Labrador Grooming in Doncaster
De-shedding baths and proper blow outs that shift the undercoat, so less of your Lab ends up on the sofa.
Labrador
How I Groom Labradors
Labradors have short coats, so people are often surprised they need a groomer at all. The reason is the undercoat. A Lab has a dense, soft layer under the top coat that sheds all year and comes out in clumps twice a year, usually in spring and autumn.
A Lab never needs a haircut. What helps is a bath with a de-shedding shampoo, a high-velocity blow out that pushes the loose undercoat out of the coat, and a thorough brush through. One proper session removes far more hair than weeks of brushing at home.
Labrador Grooming at a Glance
How Often
Every 8 to 10 weeks, more often while moulting
Coat Type
Short, dense double coat, heavy shedding
Size Band
Big Dawgs (large)
Price
£45 for a bath and brush (Short and Sweet, large), £60 for a full de-shed (The Big Blowout).
Popular Labrador Styles
Bring a photo if you have a look in mind. I will be honest about whether it suits your dog's coat and how much brushing it needs at home.
De-shed and blow out
The Big Blowout: de-shed shampoo and conditioner, a powerful dry and a full undercoat brush through. Best during a moult.
Bath and brush
Short and Sweet: a good wash, blow dry, brush, nails and ears. Ideal for keeping a Lab fresh between moults.
Nails only
A quick nail trim if your Lab mostly walks on grass and the nails grow long.
Looking After a Labrador Coat at Home
- Never shave a Labrador. The double coat keeps them warm in winter, cooler in summer and protects the skin from the sun. Shaving can damage how it grows back.
- Brush once a week with a rubber curry brush or an undercoat rake, and every day while they are moulting.
- Dry the ears after swimming. Labs love water, and damp ears are a common cause of ear trouble.
- Bathing too often at home strips the natural oils. Every 8 to 10 weeks with a proper de-shed is plenty for most Labs.
Which groom to book
During a moult, book The Big Blowout. The rest of the year, Short and Sweet keeps your Lab clean, and Nail Trim Only is there for quick nail visits.
Labrador Grooming Questions
No. Shaving does not stop a double coat shedding, it just makes the hairs shorter, and it can spoil how the coat grows back. A de-shed bath and blow out is what actually reduces the hair around your house.
Every 8 to 10 weeks for most Labs, with an extra de-shed during the spring and autumn moults when the undercoat comes out in handfuls.
A bath and brush for a Labrador is £45 and a full de-shed is £60. Every size is on my price list.
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