Vacuuming the dog is very effective.

[canuckman]

I find it is even better than brushing him. I use the hose attachment of course and he loves it. My other dog wont even let him come near her with it. It unbelievable how much fur it ****s up. :dogbark

[lvngold]

What attachment do you use. Sounds like pretty good idea to me. Beau does not seem to mind the vacuum, so I think if I put some p-nut butter on the cabinet I could get him to stand still.

[jzend]

Hello. I vac CC and Rudi also. They love it. I have to do it daily ( the house too ) because of the hair all over the house. I am thinking of shaving them.

[lvngold]

What brush do you use? The small upholstery brush maybe?

Thanks

[Merlinsmom]

I have got to try this with Merlin!I cannot believe the amount he sheds-and I brush him every day.Its summer here-and my floors-which are hardwood-look like they're covered in a blonde carpet!!!

Merlin doesnt mind the vaccum cleaner-but Im not sure how he'd like it on his back!!I'll try it-and there will be food involved no doubt-LOL

Jules!

[GoldenFrost]

I am thinking of shaving them.

OMG don't do that.
Their fur is special and it protects them from the heat and cold. If you wanted a short haired dog you should have got a Lab.

Sorry it is just that I have seen Goldies shaved YUCk! :eek:

[GraciesMom]

I got an attachment from an online supplier for this purpose. Gracie loves it. It has a brush on it...

I have found loads of great products online for my pets.

[koda_dad]

I ran into a golden this summer at a lake....that was a most odd looking golden I have ever seen one.

His whole body was clipped very short...... except for his head....

At first I had no idea what kind of dog it was...

After talking to the owner, she said that she only did that for the summer as the heat really bothered him. :confused: :confused: :confused:

I love Koda's coat, thats part of what makes him so cute :029 :029

[kristyrenee]

I wish I could vacuum Rockne, but he is so scared of it! When I vacuum the house he will run to another room and just wine and bark. Even if I just put it in the room and don't turn it on, he won't come in that room. Any suggestions how I could get him to not be so scared- maybe even like the vacuum?? :confused:

[groomer1]

Please don't ever think about shaving you dogs hair. When you do this the fur that grows back will be dull the way the dogs undercoat. I have been a groomer for 6 years and I have seen this done it looks horrible also it takes away their beautiful shiny coats. It also does not decrease shedding

[ChicagoCanine]

Ginger enjoys being vacuumed! I found that out when I was vacuuming the dog bed cover one day with a soft brush attachment, and she kept getting in the way so I playfully vacuumed her with it, and she started wagging her tail like crazy! I haven't done it very often since my vacuum "died" from all the dog hair (from the carpeting not from the dog ;) ) and I have been using a Shop Vac since then which would be too strong to use on a dog!

[mtee1958]

I think I will try that - Bailey loves the vacuum cleaner.
Try petting Rockne with the sweeper nearby but off -- is he ok with it off? Then maybe turn it on -- leave it and go pet Rockne - giving him love. If you can get to the point where you can pet him while holding the sweeper that is great. I started Bailey in my arms (as a pup) and sweeping at the same time. My last Golden was a little nervous, but she got better after the petting with it going thing was done a few times. The sweeper has a good connection -- love from Mom.