Grooming/Furminator/Shedding - Page 1

Hey All,
I was wondering how many of you use the furminator deshedding tool for your dogs? As a groomer I have tried several brushes and other deshedding tools. As much as I hated spending $50 - $60 on a brush, this thing works AWESOME. It does take forever with the shedding season not quite over, but I LOVE this tool!
You don't need the expensive furminator shampoo/condition either. A regular oatmeal s/c works just as well.

also, don't overbrush as the blade can get uncomfortable after brushing for too long. If your dog gets flaky with the use, do the brushing before the bath.

Hope this helps someone :)

~Stacy

I have used a furminator, yes it works but like you said, can be uncomfortable for the dogs.  Also, you can get a bit carried away and practically strip them out if you're not careful.  I have found another tool ($7.00 US) that I think works better.  It's a rubber brush with wide, cone bristles and it's made by KONG.  It strips the undercoat out while pulling oil through guard hairs, making the coat soft and shiny.  The furnimator feels to me like it's cutting the hair, not sure if it actually is.  This brush, on the other hand, is almost like giving the dog a massage and pulling out the hair at the same time.  I've used every different kind of brush on the market, I believe, and though others may disagree, this is what works best for us.

Yes! I believe it's called a Zoom Groom, another excellent brush, and IS like a dog-massage for them with the soft rubber! I like that one for the short coated breeds a LOT, and yes I should have warned about stripping which can also happen when used for extended periods of time,
Thanks for adding to this post :) The tool you mentioned is GREAT for puppies! Makes grooming enjoyable

~Stacy

Zoom groom and a greman rake for me , won't think of putting a furminator on my dogs coats, but they get brushed pretty regular especially when shedding season is in

Personally,......don't like the furminator.....it causes breakage to the guard hairs, & practically makes an undercoat nill.
Haven't tried the others..?.......still use good old fashioned "elbow grease" & pin brushes, with the occasional German rake.

I like the force dryer and german rake.  The zoom groom I use in the bath to get out as much there.  But the force dryer works wonders.

Dianne