Dog winter coat: Comb or Furminator for undercoat & sensitive skin?

The move could affect his coat. You could try bathing him in the Furminator shampoo followed by Furminator brushing to remove hair (be careful as you can over groom). If this or other skin issues develops Cooper should be examined by his veterinarian to make sure he doesn't have an underlying thyroid issue.

The Furminator would be a good option. It doesn’t hurt them when you brush them. As long is you don’t brush one area for too long, you won’t remove too much hair. You just have to pay attention to where you are brushing. This would be your best option to remove the undercoat. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

A fuminator is a special comb used on dogs, it can help with fur shedding and can be found in most pet shops. furminator is actually a brand name, they have several products, this is the one i usually recommend: http://www.furminator.com/products/brush/brushes-and-combs/adjustable-dematter-tool.aspx

You can use the Furminator one to two times a week, and I would remove as much of the undercoat as possible each time you use it on Samantha. That will help cut down on her shedding. I hope this helps :-)

Here is a link about shedding: https://www.petcoach.co/article/help-my-dog-is-shedding-what-should-i-do/ If using a regular brush, then once a day brushing is fine. If using a furminater, brush once to twice a week. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

First of all, Bentley is way too young for a bath (unless he has gotten into something nasty). It is a good idea to bathe him twice a year, just as the hair starts to clump. As for the equipment: I had a Samoyed for years, and also Siberians--another double-coated breed. Your best bet is to use a rake (made for dogs, not your lawn rake!). Aside from a general going-over to get the loose hair out, the best method for grooming Bentley is to pick up a section of hair., as if you were going to tease it. Do nothing with the section except hold it. Rake what's left underneath (the undercoat). If Bentley's hair is really clumping, you can grab a handful yourself. You might want to use the metal comb to get the hair around his face, but it's not really necessary--nor are all the other products you bought. You can train him to the rake by initially just showing it to him with a treat. Just run the rake gently over his coat and treat/praise when he leaves it alone.

I love HyLyte shampoo. It’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t dry out the coat. It also smells good. Brushing daily will reduce the shedding also. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Winston Bruiser.