Maltese Grooming

Maltese coats are more like hair than fur—beautiful, soft, and prone to tangles, breakage, and tear staining around the eyes. Our Maltese grooming is designed to keep your dog’s coat silky, light, and comfortable, with gentle handling and clean, precise finishing.

At Rebel Tails, we start with a coat + skin check, then move into a thorough, skin-friendly bath and conditioning to keep the coat hydrated and smooth. After controlled drying and a careful brush-out, we tailor the finish to your preferences—whether that’s a longer, flowing look with tidy shaping or a practical puppy cut that’s easy to maintain. Everything is calm and pet-first—no cages, no rushing, and no rough handling.

Depending on your Maltese’s needs, appointments may include shampoo + conditioner, controlled blow-dry, full brush-out, scissor styling, face trim (around eyes and mouth), sanitary tidy, paw + pad tidy, nail trim, and ear care (as tolerated).

Maltese hair can knot quickly—especially behind the ears, under the collar, in the armpits, and around the legs. We tailor each groom to your dog’s coat condition, desired length, skin sensitivity, age, and temperament, and we’ll recommend a style that looks great and matches your at-home routine.

If we find tangles starting to tighten, comfort comes first. We use gentle detangling techniques and choose the most humane approach—never forcing painful brushing just to “save length.” Before you leave, we can share simple maintenance tips (what to brush first, how often, and what tools help most) so your Maltese stays clean, soft, and tangle-free between appointments.