Dog Grooming Tips for Winter Shedding Season

And just like that, it's September! The leaves are already starting to fall and there's a sneaky crisp chill creeping into the air, but just like the seasons, did you know our furry friends go through their own seasonal changes too? At Brentwood Bubbles ‘n’ Barks, we know autumn isn’t just pumpkin spice season—it’s also the time when dogs start shedding their lighter summer coats to make room for the thicker, warmer coat they’ll need in winter, which makes autumn grooming especially important! As one of the best dog groomers in Essex, we know a thing or two about why you need to book your pooch in for some help with their coat in the coming weeks:

🍂 Autumn Shedding 101

Just like us swapping out t-shirts for sweaters, dogs naturally adjust their coats with the seasons. In autumn, they shed old hairs to prep for that plush, insulating winter layer. Without regular grooming, all that loose fur can lead to:

• Extra hair tumbleweeds rolling across your floors

  
  

• Tangling and matting, especially in longer coats

  
  

• Dull, itchy skin hidden under dead hair

✂️ Why a Seasonal Groom Matters

A professional groom this time of year doesn’t just make your pup look fresh—it helps them feel good and stay healthy:

• Deshedding treatments remove the bulk of loose undercoat before it mats.

  
  

• Bathing & blow-dry clears out dirt and allergens while stimulating healthy new growth.

  
  

• Trimming & tidying keeps hair from getting too heavy, while still leaving enough coat to insulate.

  
  

• Paw & pad care is key as we head toward colder, wetter days.

❄️ Prepping for Winter Comfort

Think of an autumn groom as a reset button. By clearing out the old coat now, your pup’s winter coat can grow in evenly, warm and . That means:

• A shinier, healthier-looking coat

• Better temperature regulation

• Less discomfort from knots or dry skin

🐾 Book Your Autumn Groom at Bubbles ‘n’ Barks

Whether your dog is a fluffy double-coated breed or a sleek short-haired pup, our team knows how to help them transition comfortably into the colder months. We’ll give them the pampering they deserve, so they’re ready for all the leaf-pile zoomies and cosy winter snuggles ahead.

🍁 Schedule your autumn groom today and let’s get your dog winter-ready!