De Shed Dog Grooming

07/03/2025

03/03/2025

Thinking about getting a Doodle, Cockapoo or any Poodle mix? Have you been told they "don't need grooming until 1yrs old" or "coat maintenance is easy"?

*PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING piece written by a groomer..in the pic that's known as a pelted coat /Pelting. A dog’s fur gets so matted & tangled it will come off in one piece. It's outs tension on the skin, can damage the skin causing horrible infections and sometimes renders the dog helpless,unable to move and it can then cause fatality
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Poodle crosses (cockapoos, doodles, maltipoos etc.) are not "easy breeds" to maintain. The photo attached (shared from another groomer) shows how matting forms at the skin. By looking at this dog's top coat, you may not see the knots and you may not feel them as you would a knot on the ends of the fur but under that fluffy top layer this is going on. Once it starts its very difficult/ impossible to brush out... and even if you could it would be cruel to put the dog through it. Maintenance at home has to be more than a quick once over for these dogs if you want to keep them in that fluffy coat which was probably one of the reasons you chose a poodle cross in the first place. You really need to sit down with a brush and then a metal comb and make sure you can get it through the entire body at least 2 to 3 times a week.

I often feel like owners don't believe groomers when they say their dog has to be clipped very short. I always hear "I know he/she is matted, but leave as much as you can". You cannot clip through matting, you can only clip under it. As this photo shows, clipping under the matting means taking the coat back to the skin.
I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for not having brushed your dog properly at home, and work with your groomer because, together, you can prevent this happening again. All groomers will be very happy to demonstrate a technique called line brushing which will help make your grooming at home more effective. Just ask! We all want owners to know how to do this

Poodle crosses are easily one of the highest maintenance dogs in reference to their coats. The combination of the soft coat they are mixing poodles with these days is a coat that is extremely prone to matting.

If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home.

Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.

Lastly "breeders" who say these dogs can't or shouldnt be clipped and not to give them a hair cut until they are one year old are misleading potential owners in order to sell$$$$ puppies and setting them up for a sad day when they finally take their pup to the groomer!!!

If this hasn't put you off buying one please schedule your puppy's first groom immediately after they've had their vaccinations and then be prepared to do the maintenance at home between regular professional grooms.

03/03/2025

So cute and well behaved bless him x

20/02/2025

Rolo for his first bath x

16/12/2024

Luna in for a wash a DeShed, beautiful x

06/12/2024

☠🎄☠Did you know that many festive plants can be toxic?☠🎄☠

Think about the plants used in your festive wreaths, any natural decorations, gifts you might receive, and of course, your Christmas tree!

This is not an exhaustive list, so be sure to research any plant before allowing it to be within reach of your pets!

List Includes:
Mistletoe
Amaryllis
Poinsettia
Holly
Ivy
Real Christmas Trees
Faux Frost on Trees

Even if you feel your pets don't normally have an inquisitive nibble of plants, because these are particularly novel this time of year, we would not take any risks!

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01/12/2024

Hi, I have now moved to Potton. Beds. Open for business

18/08/2024

I would like to thank all my customers for all your support over the last 7 years, I have loved every one of your dogs. I am closing Welwyn but will be starting in Potton, Beds mid September. Those of you who can travel it will be great to see you. Thank you you again Julie xx

07/06/2024

Lively puppy Mable in for a groom, very cute x

06/06/2024

2 OAPs Archie and Molly in for their grooms, so good x

04/06/2024

Tia in for first puppy DeShed

04/06/2024

Bit of a mixed bag today, all very cute x

31/05/2024

Chewy with his Mohawk very handsome bless him x

21/05/2024

Lottie’s first puppy groom, will get the schnauzer shape on next visit. She was very good xx

19/01/2024

Not keen on dryer bless her x

03/01/2024

Little Mabel in for her first puppy tidy, very cute x

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Thank you all for all your support x