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.
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.
Double coats should not be shaved. Document breed-specific service protocols so every groomer honors them.
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 Labrador Retriever.
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 labrador retriever 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.
Yes, every 8–12 weeks for a bath, deshed, nails, and ears. Labs shed constantly and benefit from a high-velocity blowout.
Labs have a dense undercoat. Even after a proper deshed, they'll shed for a few days as loosened coat works its way out.
Typically 60–90 minutes including bath, drying, nails, and ears.
Yes. You can set per-service pricing multipliers, including breed-based surcharges for high-maintenance coats.
Yes. Your online booking page lets clients select their breed and service, see live availability, and confirm instantly — no phone tag.
Local pricing, climate-specific tips, and software for groomers who see labrador retrievers every week.
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