Golden Retriever Grooming
The Mud Puppies Way
Caring for a golden retriever’s coat is all about keeping shedding under control. Their double coats make for a lot of maintenance, but when you get your beloved golden retriever de-shedded regularly, not only will they be more comfortable in warm weather, but your home will also be noticeably cleaner!
The Golden Retriever Coat: As Beautiful as it is Demanding
Golden retrievers have a two-layer coat: A soft undercoat and a water-resistant outer coat. With Austin’s climate, you’ve probably noticed moderate shedding all year, with a sharp increase in shedding a couple times a year.
Brushing Doesn’t Cut it. Mud Puppies Does.
Professional grooming every 8-12 weeks helps keep your retriever’s coat healthy and beautiful year-round. Professional deshedding at either of Mud Puppies’ North Austin locations removes what home brushing cannot. It also prevents hot spots and skin irritation. A full groom at Mud Puppies means coat trimming, breed-appropriate shampoo and conditioner plus a thorough blow dry to lift and separate their undercoat. We also include nail dremeling, teeth brushing and regular ear cleaning to care for their floppy ears.
At-Home Golden Retriever Coat Care
- Brush 2-3 times per week with undercoat rake
- Focus behind ears, under legs & around tail
IMPORTANT: Never Shave a Golden Retriever!
Full-Service Groom
This is Mud Puppies’ complete grooming package, with a warm bath, full haircut, brush out, teeth brushing, anal gland expression (upon request), ear cleaning and nail dremeling.
$120+
Shedless / Deshedding
Give your dog a break from the heat and yourself a break from the shedding! Double-coated breeds love this special de-shedding conditioner bath, plus the extensive brush out to remove their loose undercoat. Also includes teeth brushing, anal gland expression (upon request), ear cleaning and nail dremeling.
$120+
Combine with a Tidy for $120-140 total.
Tidy
The Tidy is a lighter maintenance groom that includes a warm bath, teeth brushing, anal gland expression (upon request), light dematting, brush out, ear cleaning, nail dremeling and a light trim to neaten face, feet, tail and sanitary areas.
$100+
Express Groom
One-on-one attention for your dog from our groomer means a faster turnaround. Also especially great for pups who are a bit anxious, older or who have medical issues.
| Up to 24 lbs. | $50 |
| 25-50 lbs. | $70 |
| 51+ lbs. | $90 |
Squeaky Clean Bath
Get special pricing as a playcare or boarding client with this quick and convenient bath and courtesy ear check! While this doesn’t include brushing or hair cutting, you can add on any extras below!
| Under 25 lbs. | $20 |
| Over 25 lbs. | $25-35 |
Drop Wash
Not interested in a haircut or extras? The drop wash might be perfect for you. Add $10 for brush out.
| Under 20 lbs. | $20-30 |
| 20-40 lbs. | $30-40 |
| 41-60 lbs. | $40-50 |
| 61+ lbs. | $60+ |
Add-Ons & Extras
Whether your pup needs a lightning-fast wash or you want to add on some extras to your grooming package, we’ve got you covered at Mud Puppies.
Full Groom Add-Ons
| Blueberry Facial | $6 |
| Colloidal Shampoo | $5 |
| Paw Soother | $2 |
| Snout Soother | $2 |
| Seasonal Cologne | $2 |
| Dematting | $1/min |
A la Carte Extras
| Nail Trim | $15 |
| Dremel | $20 |
| Teeth Brushing | $12 |
| Ear Cleaning | $12 |
| Anal Gland Expression | $20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shave my golden retriever to reduce shedding?
No. Mud Puppies never recommends shaving a golden retriever. Their double coat regulates body temperature in both heat and cold. Shaving damages the coat structure and disrupts this natural insulation. Professional deshedding treatments are the safe, effective alternative to manage shedding.
How can I reduce my golden retriever’s shedding?
Professional deshedding treatments at Mud Puppies, combined with consistent brushing at home, make the biggest difference. Focus behind the ears, under the legs, and around the tail where mats form first. Seasonal deshedding treatments during the spring and fall heavy-shed periods will help significantly.
How often should a golden retriever be professionally groomed?
Golden retrievers should be professionally groomed every 6-8 weeks, with deshedding treatments during heavy shedding seasons in spring and fall. Frequency depends on your dog’s lifestyle and how much brushing you do at home. Regular grooming prevents hot spots, removes loose undercoat, and keeps the coat healthy.