At PetSquad, we know that shedding season can be overwhelming — fur on the furniture, fur in the car, even fur on your clothes. It’s natural to think that shaving your dog might be the easiest solution. But if your pup has a double coat, shaving is not just unnecessary — it can actually cause long-term damage.
Double-coated dogs have two layers of fur:
This layered system is like a built-in climate control — it helps regulate their body temperature year-round.
You may be surprised how many popular breeds have double coats, including:
If your dog is one of these breeds, shaving is not the answer!
Once you shave a double-coated dog, the coat doesn’t grow back the same. The undercoat grows faster than the topcoat, resulting in a patchy, fuzzy texture that can trap heat and shed even more. Often, the only way to make a previously shaved dog look even again is to keep shaving — and that cycle is hard to break.
Shaving also exposes your dog’s skin to:
The good news? You don’t have to live with the fur storm — and your dog doesn’t have to lose their coat to stay cool and clean.
At PetSquad, we recommend a three-step grooming approach:
A proper bath with a high-quality, coat-safe shampoo helps loosen built-up undercoat and dirt.
Using the right tools (like a high-velocity dryer and undercoat rake), we can safely remove the loose fur without damaging the coat or skin. This dramatically reduces shedding for weeks.
We finish the groom with a neat trim around the feet, ears, tail, and outline — giving your dog a cleaner, tidier look without altering the coat’s natural function.
With regular grooming, your double-coated dog will look sleek, stay cool, and shed significantly less. More importantly, their coat will stay healthy, and you won’t have to commit to a lifetime of repeat shaves just to keep them looking “normal.”
Have questions about your dog’s coat? Reach out to us at PetSquad — we’re happy to help you choose the best grooming plan for your furry friend!
