Spring Shedding Season: Grooming Tips for Northwest Arkansas Dogs

When the Ozarks Warm Up, the Fur Flies

Spring in Northwest Arkansas means longer walks, lake trips, and for many pet parents, a house full of loose fur. Double coated breeds especially experience a major coat blowout as temperatures rise and daylight increases.

The American Kennel Club notes that regular grooming during shedding season helps remove loose undercoat, reduces matting, and keeps skin healthy (AKC Grooming Tips). Professional deshedding goes further than home brushing alone.

Professional Deshedding Makes a Difference

Home brushing helps, but professional deshedding removes the undercoat that brushing alone cannot reach. Our groomers use techniques and products suited to your dog's coat type without damaging the topcoat.

The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends consistent coat care as part of overall skin health, especially during seasonal transitions when shedding peaks (AVMA Skin and Coat Care).

Do Not Shave Double Coated Breeds

We often educate pet parents that shaving a double coated breed can permanently damage coat texture and reduce natural insulation. The American Kennel Club specifically cautions against shaving double coated dogs because their coat regulates temperature and protects skin (AKC Double Coated Breeds).

Deshedding and proper trimming are almost always the better choice. Our stylists will recommend what is healthiest for your dog based on breed, coat condition, and lifestyle.

Breeds That Shed Heavily in Spring

Common Northwest Arkansas companions that benefit from spring deshedding include:

• Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers
• German Shepherds and Australian Shepherds
• Huskies and Great Pyrenees
• Doodles with dense undercoat
• Corgis and other double coated breeds

A La Carte Between Full Grooms

If your dog had a full groom recently but shedding is in full swing, ask about our standalone deshedding treatment. It is a great way to manage spring fur between regular spa visits.

Comfort Care During Shedding Season

Shedding season can mean longer sessions with more brushing and drying. For sound sensitive or anxious dogs, we use the same comfort care tools year round, including one on one pacing, Emotional Support Humans, and aviation grade ear protection when dryer noise is a trigger.

Book Before Shedding Season Peaks

Spring appointments fill quickly across Harrison, Berryville, Holiday Island, and our mobile routes. Text 870.577.2251 to get on the schedule.