Understanding Deshedding: Why Your Dog Sheds Year-Round and How Doggy Dayspa Can Help

Leita Culpeper
Oct 9
2 min read

Understanding Deshedding: Why Your Dog Sheds Year-Round and How Doggy Dayspa Can Help

🌿 How a Dog’s Coat Works

A dog’s coat is more than just fur—it’s a complex, layered system designed to regulate body temperature and protect the skin. Most dogs have two layers:

The topcoat (guard hairs) – these stiff outer hairs repel dirt, water, and UV rays.
The undercoat – this soft, dense layer acts as insulation, keeping your pup warm in winter and cool in summer.

When the seasons change, dogs naturally “blow their coat”, shedding their undercoat to make room for new growth. This is their body’s way of adapting to temperature changes.

☀️ Why Dogs Shed Year-Round

In nature, dogs would shed heavily twice a year—spring and autumn—based on daylight and temperature cycles. But in our modern homes, artificial lighting and air conditioning confuse their natural shedding rhythm. The constant exposure to indoor light tricks their bodies into thinking it’s always shedding season!

That’s why many dogs now shed a little bit all year long. Breeds like Huskies, Border Collies, Labradors, and Pomeranians can be especially prone to heavy, ongoing shedding.

🛁 Why Deshedding is Essential

Even with regular brushing at home, loose undercoat hair often gets trapped beneath the top layer. This can lead to:

Matted fur and tangles
Overheating during warmer months
Skin irritation and itchiness
More fur around the house (and on your furniture!)

A professional deshedding treatment at Doggy Dayspa removes that stubborn undercoat safely and effectively. Our groomers use high-quality deshedding tools and gentle, coat-safe products to lift away loose hair while protecting the skin and maintaining coat health.

🗓️ How Often Should You Deshed Your Dog?

For year-round coat health, we recommend a thorough deshedding every 8 weeks. This helps manage the undercoat before it becomes packed and uncomfortable, keeps shedding at a minimum, and promotes healthy new coat growth.

Pairing this with regular at-home brushing between grooms ensures your pup’s coat stays soft, shiny, and free from mats.

🐶 The Doggy Dayspa Difference

At Doggy Dayspa, our deshedding services are designed with your dog’s comfort and wellbeing in mind. We tailor each session to your dog’s coat type, sensitivity, and seasonal needs. Whether your furry friend is a light shedder or a fluff machine, we’ll make sure they leave feeling lighter, cleaner, and ready for cuddles! Thanks for reading - Understanding Deshedding: Why Your Dog Sheds Year-Round and How Doggy Dayspa Can Help

Book your dog’s next deshedding session at Doggy Dayspa today! Let’s keep that coat healthy, manageable, and looking paw-fect year-round. 💖