From spring blowout to winter maintenance, GroomBoard keeps your double-coat clients on rhythm with zero admin overhead.
Thick coats take 60–90 minutes to dry properly. Build accurate appointment durations into your scheduling.
Double coats should not be shaved. Document breed-specific service protocols so every groomer honors them.
Undercoats mat without regular line-brushing. Set recurring maintenance appointments so clients stay on rhythm.
Double-coated breeds need heavy seasonal deshedding. Send SMS reminders 6 weeks before spring and fall coat blow.
Based on double coat type. Working groomers adapt tools to the individual pet — these are the core kit.
The professional workflow for a double-coated breed like the Akita.
Section the coat and brush from skin out, removing every mat before bathing.
Pull out loose undercoat with a rake, working in the direction of hair growth.
First shampoo cleans, second shampoo sits 5 minutes to loosen undercoat. Rinse fully.
Use HV dryer to force out remaining undercoat — this is the core of the double-coat groom.
Final slicker brush + coat inspection. Never shave a double coat.
Block out 2× coat-blowout windows (March–April, September–October) and pre-book regular double-coat clients 4 weeks in advance.
The core services that match double coats. Each guide covers pricing, duration, and the step-by-step process.
The features working groomers use to keep akita clients on rhythm.
Set grooming frequency per-breed so clients rebook on the right cadence automatically.
Automatic text reminders tuned to each breed's recommended grooming interval.
Clients book 24/7 from your custom booking page with breed-specific service options.
Track coat notes, trim preferences, and photos per pet — visit after visit.
Every 6–8 weeks; more during coat blow.
No. The double coat should never be shaved.
Yes — twice a year they blow coat dramatically.
GroomBoard stores a full grooming history per pet, including notes from every visit, photos, products used, and recommended follow-up appointments.
Yes. You can set per-service pricing multipliers, including breed-based surcharges for high-maintenance coats.
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