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by minro on 11 June 2012 - 14:06
I own two GSD's and an Aussie mix and I feel like I am constantly dusting, sweeping, vaccuming and to no avail. I own two "Furminator" brushes - the expensive brushes that reach all the way to the undercoat - and I still feel so overwhelmed. I have no idea how owners with 3+ indoor GSD's survive! I know there are numerous pills, shampoos, etc, and am curious as to whether anyone has tried them out and gotten results. Thank you, everyone!
by stary_eyed_angel on 11 June 2012 - 14:06
by EddaSG on 11 June 2012 - 15:06
I also wonder if there is something other than the obvious. The dust bunnies here have become large and reproduce out of control. With one white cat, one gsd, and now I have added another gsd. Fortunately my house is on the smaller side, so it is somewhat controllable if I keep at it. Even with the extra time and work, I would not trade them in for anything. Children are positively alot of work in other ways.
by Conspicuous on 11 June 2012 - 15:06
I really like the rakes for loosening hair and then the slicker brushes which seem to get obscene amounts of fur off!
by Blitzen on 11 June 2012 - 16:06
My current female is intact; she sheds very little between the fall and spring seasonal sheds. My spayed female and neutered males shed 24/7.
by stary_eyed_angel on 11 June 2012 - 16:06
by SummertimeGSD on 11 June 2012 - 17:06
by Blitzen on 11 June 2012 - 20:06
by Niesia on 11 June 2012 - 21:06
My solution:
1) raw/home cooked diet. I still have to put up with them blowing their coat twice a year but at least it's not a constant shedding. I do not know a pill/ supplement that would really work...
2.) no wall-to-wall carpeting: only tile and wood/laminate flooring (laminate is better as their nails don't scratch it). Carpeting doubles the problem, hair gets inside and is almost impossible to remove.
3.) cheap, very light and portable, European style canister vacuum with a bag!!! (i.e. Eureka readyforce - approx. $50 ) keeps your floors hair bunnies free. Bagless will make your house stink like wet dog every time you vac (been there, done that).
4.) no dog play allowed inside the house - when they do it - the hair is just flying...
On a positive side: my friends have a yellow lab and he sheds constantly ten times more than all my pets put together. I do have dust bunnies on the floors to deal with - but he's got yellow sharp hair stuck into every soft surface - almost irremovable - he is however on kibble... You don't want him to touch you or you will have his pin like hair stuck in your clothes and you will have to pluck them one by one...
by Botanica37 on 12 June 2012 - 00:06
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