A framed graphic with a dog, flowers, and the text 'Save or Shave'. The left side features a fluffy white dog with dark eyes surrounded by colorful flowers, such as pink, yellow, and blue, against a geometric background with blue sky and clouds. The right side has the words 'Save or Shave' in bold, peach-colored font on a brown background with sparkling stars and a small silver heart.

Give yourself the ultimate foundation in your skills for a lifetime of grooming mastery!

A collage of digital devices displaying a dog grooming educational course titled 'Save or Shave?' with a close-up of a fluffy white dog with a curly coat, and a notepad-style graphic with the question 'Save or Shave?' in black cursive font.

It’s that age old question when you have a matted cozy bear.

Do you shave the coat or save it?

And if you decide not to shave… what next?
Over the last 20+ years, I’ve learned how to hack the mat.
*brushes some dog hair off shoulder*
So when a dog with a matted head came over, I made a mini video showing how I tackle the matted area before the bath.