I have a golden who is just now coming into his adult coat and I am wondering what grooming tools are best for getting rid of a shedding undercoat. I am used to brushing animals (I also have an older cat and cocker) but I want to see what you guys like!
Posted Nov 8, 2015, 1:46 AM UTC
[this one is perfect] (http://www.amazon.com/FURminator-Long-Hair-deShedding-Large/dp/B0040QQ07C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447025609&sr=8-1&keywords=furminator+for+dogs+long+hair)
I had that for my cat and cocker and they both hated it. To be honest, I also hated it because I felt it chopped up their hair.
Odd, my Golden likes being brushed with it. Never had any problems. There are two versions of it, perhaps you had the small one?
The Furminator! It's expensive, but it will last a long time and it gets a ton of undercoat out.
We basically only use a slicker brush with ours. Most of the year she only needs to be brushed a couple of times a week, but when she is blowing her coat we brush her daily. That takes care of the soft undercoat and gets rid of any sticks, seeds, or other stuff that might cause a matt, particularly after a hike in the woods. We've tried other types of brushes but didn't find them to be useful.