
"We have a 90-pound golden and the spring shed used to look like a small dog was hiding under our coffee table. Sarah took maybe a half-pound of fur off Charlie at one appointment. I vacuumed once that week instead of every other day. We're now on a 4-week deshed schedule, full stop."
"Husky in a Charlotte summer is a special kind of mistake. The mobile deshed is the only reason Koda doesn't overheat — and the only reason I haven't replaced the rug. Sarah does this whole methodical pass thing with the dryer that you just can't fake at home."
"Our Aussie loses her coat twice a year like clockwork. The standalone deshed is half the price of a full groom and 100% of what she actually needs. Smart product."
FAQ
No — shedding is biological. What it does is remove the dead undercoat that's currently loose, so it doesn't end up on your furniture over the next 4–6 weeks. Healthy dogs shed; we just intercept it.
Every 4–6 weeks during spring and fall coat-blow season. Every 8–12 weeks the rest of the year is plenty for most double-coats.
No. Furminators (and similar coat-stripping blades) cut healthy topcoat hair and damage the protective guard layer. We use a proper undercoat rake plus a high-velocity dryer — the right tool for the job.
Usually no. Doodles, poodles, and Bichons have hair, not double coats — they don't have an undercoat to rake out. They'll benefit more from a Full Groom and a good brush-out at home.
Yes — it's a +$25 add-on with either. That's the cheapest way to get the treatment if your pup is already due for a wash. It's also built into The Spa at no extra charge.
Standalone deshed runs 60–90 minutes depending on size and coat density. Added to a Full Groom, it adds about 15–25 minutes to the total visit.
Book de-shedding
Pick a time on the calendar — add it to a bath, a Full Groom, or book it standalone.