06/09/2026
Sharing from my business page as well:
Steve with Luna N' Rocky's Pet Grooming truly knows his stuff! He cares so much about the animals he is grooming. I was so hesitant to having my boy groomed after experiencing a nightmare a few years ago with a local groomer that completely shaved my dog (that’s in the picture) down to the skin. After I explicitly stated that’s not what I wanted and they assured me they wouldn’t do that and had experience grooming long haired dogs… I didn’t have him groomed for two years because of that incident and how awful he looked. Not to mention the damage it did to his coat.
This is my boy Byndi in the picture below. I’m so thankful I have found Luna n Rocky’s! He was so taken care of and groomed right. I HIGHLY recommend him!
Welp, this is now the third time I am having bring this up and I will no longer be nice about it, and my most sincere apologies in advance for prioritizing your dog's health.
NO. I WILL NOT SHAVE YOUR DOUBLE-COATED DOG.
It is my duty as a certified professional pet groomer to help mitigate issues with your pup, not take away ownership responsibility completely. This is a major problem I have with pet ownership.
I had yet another person raise hell at me when I politely started explaining to her why shaving a double-coated dog is detrimental to the dog's health and she had the nerve to tell me I'm a lazy groomer.
The irony is strong, considering this same person told me she doesn't like brushing her shedding dog and would prefer to have it shaved.
bUt My DoG dOeSn'T lIKe BeInG bRuShEd. My dogs don't either, but I have a routine where I still take a few minutes out of my day to make sure their fur is in top shape.
A slicker brush (or rubber curry brush for short hair pups) and a metal comb costs roughly $25 total. All it takes to brush your dog is just a few short minutes out of your day.
For those wondering, the pup pictured is Byndi the Australian Shepherd, a perfect example of a double-coated dog. His owner knew from the day she got him you're not supposed to shave a double-coated dog, yet a previous groomer did it anyway due to lack of experience and knowledge, or simply just didn't care.
Once again I'm gonna leave this tidbit of information directly from the American Kennel Club's website, just in case anyone tries to argue with me, because this is a hill I will gladly die on.
-"Your dog’s coat actually acts as an insulator,” explains Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the AKC. “Shaving that coat to reduce shedding or supposedly to keep the dog cool also eliminates that insulating layer of fur, makes the dog susceptible to heat stroke, and can result in improper hair growth and the possibility of follicle damage. A dog’s fur coat protects him from sunburn and decreases his risk of developing skin cancer.
Shaving a double coat can also do long-term damage. When it’s shaved down to the skin, the undercoat hair will grow back faster, and sometimes will crowd out the slower-growing guard hairs. This can change the texture and color of a dog’s coat and make it appear patchy and unattractive."
End of rant. Thank you for coming to my TED talk. Please do better and have a blessed day.
