Burnaby Dog Grooming - Undercoat Removal / Scissoring

If you’re like most people, you don’t know what an undercoat is.  It’s important to note the distinction between an undercoat and regular fur.  Not every breed has an undercoat.  Breeds with an undercoat have a course, long outer coat, while the undercoat is soft and fluffy.  It is typically a lighter color than the top coat.  While the outer coat sheds throughout the year, the undercoat sheds in the spring and fall.  If you’ve been finding tons of fur around the house – it’s undercoat shedding season.  There is a right and a wrong way to remove the undercoat.  Enlist Burnaby Dog Grooming to do it the right way.
 
Breeds with Undercoats
Do you have a breed with an undercoat?  If you’re not sure, check out the list below.  German Shepherds, Pomeranians and Chows have thick undercoats.  Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyed and Siberian Huskies have plush, feather soft undercoats.  Let’s not forget about Poodles, Terriers and Grey Hounds.  Dogs with long, fluffy hair are obvious.  It’s the Grey Hounds and Terriers that will throw you for a loop.  Collies and Golden Retrievers also have undercoats.  If your dog has an undercoat, contact us in the spring and fall for professional removal.  Cutting it short is not the answer.  That will only make it course and uncomfortable.  
 
Professional Tool for Undercoat Removal
When the shedding process begins, owners typically panic.  They resort to methods that are detrimental to their pets and everyone else involved.  It’s important to use the appropriate tools and methods for undercoat removal.  During the shampoo process, the groomer will use a pet de-shedding treatment.  Conditioner is applied while your pet’s coat is being brushed.  Once your furry friend has been towel and dried with cool air, a stripping knife is used to remove the errant undercoat.  We prefer the stripping knife because it combs the fur while cutting it simultaneously.  Pet owners will be happy to see that the process is completed without causing any bald patches.
 
Comfortable Living Space
At Burnaby Dog Grooming, we understand that you love your dog but you hate its undercoat.  Love and hate are 2 sides of the same coin.  Reduce pet dander and annoying fur in your home with professional undercoat removal.  It’s easy to tell who the pet owners are at work.  Fur is stuck to their clothing and on the office chairs.  At home, pet owners are overwhelmed with fur covering carpets, rugs, chairs and sofas.  It’s enough to aggravate allergy sufferers and those with allergies.  Contact us for thorough undercoat removal in the spring and fall.  Enjoy your living space again with professional undercoat removal. 
 
5 Reasons Why Shaving Doesn’t Work
Frustrated dog owners will shave the undercoat in an attempt to get a handle on the situation.  Unbeknownst to many fur parents, shaving it will permanently damage the undercoat.  The fur will grow back coarse or too fluffy, patchy and thin.  Shaving increases the risk of overheating, sunburn and skin cancer.  Contrary to popular belief, shaving does not decrease shedding.  Many dog owners don’t discover until it’s too late that their allergy symptoms don’t subside.  Shaving your dog will make it more vulnerable to insect bites.  This creates an additional problem.  If your dog has an undercoat, bring it in for precise removal and scissoring every 4-8 weeks.