FOR MAT-PRONE COATS
Found a mat? Do not panic.
Apply, wait, brush. Save the Shave pairs a dematting cream with a rake brush, so tight mats soften before you work them. It gives the coat you love a real shot at staying on the dog.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 92 reviews|Cruelty-free|No SLS, SLES, or dyes
BUNDLES
The brush makes the difference.
Creams soften. The brush does the work. Every bundle pairs the topical with the right tool, priced as a set.
Most popular
Save the Shave.
Rake Brush insideThe cream softens the mat, the rake works through it. The tool is the difference between loosening a mat and just moving it around. This is the set most owners start with.
$34.18$37.98Save 10%
Pin Brush inside
Easy Brush Days.
Detangling Treatment, the 4-in-1 Shampoo, and the Pin Brush. The upkeep set that keeps mats from starting.
$46.99$58.97Save 20%
Both brushes inside
Full Coat Care System.
Both topicals, the shampoo, and both brushes. The whole routine in one box.
$75.99$101.18Save 25%
PREFER SINGLES?
Gentle on your pup and kind to all. Never tested on animals.
No parabens, no SLS or SLES, no dyes. Ever.
Clean, vegan formulas that stay gentle on skin and coat.
FIND YOUR STEP
How stuck is the coat?
Pinch the spot and be honest. The right product depends on what your fingers find.
YOUR STEP
Detangling Treatment
$18.99
A leave-in that keeps a tangle from becoming a mat. Work it in, brush it out, move on with your day.
Best used at the first snag. Helps keep brush days short.
YOUR STEP
Save the Shave Bundle
$34.18
The cream softens the mat, the rake works through it. Short outside-in strokes, and the coat gets a real chance.
Cream first, always. A dry mat pulls more than it needs to.
YOUR STEP
Emergency Dematter
$22.99
For packed mats close to the skin. Apply, wait, then work slowly in short sessions. Go at the dog's pace.
If the skin underneath looks irritated, a groomer visit is the kind call.
1
Apply.
Work the cream into the mat, right down to where it sits. It pours on, no mist.
2
Wait.
Let the formula soften the knot. Ten minutes, give or take. The wait does the heavy lifting.
3
Brush.
Short outside-in strokes with the rake, holding the base of the mat to keep tension off the skin.
PROOF
Same coat. One session apart.
Real coats from real owners, brushed at home with the cream and the rake. Results vary with coat type and how long the mat has been there.
★★★★★
"Rosie got shaved every summer because I could not keep up with her coat. Since this, she has not been shaved once."
Kelsey B. and Rosie, goldendoodle
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AFTERREAL SESSIONS
Owners, mid brush-through.
Unedited clips from people working a real mat at home. Tap any one to watch.
Most popular“The mat behind her ear had been there for weeks. Cream on, ten minutes, and the rake just went through it.”
Kelsey B. and Rosie, goldendoodle
Save the Shave Bundle
$34.18$37.98
“I was booked in for a shave down. Cancelled it after this session.”
Amber H., bernedoodle
Emergency Dematter
$22.99
“Two pumps before every brush and we just do not get mats any more.”
Dana R., australian shepherd
Detangling Treatment
$18.99
“Bath day used to take an hour. She comes out already brushable now.”
Lauren, newfoundland
4-in-1 Shampoo
$19.99
THE ONE TO START WITH
Save the Shave. It is a possibility, not a promise.
•The cream softens the mat so the rake can move through it.
•Short outside-in strokes keep the pulling down and the dog calm.
•Many owners catch mats early enough to skip the shave-down entirely.
Family built, since day oneOUR STORY
Nine puppies. Nine different coats.
Skip the Groomer was born after our doodle had 9 puppies and each one of them had different fur that needed attention. It was born out of necessity for keeping the cuteness intact.
Groomers will always make your pup look beautiful. But the everyday care in between is yours, and with the right tools you can handle it confidently.
9
puppies, nine coat types, one very steep learning curve
Herbal
vegan formulas with no SLS, SLES, parabens or dyes
At home
durable tools built for real dogs in real houses
Will and Kathy, founders
Read our storyOwners of shave-prone dogs, mostly.
★★★★★ 4.86 out of 5, from 92 reviews
★★★★★
So much undercoat comes out.
I use this before every bath on my newfoundland and the amount of undercoat it removes is unreal.
Lauren, newfoundland
★★★★★
Way better than what I had.
My old rake snagged constantly. This one glides through my border collie mix and she stays calm the whole time.
A. Johansson, border collie mix
★★★★★
The doodle solution.
If you have a doodle you know the struggle. My groomer jokes about her wall of shame. My dog has never been on it.
Amber H., bernedoodle
FAQ
Asked by every doodle owner.
Not answered here? Write to hello@skipthegroomer.com and a human replies.
Will it hurt her?
That is the point of the cream. It softens the mat first, and short outside-in strokes keep tension off the skin. Hold the base of the mat, go at the dog's pace, and stop if she tells you to.
Does it work on double coats?
Yes. Newfoundlands, aussies, and collie mixes are some of our most loyal reviewers. It helps release packed undercoat, which is where most double-coat trouble starts.
What if the mat is too far gone?
If it sits flat against irritated skin, a groomer visit is the kind call. This system is for everything before that point, and for making sure you rarely get there again.
How is the dematter different from the detangler?
The Detangling Treatment is daily upkeep: it keeps a moving coat moving. The Emergency Dematter is concentrated, for knots that have already gone solid.
How long does a session take?
Most owners report 30 to 60 minutes for a real mat, including the ten-minute wait. Results vary with coat type and how long the mat has been there.