October 4, 2026
5 Fall Grooming Tips to Keep Your Pup Happy (and Clean!) This Season
From muddy paws to that incoming winter coat, here's how to keep your dog comfortable as the weather turns in Peterborough.
Fall in Peterborough means crunchy leaves, muddy trails, and that first chilly snap in the air, which also means it’s time to adjust your pup’s grooming routine. Here are a few tips from our team to keep your dog comfortable (and your floors a little cleaner) this season.
1. Get Ahead of the Coat Change
Many dogs, especially double-coated breeds like Huskies, Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers, start blowing their summer coat and growing in a thicker winter one around now. A good de-shedding treatment helps clear out the loose undercoat before it ends up all over your couch, and keeps your dog from overheating once that heavier coat comes in.
2. Watch the Mud and Leaf Season
Wet leaves and muddy trails mean paws, legs, and bellies need a little extra attention after walks. Regular bathing and a quick paw rinse can help prevent matting and skin irritation, especially for dogs with longer feathering on their legs.
3. Check Paws for Debris
Fall is prime time for foxtails, burrs, and seed pods to get tangled in paw fur and between toe pads. Keeping the hair around the paws neatly trimmed makes it much easier to spot (and remove) debris before it causes irritation.
4. Don’t Skip Nail Trims
Less time on hot, abrasive pavement in the summer sun means nails don’t wear down naturally as much once the weather cools. Regular nail trims become even more important this time of year to keep your dog’s gait comfortable.
5. Ears Need Love Too
Damp fall weather plus more time sniffing around wet leaves and puddles can mean extra moisture in the ears, a recipe for irritation if left unchecked. Ear cleaning is part of every full groom here, but if your pup is prone to ear issues, let us know and we’ll keep an extra eye on it.
Ready to Book?
Whether your dog needs a full seasonal groom or just a quick bath and brush-out, we’re here to help, at the salon on Depot Square or with mobile grooming if that’s easier for your schedule. See pricing and book online →
~ Megan & the Dogs on Depot Team 🐾