Bath visits
Bath visits that keep the coat from felting
A bath, a full dry and a brush-out between full grooms, by appointment in a crate-free DeLand room.
Chapter 01
Three weeks after a groom, the felting has already started
A fresh cut buys a few good weeks. Then the coat starts rubbing where the dog moves most: the collar line, behind the ears, the armpits and the hips. Loose hair, dust and a little drool turn that friction into tangles, and a doodle or retriever coat that stays unbrushed will start to felt long before the next full groom is due.
The other trap is the home bath. A damp doodle left to air dry sets every tangle tighter, and a coat that never dries all the way to the skin can turn sour and itchy. Owners usually mean well here, and it is the most common way a coat arrives for its next groom already pelted.
Shampoo bottles and folded towels on a shelf beside the salon window
Brush first, bathe second, dry to the skin
A bath visit is a bath, a proper dry and a brush-out, not a haircut. We go through the coat with a slicker and a comb before any water touches it, because water pulls tangles tight. Then comes a shampoo suited to the coat, a thorough rinse so nothing is left sitting on the skin, and conditioner where the coat wants it.
The drying is the part that matters. A dryer blows the water and loose hair out and straightens the coat as it goes, and we brush through while it dries so nothing sets. Nails and a quick tidy of the feet and face can be added; tell us when you book and we'll plan the time.
Because there are no crates, your dog isn't waiting out a long queue in a cage before and after the bath. Dogs who dislike the tub get breaks, a slow start and a call from us when they're done.
Chapter 03
Where a bath visit sits in your six-week rotation
The pattern we hear most from doodle owners around DeLand and Deltona is a full groom every six weeks with a bath visit about halfway through. One client of this salon runs exactly that rhythm and says her dogs' skin, coats and signature doodle smell have never been better. Dogs that swim, dig or roll will want the visits closer together.
At home, a few minutes with a slicker and a comb two or three times a week keeps the bath visit short and the coat clear. If your dog is scratching or the skin looks red, mention it when you call and ask your vet about it. Prices depend on breed, size and coat, so ring (386) 951-4087 for a number for your dog.
4.6 stars on Google from 29 reviews. Call (386) 951-4087 to book.