We found out shortly after we got our Husky/German Shepherd mix that my husband is allergic to dogs. I also have lung issues and have been needing breathing treatments more than usual. Is there anything we can do to help alleviate the hair? I have bought the Furminator shampoo, a professional hair dryer & I just ordered the Furminator deshedding tool. I just didn't know how often to do that stuff? Any other tips or advice would be great!

That is a bummer…the furminator deshedding tool I would either cancel the order or return it unopened…they strip the fur, instead I would get an under coat rake. The hair dryer if it can be used cold as well will help with deshedding as well..just use it outside and blow the coat…

I second that,  -  do not let the furminator de-shedding tool anywhere near your dog.     An undercoat rake plus the doggie hairdryer  (blaster) are your best friends.

Twice daily grooming outside whilst in moult is a must   I find that giving them a bath at this time greatly cuts down the time of the moult and assists with shedding.  It can take a month for my short-haired boy to get rid of his excess, but my long haired boy can take 2 months and wont start properly until he has a bath.   It obviously makes the hair far silkier and easier to brush out.

 

Is there a name brand under coat rake you prefer? Also, this is the dryer I ordered . Thank you both for your advice, I really appreciate it! 

That is a good blaster can heat and cool as well….any undercoat rake will do really… the brand I have does not get sold in the US…

A slicker is also an invaluable tool  -  it will not only help with tangles in a longer coat  - but also grabs MUCH more hair than an ordinary rake  -  but I do use both on both types of coats.

wolfpup what name brand do you use of the slicker? Thanks for your help!

I got mine off Amazon  -  I have one for long hair and one for short hair  (just different length prongs) -  although I use the one for long hair on both dogs  -  it really depends on which dog I start grooming first.    You don't need a  fancy overly expensive one  -  if your dog is short haired and you get a slicker with long prongs,  just dont press hard into the skin is all.