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Coat care
How to reduce dog shedding.
A coated breed will always shed. The honest goal is cutting the volume, not chasing a miracle cure. Here is what actually moves the number, in order of how much it helps.
What actually works
Three levers, in order of impact.
Brushing does more than bathing.
Three to four times a week, with the right tool for the coat, is the single highest-leverage home fix in every source we checked. A slicker brush and undercoat rake pull out loose fur before it ever hits the floor or the couch.
Bath interval matters, both directions.
Too rare and loose undercoat builds up under the topcoat instead of coming out. Too frequent strips natural oils and can increase shedding from dry, irritated skin. There is a right interval by coat type, not a universal number.
Diet and hydration.
Balanced nutrition and omega-3 fatty acids support coat health at the margin. Dehydration is an underrated shedding driver that most owners never think to check.
Bath interval ties directly to breed and coat type. The bathing schedule tool builds the actual interval for your dog, free.
Beyond home brushing
What a professional de-shed actually does.
High-velocity forced-air drying blows loose undercoat out of the coat at the root, which is the mechanical reason a professional de-shed outperforms home brushing rather than any special product. A towel and a brush get the surface. Forced air reaches the layer underneath that a brush alone never fully clears.
A note on "low-shedding" breeds: even low and non-shedding coats, poodle mixes, doodles, terriers, still mat and need regular brushing and trims. Shedding and general grooming need are different problems, and a low-shed coat does not mean a low-maintenance coat.
The service version
The de-shed treatment, done in the van.
Full brush-out, de-shedding shampoo, and a high-velocity blow-out that reaches undercoat no home routine gets to. Seasonal coat-blow in spring and fall is exactly when this matters most.
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The brushing, bathing, and diet levers, saved for reference, plus a heads-up before the spring and fall coat-blow windows.
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Frequently asked
Shedding questions.
No, not for any coated breed. Shedding is a normal skin and coat cycle. The realistic goal is managing the volume, not eliminating it.
Only to a point. Bathing too often strips natural oils and can make shedding worse from dry, irritated skin. There is a right interval for the coat type, not a rule that more is always better.
A specific shampoo and conditioner step paired with high-velocity forced-air drying that blows loose undercoat out of the coat, reaching well beyond what a towel or a home brush ever gets to.
Omega-3 fatty acids support coat health and can help at the margin, but they do not override coat type or season.
Seasonal coat-blow, when the undercoat turns over on a schedule. Heavy shedders need shorter bath and brush intervals during those windows, not year-round.
Cut the shedding, not just the symptoms.
Full brush-out and de-shed blow-out in the van, timed to your dog's coat and the season.
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I run Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash myself — I’m the one who shows up at your door. Every visit is one dog at a time in the van at your curb: warm water, a full brush-out and a proper dry, with no salon drive and no cage waiting. Big dogs, heavy shedders and nervous seniors are the reason this service exists.
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Ace was great with my 3 small dogs. They got washed and towel dried, their ears checked, their nails trimmed. One star off because he trimmed one nail too far and it bled for a long time, plus distressed my already anxious dog. Important to know that this service isn't van-based (yet). Ace brings a portable wash station to set up outside. He brings his own water and supplies. He doesn't do any hair cuts, just basic wash and towel dry. I'll call him again in the future!
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Ace did a great job with our little old chihuahua mix. Our appointment was for the evening and he came prepared with warm water, and made our sure our dog was comfortable the entire time. Don't let the lack of reviews on yelp scare you away, his prices are good, and he takes time to ensure that good work is done.
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Ace at Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash was absolutely wonderful with my senior dog. He was so gentle and patient with him, which meant everything to me given his age -- I could tell he genuinely cared about his comfort throughout the whole process. Beyond the excellent care, Ace was warm, loving, and clearly an animal lover at heart, while also being completely professional from start to finish. It's rare to find someone who balances that kind of tenderness with real expertise, and my dog came out looking and smelling great without a hint of stress. Highly recommend Ace and Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash. Price is great!
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