Reddit reviews FURminator Dog Rake

Get them into training ASAP. They can be a stubborn, headstrong, energetic breed. In the wrong hands, this could be a disastrous combination.

They have razor sharp puppy teeth that they like to put to good use. You will most likely end up with some handsome red scratches on your legs/arms/face/etc. Do not fret, this is normal.

If you did not know already, this breed is prone to hip dysplasia. The occurrence of hip dysplasia is based on mainly genetics, weight, and exercise. Hopefully you got your pup from a good breeder who screens the parents' hips and elbows, as orthopedically sound parents will more likely produce orthopedically sound pups. You can also help reduce the likelihood of HD by keeping your GSD lean and on a healthy food. I recommend Victor Nutra Pro here https://www.chewy.com/victor-select-nutra-pro-active-dog/dp/129281 You can find other good foods on Dog Food Advisor. In addition, here is a chart that illustrates the different body types of dogs: http://www.dummies.com/pets/dogs/how-to-evaluate-your-dogs-weight/ This is just a general guideline of course - the healthy body types will vary slightly by breed. But this is a good starting point. Last point is exercise. Don't put too much stress on their joints at a young age. Ie, don't run them too much, have them jump too much, etc. Keep the exercise low impact at this stage.

I recommend feeding your pup from a Long Wobler, as they can tend to eat fast. You can find them on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ALMW0M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496502891&sr=8-1&keywords=kong+wobbler

I recommend brushing out their fur with a rake and Kong Zoom Groom. You can also find them on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0062Z0RPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496502790&sr=8-3&keywords=dog+rake+brush and https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002AR19Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496502846&sr=8-1&keywords=zoom+groom&dpPl=1&dpID=51QkRAxrf0L&ref=plSrch

I would highly recommend crate training. It's one of the best things you could do for your dog. I like the Midwest 48" crate here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QFWCLY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496503032&sr=8-1&keywords=midwest%2Bicrate%2Bfolding%2Bmetal%2Bdog%2Bcrate&th=1&psc=1

Let me know if you have any questions!

Are you hesitant because of the blade portion of it? Because we just got the bladeless version and use the brush itself. It works wonders to help get Wally's little sprouts out.

Grooming: I've tried every brush out there, and the most effective on our aussie is a grooming rake and a slicker brush. We use the grooming rake for de-shedding on his back and belly, and the slicker brush on his ears, mane, pants, feathers, and tail to get out knots because he won't tolerate the rake on that thicker fur. Also, get a good grooming spray, and I suggest investing in a good professional groomer (that knows not to shave a double coat) every 4-5 months depending on if your dog gets matted.

Walking: I like the wonder walker, easy walk is also good.

Toys: Puzzle toys! Ditch the food bowl entirely, aussies need a job to do. My dog loves any ball he can push with his nose that dispenses treats.

Slicker and comb (same as above), as well as a rake (that rake is furminator brand, but it's not a furminator) . You also might find a detangling spray helpful, but most likely the coat just needs a lot of work. Unfortunately a lot of those poodle mixes just have a very high maintenance coat, in spite of what the breeders say about them.

Great post.

I'd like to add-One of my absolute most essential tools for my sam - a rake, specifically one with very wide teeth. This is the one I've got: Coastal Pet - Safari Long Tooth Undercoat Dog Rake

Once they start to blow their coat, it's absolutely essential (helps gently pull all of the loose fur off). I had a smaller one for when he was a pup and it worked great!

Absolutely! Here is the rake, slicker, and dematting comb. The dematting comb works well, but I do have more success using the rake and slicker more frequently, instead of having to resort to the dematting comb if I slack off on the brushing for too long.

I was thinking about introducing the puppy to a dremel-type nail file from an early age, working it up to it slowly (introducing it, treating, touching it to its paw, treating, etc.) - thoughts?

Furminator makes a wide-tooth non-bladey undercoat rake, Link - worth looking into? Or something like this one? My dog is going to blow its undercoat twice a year and I've read elsewhere that undercoat rakes help a lot to remove the fluff and keep them from matting. I'll be taking the dog to the groomer as well to help it out of course, but I plan on brushing daily with it.

And the Les Poochs looks in the same range as a Furminator anyway, which I was budgeting for way back when before I research double coats more, so thank you for that recommendation.

I've been using one on my German Shepard mix and Patterdale Terrier for years. It removes lots of hair and they've never had mats.

Edit: Here is the kind I use :) http://www.amazon.com/Furminator-104012-FURminator-Dog-Rake/dp/B0062Z0RPA/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_img_y

I have two Samoyeds and I would not recommend a furminator for their coats, I tried it on my male one time and I found that it broke his outer coat rather than just remove the undercoat, it also ripped out the undercoat which wasn't even loose. Samoyeds need their undercoat for both warmth in the winter and protection from heat in the summer.

What works very well for my guys is just just a simple rake, a greyhound comb and a pin brush (for their tails and finishing). These tools will get all the loose undercoat out without damaging their outer coat or ripping out any attached undercoat.

Get one of these and throw the clumps in the trash, vacuum is only going to get whats on the very top and probably ruin your $400 Dyson in the process.

https://www.amazon.com/Furminator-104012-FURminator-Dog-Rake-x/dp/B0062Z0RPA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1542596799&sr=8-6&keywords=dog+brush+rake

Source: Wife is a 10 year grooming salon owner.

I get it now- I did the A/B comparison video at my parents house because the Furminator is theirs.. It's the FURminator rake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FURminator-104012-Professional-Rake-Green-x/dp/B0062Z0RPA

I told them to buy an undercoat rake like mine and they ended up buying the FURminator rake by accident.

I made the video in response to this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/WiggleButts/comments/4gyklh/accurate_in_this_house_atleast/d2mmtvh

Post pics of your first rakage!

Yep, we have a Furminator Rake that worked wonders at just getting her undercoat.