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Best dog brushes

  • 12-01-2016 2:36pm
    #1
    Lithium1376
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    I am looking for some advice about grooming my dog. I have a 6 month old golden retriever and I am wondering about the correct hair brushes to use on his coat, particularly as he is now shedding a lot. What brushes would you recommend? I am currently using a double sided brush but am wondering about better products to remove the shedding hair so I don't have to hoover all day long ;)


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  • #2
    cocker5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭cocker5


    Lithium1376 wrote: »
    I am looking for some advice about grooming my dog. I have a 6 month old golden retriever and I am wondering about the correct hair brushes to use on his coat, particularly as he is now shedding a lot. What brushes would you recommend? I am currently using a double sided brush but am wondering about better products to remove the shedding hair so I don't have to hoover all day long ;)

    Can't recommend a brush I'm afraid - but try adding salmon oil to his food each day this helps with reduced shedding :)


  • #3
    VonVix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭VonVix


    Rake http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0249/3501/products/undercoat_rake_1.jpg?v=1415475113 Great for getting out loose undercoat, especially when a dog is blowing their coat.

    And a slicker. http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/RP4AAOSwHmhV8EBL/s-l225.jpg Great for tangles and generally brushing out loose top coat.

    Avoid bristle brushes and Furminators, both wouldn't be very good for a Goldie coat.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #4
    oliviablond
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 26 ✭oliviablond


    Thanks for sharinf these useful links!


  • #5
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,054 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    I find this one brilliant for one of my GR's - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gripsoft-Grooming-Double-Undercoat-Rake/dp/B0006349TY ....but my other one doesn't have an undercoat like him so not really any good for her - the kong zoom groom works better for her though. For both I find a pin brush very good - it's just a cheapo one with pins on one side and bristles on the other.


  • #6
    Lithium1376
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Lithium1376


    Having taken the advice, I have bought an undercoat rake and a slicker. The undercoat rake has saved my sanity!! Don't need the slicker as much as he has no mats but then I use the pin and bristle brush to remove what the rake has loosened. Result! So thanks again, you've no idea the difference those brushes have made to my pups coat!


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  • #7
    VonVix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭VonVix


    Lithium1376 wrote: »
    Having taken the advice, I have bought an undercoat rake and a slicker. The undercoat rake has saved my sanity!! Don't need the slicker as much as he has no mats but then I use the pin and bristle brush to remove what the rake has loosened. Result! So thanks again, you've no idea the difference those brushes have made to my pups coat!

    Yay! I personally find the slicker great for behind the ears, the tail/bum area and the feathering on the legs. Sometimes the rake can pull the hair a bit if used on those areas. :o

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #8
    Lithium1376
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Lithium1376


    VonVix wrote: »
    Yay! I personally find the slicker great for behind the ears, the tail/bum area and the feathering on the legs. Sometimes the rake can pull the hair a bit if used on those areas. :o

    Good idea, I haven't used the rake on the ears, I just used the bristle brush because I felt the rake would hurt, might try the slicker there as well


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