Guest belgian.blue Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 As most know I have a Belgian Shepherd, who naturally needs brushing once or so a week. Though since her adult coat has come through, I notice her coat has static when I start brushing her. You hear it click as I put the brush through. Is there anyway to stop this? Why does it happen? We use a slicker brush if that is any help .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I've noticed when I groom Sophie with her Furminator there's static - she doesn't seem to mind though, she lays on her back with her tummy up so i can give her tummy and chest a brush! She loves the Furminator - as do i as it stops me getting fur all over the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Just use a grooming spray to slightly damp the coat before brushing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 As becks said use a grooming spray or just a spray bottle with some water and a few drops of lavender oil (makes them smell nice). It stops the static and the coat from splitting. Just lightly mist the coat and brush. You may have to spray a few times during brushing due to the hotter weather. Spray bottle can be picked up in Woolies for a couple of dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belgian.blue Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Spraying with water sounds like a good idea, I have a spray bottle around the house somewhere! Is the Furminator worth the money, compared to a slicker brush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 oh wow - i swear by my furminator - i even use it on the cats! the video on the website i thought was a joke, but it actually happens like that lol i used to vacc the house everyday with my shepherd, but when i use the furminator for a few mins each day after our walk, i vac maybe every 3 or 4 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaC Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Spraying with water sounds like a good idea, I have a spray bottle around the house somewhere! Is the Furminator worth the money, compared to a slicker brush? I have one and I have a shorthaired dog (GSP) and its amazing how much hair I can still get off him when I use it .... obviously don't need to use it as often as if he was a long or medium coated breed but its been great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingduster Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 yup, use a spray bottle, a little conditioner mixed into the water makes for a lovely soft coat too! And yes, the furminator is as good as the website shows, BUT you still have to be getting right down to the skin and on thick coated breeds you still need to be using something like a comb to get down to the undercoat! And overuse will break the coat to some degree (it's metal, and despite not being sharp, it's not 'smooth' either, and it will break coat from friction if nothing else) so don't go stripping one spot down toooo much!!! It really does pull the loose undercoat out wonderfully though, and it is worth the stupidly high cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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