Ask Joey-We can't control the dog hair!

July 6, 2009 by doggymom
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Dog Hair Everywhere!

Dear Joey,

We own 2 big, hairy dogs and the fur in our house is getting uncontrollable. It seems to be everywhere! On our furniture, all over our floors and even on our clothes. I cant even have a meal without finding a dog hair in it! Gross. We bathe the dogs often. Should we be doing something else?

Elisa

Dear Elisa,

Bathing isn't really going to control the hair. There are other things you can do to help. You didn't say what kind of coats your dogs have. Are they short hair or long hair? Curly or smooth coat?

The very basics are to brush your dog everyday. A dog comb can take the burrs and tangles out.

If your dog has a short coat, you can "pet" him with a grooming or shedding glove.

If your dog's coat is longer, I suggest a Shedding Tool. Two good brands are FURminator and FurBuster.

If your dog has a very thick, dense undercoat, you should get an undercoat rake.

Now of course, you don't have to get all of these things. Just get what's best for the type of coat your dog has. Consistency is the key. You have to groom your dog every day to keep the hair at a manageable level.