Shedding

Are there any methods to help with shedding that any of you use out there? My corgi is 9 months old and recently has been shedding like crazy...though I guess they shed twice a year...we could brush him for hours but it doesnt seem to help. Any shampoos..anything?

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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on January 17, 2010 at 4:07pm

Furminator! It helps a lot during the times they are blowing their coat.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on January 17, 2010 at 4:22pm

Furminator. You can find it online for a much better price!

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Permalink Reply by Roger/Laurie on January 17, 2010 at 5:09pm

I wish my Corgi's only shed twice a year. They shed 365 days a year. We try and brush them every day and every brushing we get at least another puppy :) . But my personal answer to Corgi shedding is hardwood floors and leather furniture.

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Permalink Reply by Alice on January 18, 2010 at 11:48am

Yes, the books all say they shed twice a year but 24/7 is more like it. I don't know what kind of Corgis the authors had. :)

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Permalink Reply by Molly & Avery on January 22, 2010 at 3:25pm

I laughed at your post bc its SO TRUE!!!! my gosh the amount of hair i brush off my dogs and vaccum up is rediculous!! It truely is like making a whole other dog.

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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on January 17, 2010 at 5:25pm

Furminator weekly

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Permalink Reply by Meredith and Paisley on January 17, 2010 at 6:16pm

Agreed. Furminator! But as a little extra tip, I would definitely make sure you use it outside. It tends to make fur fly everywhere, which I am sure you don't want all over your house.

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Permalink Reply by Alice on January 18, 2010 at 11:52am

I agree, it does cause the fur to fly and it builds up a lot of static which makes it difficult to remove the fur from the brush then get it off your hand.

We use a combination of brushes (slicker, pin and Furminator) but the fur just doesn't stop coming. Our groomer washed him with a deshedding shampoo and conditioner then brushed with a deshedding blade and he didn't shed for at least 2 weeks. Not at all! I would do this at home but some people have told me that if you do not use the right deshedding shampoo and conditioner or do not use it correctly it can burn the dog's skin.