What is the correct use for this brush? Do I use it before Slicker Brush or instead of it? Once a week is ok? For large long-haired non-shedding dog.
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I usually use this rake before using a slicker brush or the FURminator deShedding tool either one. The rake detangles and lines up the hair whilst helping remove any bits of debris that might be clinging to the fur.
692225
Yes, I use the spray before brushing out my dogs. It helps take tangles out.
641654
It's not designed to collect hair like a traditional brush. It's just supposed to cut the undercoat and pull it away. I always brush my dogs outside or in the garage because the hair goes flying everywhere.
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No, it is for smooth coated dogs for deshedding purposes. You need a slicker brush and a metal comb for your dog. (Slicker brushes are square brushes with lots of metal "hairs" )
1083675
Not quite the same. I haven't used the furminator on my Wolf dog since I purchased the Pro Quality Dog Brush...it seems to get the undercoat out which is wooly without running the risk of scratching the skin. It's a personal choice. I don't use the rake or furminator on any of my dogs since I purchased this brush.
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I have cleaned my brush many times by first cleaning out off the hair (sometimes I think I would be bald with all that hair!), then I just take a small amount of shampoo, squirt it on and rub it through. I've never soaked it, though, so I couldn't help with that. I do love that brush, though. I have thick hair and it seems to make it softer and more manageable.
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I got the large dog size and I have a German Shepherd. Prolly a little smaller than yours but the brush would still work great! Not to mention it does a good job at containing the mess and is easy to remove brushed hair.
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How long are you running it for? I've done grooming in sections since my shih tzu has alot of hair and not alot of patience. I do remember reading that just from duration of running the razor will have some heat. My best guess is it is a normal occurrence and perhaps to do shorter grooming sessions. I typically do 30min shaves with breaks/treats and I haven't experience it getting hot yet. Hopefully that helps dispel any worry.
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I like to use the andis 3 3/4 blade for his all over cut; I keep him in a " puppy cut" and anything else I use shears--his ears and tail.If you like longer hair on the legs again use shears; (good luck). I even clip the top of his head because I love the profile. His hairgrows like the grass. And I haven't had luck using the slip-on combs without them needing cleaning immediately. Good Luck. What kind of dog is yours? Mine is a standard poodle.
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I use it on my Australian Shepherd, he has a double coat, he won't let me near him with any other brush. With this one he comes right over for brushing when I have it in my hand. He comes to get brushed everyday now, where before, i'd be chasing him all over the house, and holding him down, and could only do small areas at a time. I can even do his sensitive areas with this brush (back of legs, stomach, arm pits) it is wonderful. I use the mini brush.
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Yes it works great on long hair dogs keep dryer on low speed. Brush out your dog completely before you wash it. Use a brush he likes then a very wide tooth comb to be Sure they Are out. If you can do a hands free dry, use a brush and blow and dry. Blow in one direction to prevent tangling
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I don't have a good answer for that! Mine does that too sometimes. I end up taking the brush out completely and clearing any dog hair that is wrapped around it all the way out to the ends. Then it seems to work. Sometimes I don't find much on the brush because I clean it off regularly but it seems any little bit can cause it. I wonder if a new brush would help.
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If you use two drops a week, then you would have about one thousand weeks use, assuming 20 drops per ml. In other words, a long long time. And you don't want to over lubricate the clippers. Just be sure to never use the clippers on damp hair.
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The main advantage of this particular brush is that the fur/hair that is removed while brushing can be removed more easily from the rush than with other brushes. Since poodles don't shed, much less hair is removed than with other dogs. We also have a large chocolate Labrador retriever who sheds a lot. His straight coarse but soft fur is only 1 inch long in the longest areas so it isn't too difficult to remove from the brush. We use this brush on him, but we have other brushes for the dogs, so this one doesn't really have the advantage for us that it might have for other breeds of dogs. I hope this helped a little. It is a good brush, but I think a sturdy "slicker" brush with bristles that are not too painful for your best friends (dogs) might work just as we'll.
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I would think so. I use the slicker brush in conjunction with the FURminator. My border collie seems to enjoy the slicker brush more though. She will lay down and let me brush her.
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I was told by a cosmetologist who uses one that she oils hers every day, but she uses hers more often per day than I do obviously. She told me to oil mine every second or third use. I have done so and everything seems to be working fine. I use mine once a week on my hair and I am the only one that uses it.DS
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I believe it would work well. I was just recently introduced to this brush and to a rake. I had previously used a Firmenator on our mini-aussie. There has been a great improvement in the texture of his coat since I started using the rake first and followed that by the slicker brush. It's easy to use, and my aussie stands still for it and seems to like it. I also use thinning shears on the hindquarters and tail, which gives a trim, but not close-cut look.