undercoat rake

OK I have three shelties. Their brushing should be its own reality show.

One LOVES being brushed. She doesn't care what it is, the undercoat one, the light daily one, she just loves it.

One has very little fur and it seems my baby is just happy to be brushed. I get so little fur from her but she wants to fit in and loves the attention.

The third. Spoiled, agility winning muppet puppy. She is my furriest. She HATES being brushed. She bites the brush every time I try, so I have to brush her teeth with chicken toothpaste while I brush her to distract her. She is the fluffiest. So yes, use the rake, they will get used to it, if you need to distract, go for it...but if they are so fluffy you need that thing then do what you can. They'll get used to it. The beauty of having a very, very smart breed :)
 
I use one as a last resort. And only after a bath and high velocity blow dry. So when all else fails......

But when I use, I use it like a slicker or pin brush and line brush only. I'm going after the loose underpants, not to strip healthy fur and guard coat. Use with caution is my only advice
 
BarbV said:
I use one as a last resort. And only after a bath and high velocity blow dry. So when all else fails......

But when I use, I use it like a slicker or pin brush and line brush only. I'm going after the loose underpants, not to strip healthy fur and guard coat. Use with caution is my only advice
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Barb, why do you say use with caution, I've always assumed that it would be easier on the dogs since it has a bigger space between the bristles...

I have this one http://www.chewy.com/dog/conairpro-...0LRZUy2BQteUamaeBrPikHw90VINz0eW1UaAj6n8P8HAQ, which doesn't have teeth or anything of the sort.

Is this going to strip healthy fur if overused? hone doesn't get to many knots, she has a short coat, but it does help loosen the fur that's shedding so the pin brush can actually grab it.
 
The tool I like best is similar in JacqueZ link, the same model as for my GSD, bought a slightly narrower for Minnie, absolutely indispensable for me. :yes:
 
JacqueZ said:
Barb, why do you say use with caution, I've always assumed that it would be easier on the dogs since it has a bigger space between the bristles...

I have this one http://www.chewy.com/dog/conairpro-...0LRZUy2BQteUamaeBrPikHw90VINz0eW1UaAj6n8P8HAQ, which doesn't have teeth or anything of the sort.

Is this going to strip healthy fur if overused? hone doesn't get to many knots, she has a short coat, but it does help loosen the fur that's shedding so the pin brush can actually grab it.
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I use any brush - pin, slicker, rake - with caution - on the top coat/guard hair of my Shelties. When brushing out your dog, you do not want to strip the top coat, ever. That's why we always harp about line brushing. Line brushing - whether your use comb, pin, slicker, rake - goes after the dead undercoat. That is desired. But sweeping any brush just over the top of coat will not get rid of dead hair, but may actual damage the precious guard hair on top. The guard hair is what protects them from the wet and cold. It actually repels moisture.

When my boys pants get really thick, then I bring out the rake. But mostly, a good line brush with slicker is enough.
 
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