The Pet Grooming Mat That Drawstrings Closed

The Lay-n-Go Travel Dog Bed is a 44-inch patented layflat-to-drawstring mat that works as both a pet bed and a grooming surface — it lays completely flat, giving your pet a comfortable surface and you full access for brushing, trimming, and cleanup. When you're done, pull the drawstring and fur, clippings, and everything else cinches closed inside. $39.95 and machine washable.

The grooming cleanup problem

Pet grooming creates mess in a specific, frustrating way. Fur goes everywhere. Nail clippings scatter. You finish grooming your dog and spend the next ten minutes cleaning up the surface you groomed them on.

The Lay-n-Go Travel Dog Bed solves the cleanup half of that equation the same way it solves Lego cleanup and makeup organization: the surface IS the bag. When grooming is done, pull the drawstring. Everything on the mat — fur, clippings, loose hair — gets gathered inside. One motion, contained mess.

How it works for grooming

1. Lay the mat completely flat — all 44 inches open as a grooming surface
2. Place your pet on the mat for brushing, trimming, or nail care
3. When done, pull the drawstring around the perimeter
4. The mat cinches closed, gathering all the fur and debris inside
5. Take it outside to dispose of the contents, or toss the whole thing in the wash

It won't catch every stray hair that floats away, but it dramatically reduces the cleanup area and keeps the bulk of the mess contained.

It's also a travel dog bed

The same mat that works for grooming works as a comfortable, familiar surface for your dog when you travel. Hotels, vacation rentals, friends' houses — dogs settle better on a familiar surface, and the Lay-n-Go folds down small enough to pack easily.

At 44 inches open, it's a generous surface for most dog sizes. It cinches down into a compact bag for transport.

Machine washable

Cold water, gentle cycle, hang dry. For a mat that collects pet fur and goes to work every grooming session, machine washability isn't a nice-to-have — it's essential. The Lay-n-Go Travel Dog Bed handles it without issue.

Why $39.95 is the right price for this

Professional grooming tables run hundreds of dollars. Dedicated grooming mats are often overpriced for what they are. The Lay-n-Go Travel Dog Bed at $39.95 does something none of them do — it cleans itself up. The drawstring closure is patented and unique to Lay-n-Go.

What size dogs does it work for?

At 44 inches in diameter when fully open, the Travel Dog Bed comfortably fits most small to large breeds for grooming. Very large or giant breeds may find the surface limiting for full-body grooming, but it works well for focused sessions — paws, face, ears — for any size dog.

FAQ

Can I use the Lay-n-Go Travel Dog Bed for grooming? Yes. It lays flat as a grooming surface and the drawstring gathers fur and debris when you're done.

Is it machine washable? Yes. Cold water, gentle cycle, hang dry.

What size is it? 44 inches in diameter when fully open.

Does it work for cats too? Yes — customers use it for cat grooming as well. Any pet that tolerates being groomed on a flat surface works with this mat.

How do I dispose of the fur after grooming? Pull the drawstring to close the mat, take it outside, open it over a trash bin, and dispose of the contents. Then wash the mat as needed.

Where can I buy it? At layngo.com and on Amazon for $39.95.

Sources

• Lay-n-Go Patents

Author: Amy Fazackerley, Lay-n-Go Co-Founder. Updated May 2026.