We know it is spring when our dogs start shedding.  We find our furniture and floors covered in dog hair. Although we think of shedding as a spring time occurrence, it also happens in the fall when our pets shed their summer hair coat in preparation for their heavier winter hair coat. Spring or fall, shedding can be a problem for pet owners.

I have had many conversations with my fellow dog owners, most admitting to knowing that the key to less shedding is more grooming.  With the advantage of the many grooming tools available to the home groomer it is easy to reduce the amount of hair your dog sheds. If your dog’s hair has already become matted, a dematting comb works really well. For the loose undercoat, an amazing tool, the Furminator, works extremely well to reduce shedding. Like their long haired comrades, short haired breeds shed, also.

If your dog is in the house you will notice when shedding has begun when you start seeing dog hair everywhere. Now is the time to schedule an appointment with a groomer of your choice or familiarize yourself with the variety of tools available to do it yourself. Grooming your dog is a good way to spend quality time with him. Most dogs love to be groomed, and not only will they look better and stop shedding, they will feel better when all that loose itchy hair has been removed.

So whether you do it yourself or have a professional do it, groom your dog today and stop unnecessary shedding.