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On the upside - dog sheds a lot doesnt need many baths
I guess that poses another question. I got some shampoo from the pet store that supposively helps stop shedding too. How often do you guys bathe your dogs?
I guess that poses another question. I got some shampoo from the pet store that supposively helps stop shedding too. How often do you guys bathe your dogs?
I bathe mine at least twice a month, sometimes more, depending on how dirty he is. He spends a lot of time in the ocean and dirt-filled parks, so he tends to get dirty. He actually comes into the shower with me because he loves the water so much, but that's probably a little TMI!
I guess that poses another question. I got some shampoo from the pet store that supposively helps stop shedding too. How often do you guys bathe your dogs?
Be careful. Over bathing can dry out the skin and cause more shedding. I don't bath my dogs often. Only when they get themselves into a dirty mess a few times a year.
I bathe mine at least twice a month, sometimes more, depending on how dirty he is. He spends a lot of time in the ocean and dirt-filled parks, so he tends to get dirty. He actually comes into the shower with me because he loves the water so much, but that's probably a little TMI!
Hey that's your thing! LOL
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Be careful. Over bathing can dry out the skin and cause more shedding. I don't bath my dogs often. Only when they get themselves into a dirty mess a few times a year.
Thanks! I was giving him a bath twice a month, but I think maybe ill hold off a bit. He doesn't really like them that much anyway. Although i do have him trained to shake off with the shower curtain closed now instead of all over me!
My guy gets bathed quite often. As a Therapy Dog he must be clean for hospital visits. No one wants to hug on a smelly dog. So, he probably gets bathed about once a week and in between he is lounging in the pool.
The Shedding Blade/Wand is a great tool!! I use it on my german shepherd mix and he doesn't mind at all. Be sure to do it outside though. You can find them at Petsmart too...I think Bamboo is the brand I have.
I bathe my dog about once per month, but it depends on what he gets into at the park and how many doggie friends slobber on him when they play.
I've heard really good things about the Dyson Animal, although that's dealing with fur after the fact
There are certain kinds of supplements that seem to help.
We've been using D-y-n-o-vite for our two dogs. We're probably on our 3rd or 4th pail of the 5-pound container.
Also; like Warren Eckstein's -'Hugs and Kisses'. Little bites shaped like hearts. They also contain supplements to prevent shedding. My dogs, both of them; love the taste. However, I'm not too keen on the screw-on, screw-off lids 'cuz of the pain it causes to my wrist when I do treat my pooches. I've since found a container that I can transfer the contents into which does solve my problem. Now just wish I had a better visual label, much like that on the original container. Too bad I can't get a peel-off sticker like the original label. [I can almost see the legal issues rising from that idea]. I have asked the Warren Eckstein company about the lid situation and the rep tells me that Mr. Eckstein, himself, suffers from that same affliction, and they apparently have asked the company that does the manufacturing of those containers for them, but to date, it won't substitute w/ something more ergonomically-friendly. I still will buy them and transfer them to the container of my choice. Personal reminder to myself to re-order.
I comb and brush my dogs w/ the groomer sprays and pat them down a bit w/ the liquid at the very end. Aside from their occasional baths, and the supplements, this all seems to work for us and we've got 2 Chow/Shep mixes. We've got the Dyson vacuum too
These are great ideas that everyone has offered. I have three large Great Pyr mixes, and the fur situation is totally out of hand. Two are seven year old shepard mixes (one long haired, one short haired), and one is a lab mix (all white). The furminator and shedding blade seem to work wonderfully, but haven't tried the supplements yet.
Here's a problem I need some advice about. Our newest dog, Bear, the Pyr/Lab mix is a year old, and was previously an outside dog, who we adopted from our neighbor this past November. He seems to think that getting brushed is cause for rough play on his part. I'm not sure if he's playing or being aggressive towards the brush, as he's leaping straight up in the air, back down onto the ground, into a butt up, front end down with front legs splayed apart, puppy play stance, but he's also using his teeth, not biting or growling, but not being totally nice either....any ideas?
These are great ideas that everyone has offered. I have three large Great Pyr mixes, and the fur situation is totally out of hand. Two are seven year old shepard mixes (one long haired, one short haired), and one is a lab mix (all white). The furminator and shedding blade seem to work wonderfully, but haven't tried the supplements yet.
Here's a problem I need some advice about. Our newest dog, Bear, the Pyr/Lab mix is a year old, and was previously an outside dog, who we adopted from our neighbor this past November. He seems to think that getting brushed is cause for rough play on his part. I'm not sure if he's playing or being aggressive towards the brush, as he's leaping straight up in the air, back down onto the ground, into a butt up, front end down with front legs splayed apart, puppy play stance, but he's also using his teeth, not biting or growling, but not being totally nice either....any ideas?
Most dogs that haven't been groomed or have been badly groomed look at a brush or shedding comb as either something bad or a plaything. I like the idea of exercise first and suggest that you start with a soft brush first to get your pup accustomed to the experience. Start by petting and stroking and then alternate each stroke with the brush. That will start an association of it being good instead of bad and what is expected. DON'T FORCE IT! It will take a few weeks but soon your pup will come running when he sees the brush!
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Shedding Blade/Wand
