Extreme close-up of a Siberian Husky's ice-blue eye with individual guard hairs visible, snowflake iris pattern, fur transitioning from charcoal to silver to white
Specialist Grooming Studio · Double-Coated Breeds Only

Every coat
tells a story.
We just help
it shine.

Three-hour hand-stripped sessions for huskies, malamutes, and double-coated dogs. Warm oatmeal baths. Blowouts that reveal the coat underneath.

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Origin Story

It started with
Koda.

In 2018, a rescue husky named Koda came in with mats so dense they hid a skin infection that had been festering for months. Three previous groomers had turned him away. A fourth had tried to shave him down — which would have destroyed his thermal regulation for the next two years.

We spent six hours on that first session. Hand-stripped every mat. Treated the skin. By the end, Koda looked like he belonged at Westminster. His owner cried.

That day, Undercoat became a studio built for exactly this — dogs that big-box groomers don't know how to handle, and owners who refuse to accept anything less than the best.

Maya Thornton, founder of Undercoat grooming studio, smiling warmly
Maya Thornton
Founder & Head Groomer
Siberian Husky with thick double coat, freshly groomed showing the full plush undercoat and guard hairs in perfect condition
Koda, 8 months after first session

The Double Coat — Why It Matters

1
Guard Hairs
Outer layer · Weather repellent
2
Dense Undercoat
Inner layer · Thermal insulation
!
Never Shave
Destroys thermal regulation
Hand Strip
Removes dead undercoat safely
NDGAA Certified
National Dog Groomers Assoc.
IPG Member
Int'l Professional Groomers
8+ Years
Double-Coat Specialist
2,400+ Dogs
Groomed & Loved
Services

Three sessions.
One standard.

// All sessions include breed-specific consultation
// No shaving. Ever.

Golden retriever being groomed with professional blow dryer, fur flowing in perfect waves
Most Booked
2 hrs

Maintenance Blowout

$95

The regular reset

  • High-velocity blowout
  • Deshedding brush-out
  • Oatmeal bath & dry
  • +2 more
Best for: Monthly maintenance, healthy coats, routine shedding
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Husky with thick double coat being professionally groomed, showing the dense undercoat layers
Signature
3 hrs

Full De-Shed

$145

Blow coat season survival

  • Full hand-strip undercoat
  • Triple-pass blowout
  • Medicated oatmeal soak
  • Coat conditioning treatment
  • Ear & nail care
  • Coat health report card
Best for: Spring/fall coat blow, heavy shedders, sled dog teams
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Before and after grooming transformation of a Siberian Husky rescue dog with matted coat
4–6 hrs

Rescue Reset

From $195

From matted to magnificent

  • Full mat assessment & removal
  • Skin health inspection
  • Extended hand-strip session
  • +4 more
Best for: Rescue dogs, neglected coats, first-time heavy mat removal
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// The Toolkit — Surgeon-Grade Tools

Chris Christensen Ice Cube BrushOster A5 Clipper (emergencies only)Flying Pig High-Velocity DryerChris Christensen Pin BrushAndis Deshedding ToolCowboy Magic DetanglerTropiclean Oatmeal ShampooChris Christensen White on White
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Let's get
them fluffy.

Upload a photo of their coat

Helps Maya assess before your visit · JPG, PNG

Maya reviews every request personally within 24 hours.

What to expect

01
Coat Assessment
Maya reviews your photo and confirms the right service tier before your visit.
02
Drop-off
Arrive 10 min early. We'll do a quick in-person coat check together.
03
3-Hour Session
Hand-strip, oatmeal soak, high-velocity blowout. No shaving. Ever.
04
Pickup
You'll receive a coat health report card with notes for home maintenance.

"Three PetSmart locations turned us away. Undercoat took one look at Niko's coat photo, said 'we've seen worse,' and booked us the same week. He came home looking like a show dog. I actually cried in the parking lot."

TW
Taylor Weston
Siberian Husky owner · Portland, OR
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