Coco's Mobile Pet Grooming

    Dog De-Matting in Southwest Ranches

    It can be frustrating to find a knot you can’t brush out, especially when the rest of your dog’s coat looks fine. Before you keep working at it, let us take a look. Coco’s brings mobile de-matting to your Southwest Ranches home and helps you work out how much coat can comfortably be kept.

    De-matting is usually added to a grooming package. If you only need help with matting, call first so we can discuss a separate appointment.

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    What de-matting adds to a grooming visit

    What you can see on top doesn’t always show how tightly the hair is tangled underneath. We’ll feel through the coat and talk with you about the length you’d like to keep. A few manageable knots may need careful detangling; a coat that’s felted close to the skin may need a shorter haircut.

    What the extra coat work includes

    • Checking where the mats are and how tightly they sit against the skin.
    • Extra products and careful brushing where the knots can be worked through comfortably.
    • Trimming areas that can't reasonably be untangled, with your agreement.
    • Advice on the areas to keep brushed between appointments.

    Your grooming package covers its own bath and hygiene care. De-matting covers the extra attention the tangled areas need. If your dog needs a full-body haircut, we’ll help you choose that package.

    Tell us what you’ve found

    Where are the knots, and when was your dog’s last bath or haircut? If you can, send a photo of the tangled area and one of the whole dog. That helps us plan the appointment, and you don’t need to pull at the knots before we arrive.

    De-matting starts at $25

    Our listed add-on range is $25–$35, in addition to the grooming package. Tight or widespread mats can take more time, so the charge can be higher. Your groomer will explain the work and total with you before starting.

    The pricing calculator can help you estimate the grooming package, but it can’t tell us how tight the knots feel underneath. Give us a call about the matting. If a separate visit is appropriate, we’ll quote that appointment; the add-on starting price doesn’t cover a standalone visit.

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    What happens in the van

    Show us the areas you’ve noticed and tell us what length you were hoping to keep. We’ll look underneath the topcoat before deciding how to approach the tangles.

    1. Show us the knots

    Tell us when the coat was last groomed and whether brushing has become difficult. Point out any areas your dog doesn't like being touched.

    2. Look at what can be kept

    We check how tight and widespread the mats are, then explain how that affects the length and finish.

    3. Choose a comfortable approach

    We talk through detangling, any trimming and the right grooming package, so you know what we're going to do.

    4. Work through manageable areas

    We use extra products and careful coat work where the tangles can be loosened without forcing the brush through.

    5. Complete the agreed groom

    The bath, drying and any haircut follow the plan for your dog's coat. Tight matting needs that decision before bathing.

    6. Talk about care at home

    We'll show you which areas need attention and discuss a coat length you can keep up with between visits.

    Keeping a fluffy coat manageable

    If you love your dog’s coat long, let’s talk about what brushing is like at home. You might be getting through the top quite easily while knots build underneath. We can show you where that is happening and which areas need more attention.

    Tell us what you can realistically keep up with between appointments. That helps us talk about a length you’ll enjoy living with, as well as a haircut that looks lovely on grooming day.

    The Husky who needed more than a brush-out

    One Husky we groomed had gone about six months without a bath, and parts of his coat had formed thick, dreadlock-like mats. His pet parent wanted to keep as much length as possible and was willing to pay for the extra work that would take.

    We used additional products and worked through the sections we could untangle, but some areas still needed trimming. The visit took about four hours, with $100 in extra coat work on top of the grooming price.

    That was an older appointment with unusually extensive matting, rather than a standard de-matting price. It shows why seeing the coat tells us so much more than hearing that a dog has a few knots.

    More about brushing and coat care: AKC’s grooming guidance.

    Two people with a golden-colored dog beside Coco's pink-and-black mobile grooming van
    Check underneath
    Discuss the length
    Work comfortably
    Keep up with brushing

    Coco’s Grooming Work

    Have a look at some of the dogs we’ve groomed. You’ll find more photos in our grooming gallery.

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    White fluffy dog wearing a red-and-green bandana on Coco's grooming table.
    Dog wearing a green bandana on Coco's grooming table.
    Tan-and-white dog wearing a red bandana on Coco's grooming table.
    Curly light-brown dog wearing a red paw-print bandana on Coco's grooming table.

    See how de-matting works

    Coco’s explains the de-matting add-on, how we assess tangled areas, when knots can be brushed out comfortably, and when a shorter haircut may be the better option.

    Questions before you book

    If you’re not sure whether you’re finding a few tangles or something more involved, tell us what brushing has been like. We’ll help you work out what to book.

    How much does dog de-matting cost?
    It starts at $25 as an add-on to a grooming package. Our listed range is $25–$35, although tight, widespread or time-consuming matting can cost more. We'll discuss the work and total before starting.
    Can you keep my dog's hair long if it's matted?
    Sometimes we can keep much of the length, but that depends on how tight the mats are and what your dog can comfortably tolerate. Some areas may need trimming, or a shorter haircut may be the better option. We'll talk that through with you first.
    Will a bath get rid of the mats?
    A bath doesn't untangle a tightly matted coat. We check those areas before bathing because wetting tight mats can make them harder to work with. The coat needs a plan before it needs shampoo.
    Should I cut the knots out before you arrive?
    Please leave tight knots for us to look at. If an area seems sore or your dog reacts when you touch it, mention that when you call so we can discuss whether veterinary advice is needed first.
    Can I book de-matting without a grooming package?
    Sometimes a separate visit makes sense. Call with your dog's breed, approximate weight, grooming history and where the knots are. Photos can help us plan, and we'll explain what to book and what it will cost.
    Is de-matting included in partial grooming?
    The usual brush-out comes with a partial groom, but more involved work on matting may cost extra. Partial grooming also keeps the main body coat at its existing length. If your dog needs a body haircut, we'll discuss Full Dog Grooming instead.
    How long will de-matting take?
    A few manageable knots and a coat full of tight mats can take very different amounts of time. Tell us about the coat when you book so we can help you plan. Your groomer will explain the work after checking it in person.
    Is de-matting the same as de-shedding?
    No. De-matting deals with hair that's tangled together, while de-shedding works on loose hair and undercoat. A dog can have both, but they need different attention.
    Can you help with a matted cat?
    Call us about your cat so we can discuss the right cat grooming appointment. This page’s add-on prices are for dogs. Our Cat Full Grooming page explains the haircut and matting-relief options we can talk through with you.
    What if the skin underneath looks irritated?
    Tell us before the visit, especially if the area is sore, the skin is broken or your dog reacts strongly to touch. We may need to discuss veterinary attention before grooming. Coat care doesn't replace treatment for a skin problem.

    Choose the groom your dog’s coat needs

    Bath & Blow Dry may suit a coat that doesn’t need a haircut. Full Dog Grooming includes a body haircut when that’s the right approach. If you’re finding loose fur rather than knots, read about de-shedding. Our guide to grooming costs in Broward County also explains what extra coat work can add to a visit.

    We serve Southwest Ranches, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Weston, Miramar, Sunrise, Plantation and Cooper City. Check our service areas for coverage and route availability.

    Let’s take a look at those tangles

    Tell us where the knots are, when your dog was last groomed and what you’d like to keep long. We’ll help you plan the appointment without asking you to solve the matting before we get there.

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