Does your dog shed like crazy - get one of these!

[jerp]

Like many of you dog owners (especially lab owners), sweeping up dog hair is a daily chore that really gets old. That stuff will dang sure clog a vaccum cleaner too. I first saw the "Furminator" deshedding tool at the vet's office last year - it looked like it worked well but I was put-off by the price. ($54 for the big one) On impulse I bought one Saturday at PetsMart - and I gotta tell you it's the best idea since they started putting handles on suitcases. I took ol' Buck out on the patio and in about 10 minutes had removed enough hair to stuff a mattress. The hair is easy to remove from the tool too - push of a button.

http://www.furminator.com/shedless.cfm

[KHo]

I second this recommendation. Furminators rock!

[Mike D]

I've got a cheaper solution.....Put the dog outside where he belongs!

[Mudslinger]

Ah Mike, how could you put your dog out in the back when it it below freezing and snowing?

[jerp]

I've got a cheaper solution.....Put the dog outside where he belongs!

Funny how things change -- growing up, my Dad did not allow our dogs in the house - ever - no matter the the weather. If he saw how I treat our dogs now (about 50/50 - inside/outside) he'd think I'd either gone soft or crazy. He would be at least partially correct on both counts.

[Wildman]

Stacie bought one of these last year and I thought it to be a gimmick. It is far from that! I actually fill 5 gallon bucket up with dog hair from my lab with it. Great brush!

[buffalorider]

Great product.




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[buffalorider]

Ah Mike, how could you put your dog out in the back when it it below freezing and snowing?

I wouldn't mind if I had a doghouse out there w/ the proper insulated bedding and/or a heat lamp.

As it is, my lab stay out in the day and comes in at night. I don't think my wife would let me keep him outside now if I wanted to...




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[mjdillard22]

sounds like an advertisment, lol
but i dont have a dog yet

[landon pharr]

how much are they at pets mart?

[Dusty Britches]

how often do you have to use it? is it powered or a specially designed brush?

[buffalorider]

how often do you have to use it? is it powered or a specially designed brush?

I use mine every couple of days. It's just a brush designed to get all of the loose hair from your dogs undercoat, kind of like dethatching your yard. If you keep your dog inside and have shedding issues this is a must have product.




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[jerp]

how often do you have to use it? is it powered or a specially designed brush?

It's more of a comb than a brush - designed to remove all that loose, dead undercoat hair that is the major source of shedding. Their website recommends using a few times a month. After using it my dog actually looks like he dropped about 10 pounds.

[tgil]

Jerp, how do I make sure you get your commission when I buy it?

[coach_stew]

With two indoor labs I need to give it a try! Thanks for the recomendation!