How to Eliminate Dog Hair Due to Shedding in the Home

A dog that sheds a lot can be a major problem. When you have guests, there is a good chance that you do not want them to see how much your dog sheds. If you have a child who is allergic to dog hair, then shedding can be a major problem and clean-up is necessary. Luckily, there are a number of easy things that you can do in order to eliminate dog hair in the home and prevent it from building up in the first place.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A Dog Groomer
• A Lint Roller
• A Vacuum
• A Doggy Bed
• Lots of Patience!

1. Properly Groom Your Dog
   
   It is important for you to make sure that you properly groom your dog. Not only should you give your dog a bath as often as he or she needs it, but you should also have the dog shaved if you feel that it may help control the amount of hair that sheds. Even more importantly, you should do your best to get the hair off your dog before it can end up anywhere else in your home. The best way to do this is by brushing your dog. Proper grooming will ultimately prevent your dog from shedding a whole lot, which will help you prevent the need to clean dog hair due to shedding in the home.
2. Designate Areas of the Home to Your Dog
   
   Depending on the activity level of your dog, designating areas of the home to him or her can be either very easy or very difficult. You may want to do everything that you can to prevent your dog from jumping on the furniture. Instead of allowing your dog to sleep in your bed, it may be a good idea to purchase a doggy bed. This will encourage your dog to stay off your bed and furniture, which will ultimately help prevent you from having to clean up the hair that the dog has shed all over the place.
3. Vacuum Several Times Weekly
   
   Although it may sound like a difficult task, vacuuming several times weekly can be essential if you own a dog that sheds a lot. If you are trying to determine how often you should vacuum your home, the best option is for you to vacuum every other day or every few days. Unfortunately, you may need to vacuum even more frequently, depending on the amount of hair that your dog sheds on a regular basis.
4. Consider Using Lint Rollers on Clothing and Furniture
   
   Lint rollers are very useful for you to have around the house if you have a dog that sheds a lot. Many people do not realize that you can use lint rollers on more than just clothing. You can also use lint rollers on certain types of furniture, though it is not recommended to use them on leather furniture. Although this something that is very simple to do that will help eliminate dog shedding when you are about to go out or have company over, it does take a lot of time and patience, especially if your dog sheds a lot.

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.