How to Eliminate Dog Hair Due to Shedding in the Home
Dogs are lovable, but excessive amounts of dog hair are not. Shedding dogs leave their fur on furniture, carpets and just about every surface in your home. It's unsightly and a problem for family members with allergies. Stay on top of the problem with diligence, patience and a few cleaning techniques.
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Instructions
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Properly groom your dog. Give your dog regular baths, but also have the dog shaved if you feel that it may help control the amount of hair that is shed. Brush your dog regularly to get the hair off of your dog before it ends up elsewhere in your home.
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Designate areas of the home that are off-limits to your dog. Do everything you can to prevent your dog from jumping on the furniture, where fur can easily gather and become a problem. Instead of allowing your dog to sleep on your bed, purchase a doggy bed to isolate the shedding.
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Vacuum several times a week -- or more frequently if your dog's shedding warrants it. Opt for chairs and sofas made of leather or other materials that don't easily attract hair.
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Use lint rollers to pick up fur on furniture and clothing. Keep lint brushes in several locations around the house and use them consistently to keep the shedding problem under control.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep in mind that your dog cannot help that he or she sheds a lot. Dogs should never be punished, in any way, for things that they are unable to control. You should never yell at or physically abuse your dog due to a shedding problem.
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lyntodd
Aug 18, 2008
I have an 130 lb. Akita/Sheppard mix that sheds horribly. Shedding was a real problem before I bought a Bissell Perfectsweep Turbo. Vaccuming still left fur every where, & is heavy, & impractical for stairs. This machine gets all the fur up, & traps it in a removable container. I still need to use it every day, but it makes the job much easier.
