Every Lab Deserves
a Signature Coat Day.
We understand undercoats. We know the difference between a bath and a proper blow-out. Your Lab leaves plush, cedar-scented, and proud.
The Grooming
Day-in-Life
Every appointment follows the same rhythm. Scroll through a morning at the studio — from the moment your Lab bounds through the door to the proud departure photo.
Morning Arrival
Your Lab hits the studio door already vibrating. We check in by name — the dog's name, not yours — and do a quick coat assessment right in the entry. We're looking at density, current shed cycle, any matting near the elbows.
Undercoat Assessment
Before water touches the dog, we part the topcoat and read the undercoat. Summer blowout or winter build-up? We decide here whether this needs a standard bath or a full strip. Most Labs need more than they're getting.
Hydrotherapy Bath
We pre-soak the undercoat for 8 minutes before shampoo touches it. Cedar and oat formula, diluted exactly for double-coat penetration. Two passes. The first loosens; the second cleans. Conditioner only on the topcoat.
High-Velocity Dry
This is where the work happens. A high-velocity dryer at 80% power, moving in the direction of coat growth, blasting out the undercoat that the bath loosened. This takes 35–45 minutes for a standard Lab. We don't rush it.
The Finishing Brush-Out
Slicker brush first, then a wide-tooth comb to confirm no undercoat remains. We finish with a soft bristle brush to lay the topcoat flat. Cedar spritz. The coat should feel like a fresh-laundered blanket.
11:00 AM — The Proud Departure
Cedar-scented. Plush to the touch. Your Lab walks out the door and strangers on the sidewalk reach down without asking. That's what a proper coat day feels like.
Choose Your
Lab's Experience
Each package is named for what it actually does. No upsell tiers, no hidden add-ons. The price you see is the price you pay.
The Full Retriever Reset
Full undercoat assessment, 8-minute pre-soak, cedar-oat double-wash, high-velocity blow-out, finishing brush-out, cedar spritz. The works. Your Lab leaves unrecognizable.
- Undercoat assessment & mapping
- Hydrotherapy bath (double wash)
- High-velocity blow-out (35–45 min)
- Slicker & wide-tooth finish
- Cedar finish spritz
- Departure photo
The Seasonal Blow-Out
Spring and fall, Labs blow their coats. This is the appointment for that. Extended pre-soak, triple-rinse, 50-minute high-velocity session. We pull out everything that's ready to come out.
- Extended 12-minute pre-soak
- Triple-rinse bath
- Full 50-min high-velocity dry
- De-shed comb-out
- Anti-static finish spray
- Shedding cycle report card
The Puppy First Timer
Gentle introduction to the table, the dryer, the tub. Short session, all positive. We're not grooming a finished coat — we're building the memory that grooming is safe and good.
- Table & equipment introduction
- Warm gentle bath
- Low-velocity dry (no fear)
- Soft bristle brush only
- Puppy treat bag to take home
- First-timer report card
All appointments include a coat report card sent by text. No surprise charges at pickup.
What they say
after pickup
"Drove 40 minutes past three other groomers. First time anyone has actually understood Maple's double coat. She came home looking like a show dog and didn't shed for six weeks."
Jennifer Calloway
Portland, OR
"The seasonal blow-out is the only thing standing between us and a house full of fur tumbleweeds. They pull out an unbelievable amount of undercoat. My vacuum has never been happier."
Marcus Webb
Seattle, WA
"Brought my 14-week-old puppy for the First Timer. She was nervous about the dryer. They spent 20 extra minutes just letting her sniff it. That's the kind of detail that builds trust."
Priya Nair
San Francisco, CA
"I've been debating undercoat rakes versus slicker brushes with my vet for two years. The groomer here settled it in the first five minutes of the coat assessment. Finally, someone who knows."
Tom Beaumont
Denver, CO
"The cedar finish spritz is the kind of detail that makes you realize this isn't a regular groomer. My dog smells like a forest cabin for two weeks. Strangers stop us every single walk."
Rachel Kim
Austin, TX