Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds on Long Island — and one of the most maintenance-intensive coats. Here’s what Golden owners need to know about professional grooming and at-home coat care.
The Double Coat Challenge
Goldens have a thick, water-repellent outer coat and a dense, insulating undercoat. They shed year-round, with dramatic increases in spring and fall during coat blows. Without regular brushing and professional deshedding, the undercoat builds up against the skin, trapping moisture and heat, which leads to hot spots — localized skin infections that are painful and expensive to treat.
What Professional Grooming Includes for Goldens
A full professional groom for a Golden includes bath with deshedding shampoo and conditioner, high-velocity blow-out to remove loose undercoat, thorough brush-out, trimming of the feet, ears, and sanitary areas, nail trim, and ear cleaning. The deshedding portion — done properly — takes significant time and is what separates a thorough professional job from a quick bath and fluff.
Frequency for Long Island Goldens
Every 6–8 weeks for a full groom. More frequent deshedding in spring and fall. Daily brushing at home during blow-coat season prevents matting and dramatically reduces shedding in the house. Zoomin Groomin serves Golden Retriever owners across Long Island. Call (631) 801-4801.
