Golden Paws Pet Grooming in Lexington, MA specializes in professional grooming for Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, and all Doodle varieties. Doodle coats are among the most demanding to maintain correctly — they grow continuously, mat quickly, and require a groomer who understands the specific needs of a curly or wavy mixed-breed coat. At Golden Paws, every Doodle groom is built around coat health first: thorough brush-out before bathing, proper blow-dry technique to prevent matting, and a breed-appropriate cut that preserves the coat's integrity. To book your Doodle's appointment, call 781-274-9144.
Goldendoodles combine the Poodle's continuously growing, non-shedding coat with the Golden Retriever's dense, shedding undercoat. The result is a coat that traps shed hair inside the curl rather than releasing it naturally. Without regular brushing and professional grooming, that trapped hair tightens into mats — first in high-friction areas like the armpits, collar line, ears, and behind the legs, then throughout the body. Mats pull the skin painfully, trap moisture, restrict airflow, and create conditions that lead to skin irritation, hot spots, and infection. Regular professional grooming on a 4 to 6 week schedule is not optional for a Doodle — it is maintenance for the dog's physical health.
A full Goldendoodle groom at Golden Paws includes a pre-bath brush-out to remove tangles and any matted sections before the coat gets wet, a bath with professional shampoo and conditioner matched to the coat's texture, a high-velocity blow-dry that opens the curl and removes trapped shed hair, a thorough finish brush-out, a breed-appropriate haircut, ear cleaning, nail trim, anal gland expression, and a cologne or bandana finish. The pre-bath brush-out and proper blow-dry are steps that many groomers skip or rush — and they are the steps that make the largest difference in coat condition over time.
Most Goldendoodles need professional grooming every 4 to 6 weeks to stay tangle-free and maintain the coat in a healthy, comfortable length. Waiting 8 weeks or longer is possible for dogs who are brushed thoroughly at home several times per week — but even then, professional grooming every 6 to 8 weeks is the practical maximum for most families before mat risk increases significantly. Our groomers will assess your Doodle's coat at the first visit and recommend the right schedule for your specific dog.
We offer all popular Doodle styles, including the teddy bear cut — the most requested style for Goldendoodles — as well as the puppy cut, the kennel cut, longer flowing styles, and custom lengths based on owner preference and coat condition. The teddy bear cut features a round, full face with natural-looking cheeks and head, a body at consistent length, and scissored leg furnishings. Achieving a clean teddy bear look requires a coat that is tangle-free, well-conditioned, and maintained on schedule. If the coat comes in matted, the groomer's first responsibility is the dog's comfort — which may require shortening the coat to remove the matting safely.
We will always do our best to save the coat length, but mat removal requires honesty about what is and is not safe to do with a clipper or scissors. Severely matted coats cannot be brushed out without causing the dog significant pain — dematting a tightly matted coat is cruel, and no professional groomer should do it. In those cases, the humane and correct approach is a close clip to remove the matting entirely, allowing the coat to grow back healthy. We will always communicate with you before making that decision, and we will always explain what we find when your dog comes in.
We groom all Poodle-cross varieties: Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, Aussiedoodles, Sheepadoodles, Cavapoos, Maltipoos, Schnoodles, Cockapoos, and any other Doodle mix. Each cross has its own coat characteristics depending on whether the dog leans toward the Poodle parent or the other breed, and our groomers adjust their approach accordingly. Some Doodles have tight, dense curls; others have loose, wavy coats that behave very differently. We assess every dog individually at each visit.
Golden Paws Pet Grooming is at 395 Lowell St, Lexington, MA. We serve Doodle owners from Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, Burlington, Winchester, Woburn, Concord, Waltham, Newton, Belmont, Lincoln, and all surrounding communities within approximately 25 minutes. Call 781-274-9144 to book your Doodle's appointment.
Goldendoodles typically need professional grooming every 4 to 6 weeks. Their coats grow continuously and mat quickly — especially around the ears, armpits, collar area, and legs. Waiting longer than 6 to 8 weeks significantly increases the risk of matting that requires shaving the coat down rather than preserving the length.
A full Goldendoodle groom at Golden Paws includes a pre-bath brush-out to remove tangles and loose coat, a bath with professional shampoo and conditioner appropriate for the coat type, a high-velocity blow-dry, a thorough finish brush-out, a breed-appropriate haircut, ear cleaning, nail trim, anal gland expression, and a cologne or bandana finish.
Goldendoodles inherit the Poodle's continuously growing, curly or wavy coat and the Golden Retriever's dense, shedding undercoat. The combination creates a coat that traps shed hair rather than releasing it — and that trapped hair, if not brushed out regularly, tightens into mats. Mats pull the skin, cause discomfort, and trap moisture that can lead to skin irritation. Regular professional grooming and at-home brushing between visits prevents this.
Yes. The teddy bear cut is one of the most popular styles for Goldendoodles and is a specialty of our groomers. It involves a rounded face with fuller cheeks and head, a body cut of consistent length, and scissored leg furnishings. Achieving the best teddy bear look requires a coat that is tangle-free, well-conditioned, and maintained on a consistent grooming schedule.
Yes. We groom all Doodle varieties including Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles, Aussiedoodles, Sheepadoodles, Cavapoos, and other Poodle crosses. While each Doodle's coat has its own texture and characteristics depending on the parent breeds, the core grooming approach — consistent scheduling, thorough brush-outs, and coat-health-first technique — applies to all of them.
Ready to book your Goldendoodle's grooming appointment? Call Golden Paws Pet Grooming at 781-274-9144. We're at 395 Lowell St, Lexington, MA, serving Doodle owners from Lexington and surrounding communities including Arlington, Bedford, Burlington, Winchester, Concord, Newton, and beyond.
Last updated: May 2026