Why Dogs Shed More in Spring — and What You Can Do About It
If your couch, your sweater, and your car all suddenly look like they've grown a second coat, welcome to spring shedding season. It's biology, not a problem — your dog is dropping their winter undercoat to get ready for warmer weather. The trick is staying ahead of it so the house doesn't lose the battle.
Why spring is the heaviest shed
As daylight stretches and temperatures rise, dogs release the dense undercoat that kept them warm all winter. Double-coated breeds — huskies, shepherds, retrievers — go through the most dramatic blowouts, but almost every breed sheds more in spring.
What you can do at home
- Brush more often — daily for double coats, a few times a week for everyone else
- Use a deshedding tool like a FURminator on the undercoat
- Bathe with a deshedding shampoo to loosen dead hair
- Vacuum more, accept the rest with humor
- Support coat health with omega fatty acids if your vet agrees
When to bring in a pro
A professional deshedding treatment removes loose undercoat thoroughly and safely in a way home brushing rarely matches. We use the right tools, take our time, and hand-dry the coat to finish. The difference is dramatic — and your house will thank you.
Mobile or in-house, your call
Spring deshedding treatments are available at our Franklin Square resort and through our mobile grooming vans across Nassau County and the Hamptons. Book early — spring slots fill fast.
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