Spring Grooming for Dogs — Why It Matters More Than You Think
March 31, 2025
Spring grooming is one of those things that feels optional until you skip it — and then suddenly you've got a matted, itchy, overheated dog in May. A good spring grooming reset clears out winter coat, gets the skin breathing, and sets your dog up to enjoy warmer weather instead of suffering through it.
What a spring groom includes
- Bath with a deshedding or coat-appropriate shampoo
- Thorough deshedding and brush-out
- Nail trim and paw pad tidy
- Ear cleaning
- Coat trim or shape-up as appropriate for the breed
- Hand-drying — never crate-dried
Why timing matters
Spring grooming early in the season prevents the matting and skin issues that come from a heavy winter coat trapped against warming weather. It also gets parasites that may have hitched a ride during early walks taken care of before they spread.
Don't shave the double coats
If you have a double-coated breed, resist the urge to shave them down. That undercoat actually helps regulate temperature year-round. Professional deshedding is the right approach — we'll show you the difference.
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Book at our Franklin Square resort or have one of our mobile vans come to you anywhere across Long Island and the Hamptons. Either way, your dog gets one-on-one attention and a clean, calm experience.
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