Gently cleans around the eyes, muzzle and folds, and helps lift tear stains. Good for every coat color, not just white.
Barky Lounge, Edgewater, Miami
Dog Dematting in Miami, FL
Mats are not just tangles. They pull on the skin every time your dog moves, trap moisture underneath, and get worse on their own. We assess the coat at drop off and tell you honestly whether it can be brushed out or whether a shorter cut is the kinder option. Dematting is $30 per 30 minutes, so you only pay for the time it takes.
- $30 per 30 minutes
- We assess before we start
- We never work without telling you first
- Free parking on site
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Comfort first, haircut second
Matted Dog Hair Removal in Miami, FL
A mat starts as loose hair caught in the coat and tightens from there. Once it is locked against the skin it pulls with every step, keeps air and moisture out, and the skin underneath gets red and sore. In Miami humidity it happens faster than most owners expect, especially behind the ears, under the legs and anywhere a harness or collar sits.
At drop off we go through the coat with you and tell you what we are looking at. Light matting brushes out safely, and that is the job. Mats that are tight to the skin cannot be brushed out without hurting your dog, and no amount of time changes that, so in those cases we recommend taking the coat shorter and talk it through before we touch anything.
We will not put a dog through pain for the sake of a longer haircut, and we never start work you have not agreed to. Dematting is bookable with our luxury dog bath or full grooming service. Barky Lounge is an experienced dog groomer in Miami, based in Edgewater.
How We Demat a Coat
Every dematting starts the same way, with a look at the coat and a conversation with you.
- Coat assessment at drop off, mat by mat, with you there
- An honest answer on whether brushing out is safe or whether a shorter cut is kinder
- A time estimate before we start, so you know what it will cost
- Careful work with dematting tools and conditioner, in sections, with breaks
- Skin check underneath as the mats come out
- Brush out and bath to finish, so the coat is clean and sitting right
If we find sore skin, a hot spot or anything that looks like it needs a vet, we will show you and recommend you have it looked at. Read our guide to safely removing matted dog hair.
Dog Dematting Prices in Miami, FL
Dematting is $30 per 30 minutes, added to the bath or groom it is booked with. You pay for the time it takes, nothing more.
| Service | price |
|---|---|
| Deshedding | $30 per 30 minutes |
| Luxury Bath Service | From $50 |
| Full Groom Service | From $70 |
Note: We estimate the time at drop off and will not run past it without checking with you first. If the coat turns out to be worse underneath than it looked, we stop and call you.
Can the Mats Come Out, or Does the Coat Need to Go Shorter?
| What the coat looks like | What we would do |
|---|---|
| Small knots you can get a comb through | Brush out, often no dematting charge needed |
| Mats you can lift away from the skin | Dematting, usually 30 to 60 minutes |
| Mats flat against the skin, no gap underneath | A shorter dog haircut, brushing these out would hurtt |
| The whole coat has felted together | Shave down, then a fresh start |
| Mats only behind the ears or under the legs | Spot dematting, body left long |
| Red or broken skin under a mat | We stop and recommend a vet check first |
“If we recommend a shave down”: It is not the outcome anyone wants, but a shaved coat grows back healthy and your dog is comfortable in the meantime. We will show you exactly where the problem is before we do it, and we will never shave a dog without your say so.
Add Ons for Your Dog's Full Groom
Bookable with any full groom at our Edgewater salon. Tell us when you book, or ask at drop off.
Shaped by hand with scissors for a softer, more natural finish. Suits Doodles and Poodles with coats in good condition, with no knots or mats.
$75 per hour
Gentle brushing with specialized tools to lift loose and dead fur, so there is less of it at home. Suits double coat breeds.
$15 per 15 minutes
Careful removal of tangles and mats, with your dog’s comfort first. You only pay for the time it takes.
$30 per 30 minutes
A quick tidy around the eyes, ears and cheeks so your dog can see clearly and stays neat between full grooms.
$15
Pet safe color applied by hand, from soft accents on the ears and tail to something bolder. Usually washes out in 5 to 6 washes.
From $25
Our Other Dog Grooming Services in Miami
Every service below is available at our Edgewater salon, on its own or alongside a full groom.
Grooming
Nails, Face and Hygiene
Grooming for Your Dog
Dematting Before and After in Miami
Real dog grooming in Miami results from our Edgewater salon. Drag the slider to compare. See more on Instagram.
Poodle, bath and teddy bear haircut
Mini Goldendoodle, puppy groom and breed specific haircut
Goldendoodle, deshedding treatment and haircut
Goldendoodle, bath and full body haircut
Poodle mix, hand scissored teddy cut
Pomeranian, bath and teddy bear haircut
Dog Dematting Near You in Miami
Miami humidity mats coats faster than most owners are used to, and dogs that swim or walk on the beach mat faster again. We see a lot of it from Miami Beach, the Venetian Islands and North Bay Village, and from the curly coated dogs around the Design District and Buena Vista, especially through our Doodle and Goldendoodle grooming.
We are at 275 NE 18th St in Edgewater, across from Margaret Pace Park, minutes from Downtown Miami, Midtown, Brickell and Wynwood. Free parking on site. See all the areas we serve.
Dog Dematting in Miami, Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dematting cost?
$30 per 30 minutes, on top of the bath or groom it is added to. We estimate the time at drop off.
Does dematting hurt?
Light matting does not, when it is done properly with conditioner and the right tools. Mats that are tight against the skin do hurt to brush out, which is exactly why we recommend a shorter cut in those cases instead of pulling at them.
Why do you shave matted dogs instead of brushing?
Only when the mats are flat to the skin. At that point there is no way to get a tool underneath without pulling the skin, and an hour of pulling is worse for your dog than a haircut that grows back.
Can I demat my dog at home?
Small knots, yes, with a comb and patience. Anything you cannot lift away from the skin, no. Scissors are the main cause of grooming injuries we see, because the skin tents up into the mat. To see how we keep coats knot free, read about our professional dog brush out.
How do I stop mats coming back?
Brush right through to the skin, not just the top layer, and come in every 4 to 6 weeks. Curly and long coats in Miami usually need every 4. More on how often dogs need grooming.
Will you turn my dog away if they are badly matted?
No. We will tell you honestly what we can and cannot do, give you the options, and go from there.
Visit Our Pet Groomer in Miami
- Open now, until 8pm
Our address
275 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132
Phone
yourpetstore@barkylounge.com
Hours
Monday to Sunday
9am to 8pm
Getting here
We are on NE 18th Street in Edgewater, a few minutes from Downtown Miami, Midtown, Brickell, and the Design District. Free parking on site, and both the entrance and the parking are wheelchair accessible.
Book Dematting in Miami Today
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