FranVT Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi DOLers ;) My bull terrier Atlas is shedding horribly at the moment. Our house is usually covered in white hair but it is really bad at the moment, today in the sun you could just about see a halo of shedding hair around him. I have a rubber brush like this: but it doesn't seem to do the job I just brush over and over and over and nothing really changes it just keeps coming out! Is there a more effective way to get rid of the hair? It is driving me mad at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz J Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi DOLers ;)My bull terrier Atlas is shedding horribly at the moment. Our house is usually covered in white hair but it is really bad at the moment, today in the sun you could just about see a halo of shedding hair around him. I have a rubber brush like this: but it doesn't seem to do the job I just brush over and over and over and nothing really changes it just keeps coming out! Is there a more effective way to get rid of the hair? It is driving me mad at the moment! I am looking for one to suit boxers also ( both white!!!) sounds like we have a similar issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Try a Furminator or similar deshedding tool. They work well on the shorter straight haired dogs. http://www.clipperworld.com.au/shop/index....at&catId=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) I use a rubber grooming mit. Excellent for bony dogs such as RR's and for their fine coat and I tend to find it really helps the dead hair shed quickly. Nice on the skin, too. ETA: There's a number of different although similar styles for sale on e-bay. Grooming Mit Edited September 20, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranVT Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yep that looks good, will order one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yes a rubber mitt would be good for the job and they do like the masssage that goes along with it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have Staffords. I use a grooming mit and then wipe them over with a damp chamois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 A grooming block will help, $5 from a show van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle3081 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I use a rubber grooming mit. Excellent for bony dogs such as RR's and for their fine coat and I tend to find it really helps the dead hair shed quickly. Nice on the skin, too.ETA: There's a number of different although similar styles for sale on e-bay. Grooming Mit I would have thought the grooming mit was similar to the zoom groom she already has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 deshedding tool from clipperworld totally recommend them for short haired breeds they sell a couple of ones. the yellow and black cheaper ones are brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 deshedding tool from clipperworldtotally recommend them for short haired breeds they sell a couple of ones. the yellow and black cheaper ones are brilliant How do you pick the right size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mym Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Sorry guys, have no sympathy for you as I have two ROUGH COLLIES!!! ;) This time of year I get snowdrifts of collie hair that form in the corners of my rooms. I was eyeing off a Fuminator today and the price has come down on them...the first time I looked at them they were about $112 for the one I liked and today it was $79.00 We also have a ChiX and I find dampening my hands and running them over her help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I would have thought the grooming mit was similar to the zoom groom she already has? I don't know the "Zoom Groom" well, but I'm imagining that it has longer bristles albeit that they are rubber? I presume that the picture is of the upside of the brush. A grooming mitt has small 'bumples' ( sorry .... don't know how else to describe) and I find these get down into the coat and skin more than the longer bristle types. ;) But hey - what the heck. I'm not a groomer so definitely no expert. Only know what I know for my own dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I use a rubber grooming mit. Excellent for bony dogs such as RR's and for their fine coat and I tend to find it really helps the dead hair shed quickly. Nice on the skin, too.ETA: There's a number of different although similar styles for sale on e-bay. Grooming Mit I've got both, but prefer the zoom groom ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 something like a Shedding blade should help http://www.twobigdogs.com.au/bamboo-adjust...ding-blade.html .I also agree with a furminator although I have found with 2 dogs of the same breed ,it may work well on one and no use what so ever on the other one.You can get them heaps cheaper on ebay and they appear to be the geniune ones as well as there is a lot of copies out there these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 You can pick up a grooming mitt at a cheapie shop for only a few dollars so if you don't like it you're not too much out of pocket. They are even good for getting hair out of the carpet. If I'm naughty and groom the girls in the loungeroom I give the carpet a 'groom' with the mitt to lift the hair for the carpet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) i have a short haired dog and i use a hacksaw blade. i rub it along the hair in the same direction and it gets all the loose hair out. really cheap and effective and give the dog a nice back scratch. she is a sensitive little thing and she has no issues with this. eta that it works the same way as the shedding blade Edited September 20, 2009 by Jaxx'sBuddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Go into your nearest saddlery or produce store and purchase a grooming mitt. On one side it has a short coarse-bristled brush and on the other, nobbly rubber. They're PERFECT for getting loose hair from a smooth-coated dog. The rubber nobbles stimulate the skin and encourage it to release the dead hair and the bristles help remove it and bring up a good shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have one of those grooming mitts, had it for April, she hated it. Tried to use it on Tilba & the cat & they both hate it. Sounds like a better idea for the carpet. I had heard on another doggy forum that some ppl vacuum their short coated dogs. Supposedly works & the dogs love it, if they are used to the noise. Of course I wouldn't use it without an attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsrbest Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 From a groomers point of view, be careful with the furminator, Mars King and tools with blades as you can strip too much coat out if you are not careful, especially in long coated breeds. The shedding rake (hacksaw type blade) is one of the best for short coated breeds. IMHO : The best thing is, when in malting season, regular baths with a hydro bath and a good strong dryer to blow the coat. Both the bath and dryer help to stimulate the hair follicles and loosen a lot of the dead hair, then the shedding rake after. I would do this every week for 2-3 weeks and you will be amazed the difference it will make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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