[nagdu] grooming tools

[Darla Rogers]

Hi raven,

	A couple of tr5ainers at my school suggested that the Furminator
actually breaks the hair; I have two of them--I learned later one is for
shorter-haired dogs like my Huck, and the other is for longer-haired dogs
like Roxy.
	For Huck, a good Zoom Grooming and a softer oval-shaped brush for
the delicate areas and to smooth  him all over; I really like them.  I
probably better find someone who sells them, as mine are both getting pretty
old.
	I occasionally, use an alcohol-free baby wipe to clean the feet and
in between the toes, especially if I have reason to believe there may be
something in the foot I'm missing.
	I used to use a shed blade on my shepherds, but somehow, I cut one
using it on her tail, so I saw one last night--my husband must have been
scrounging for grooming tools for our rag doll cat--I haven't used the thing
in years.
	I also use the TropiClean coat conditioner; it doesn't have a strong
smell; has no alcohol or other harsh ingredients and helps soften the coat
and fly-away hairs.
Darla & Happy Huck who will get a good grooming in the morning, as we are
going out to dinner with friends.


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven Tolliver
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 8:39 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] grooming tools

I have a golden so I find that the slicker brush is pretty mediocre compared
to other brushes out there. I use it in companion with another brush. ...
Gosh, I don't know the brand, but it's wooden with hard bristles on one side
and soft bristles on the other. I also use a rake on the Golden guy,
especially if he's blowing coat.
I brush him out once a day before we go out in the morning. I give him a
thorough brushing and combing 3 to 4 times a week.
Personally, I don't like the Furminator. I've never used it on my golden,
but when I groom other dogs at the shelter, it's a tool that's available. It
is not effective in removing and collecting large amounts of hair, and it's
especially horrible if a dog is blowing coat or just shedding profusely. I'd
rather use a human hair brush on a dog than a Furminator.

On 1/25/14, Rebecca Ilniski <rilniski at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everyone.  I'm wondering if you use any grooming tools aside from 
> the slicker brush and comb that your school provides.  I have a 
> Furminator so have been using that a few times a week.  If you have 
> the firminator how often do you use it and if you've tried any other 
> grooming tools I'd be interested in hearing about them.  Thanks.
>
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