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In our experience, they work great. There are many different vendors that sell them on the market like Laube, Furminator, and Bamboo. We only have first hand experience with the Furminator and have found it to do a great job at removing the undercoat layer of hair that is ready to come off! This helps to keep your dog cooler in the summer months by removing unnecessary hair and is also helpful in reducing the amount of shedding from your pups. These tools seem to last forever so it is commonly a one time purchase that is in our opinion a no-brainer. Most of these companies also offer de-shedding treats and shampoo solutions that enhance the ability of their tools to perform.
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If an Afghan hound or a Maltese winds up with mats in his coat, you can try squirting it with a human de-tangling spray or – better yet – one made for dogs – then tease the mat out with the gentle strokes of a comb, just as you would a person’s hair. |
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Young dogs and very sensitive ones cannot tolerate long grooming sessions. The path of least resistance is to groom half of the dog at a time! Do one side or end of the dog in the morning and the other one at night. |
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The little shock that can occur in very dry weather – a tingle when you touch the dog – can be avoided by dampening your hand or brush with water, or by standing on a hard surface floor before making contact. |
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If ice gets between your dog’s paw pads after a winter walk, you might have to melt it. Place the foot in a bath of warm water (which also removes any salt if you’re in an urban environment) and dry it thoroughly afterwards. If warm water won’t do it, a hairdryer on the lowest setting is the best way to melt ice that may have caked between your dog’s pads or toes. |
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Why would a dog be fearful of being brushed? If you yourself didn’t start grooming your dog when she was a puppy, then she may have had some bad experiences with the brush or the handling, and may associate these unpleasant memories with a grooming tool. Calm, regular introductions to a brush will help to ease the transition into regular brushing. |
