Dog hair everywhere!! What can I do?

Question

I am looking for an EFFECTIVE way to limit or get rid of entirely all the dog hair my dog is depositing from the source. He is a yellow lab and i took him to a groomer to brush him for a long time to get rid of the hair but he still sheds like mad. Is there something I can do:? Getting rid of him is not an option and yellow labs look retarded shaved!

Answer 1

Get the grooming tool I just bought for my dogs the "Furminator" It really, really works. It's the best comb/grooming tool I've used bar none! You don't want hair everywhere, so you'll have to groom your dog -- every day for a while, and then once a week. They shed. If you can afford it, hardwood flooring works, and leather furniture. PetSmart sells the "Furminator," or you can buy it online.

Answer 2

My dog (he's also a yellow lab) has the exact same problem but I still haven't found a solution. What I do use is a lint brush, it's really effective, just pass it through a shirt or the sofa and all the hair is gone. Also, try this link http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/business/industries/real_estate/15000371.htm?source=rss&channel=journalgazette_real_estate

Answer 3

You think that's bad....try three Labs.
My advise is get use to a vacuum,
And Bushing at least 2 - 3 times a week.

And yes - labs look retarded shaved.

Answer 4

i recently bought a brush made by bamboo which is similar to the ferminator, but a lot less expensive (fermanator $60, bamboo brush $15) it is called a shedding blade or something like that. it works fantastically at pulling out the under coat. also try putting him on a better food like nutro natural choice, that will reduce shedding and make his coat shiny.

edit: i checked the name of that brush today, its called a de-shedding tool

Answer 5

You can't permanently stop the hair. Now that's its around summer and the temperature is rising, dogs will be loosing their thick coat. Brush him extra well and if necessary have him shaved at the groomers. If I'm right, Mastiffs are usually short-haired. If you have to get him shaved, don't shave to much! :)

Answer 6

Diet and stress can play a role...what are you feeding? Adding omega-fatty acids to the diet may help skin and coat. I also know dogs shed more under stress or after they are freshly bathed. Or, just like some people...some individuals shed more than others naturally.

Answer 7

You will have to vacuum every day and use a lint brush.That's the only thing to do besides having a retarded-looking dog.Might be better for him to look like a tard than for you to have dog hair dripping off of your clothes.

Answer 8

Vacuum every other day. That's the best you can do. You will have to realize that it's summer & dogs tend to shed a lot more in the summer. If you hate it, can you imagine how hot they must be feeling?

Answer 9

Vacuum

Answer 10

if it bothers you that bad get a dyson(a vaccum) & use it daily,, a furmanater(deshedding tool) their is even supplements you can get at pet shops for less shedding i use flax seed oil and fish oil for my 3 dogs , get the 3M filters for your a/c unit too other wise shave it. it's expensive and a lot of work to own a lab.