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Dog hair absolutely everywhere.

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cupcakes · 08/05/2006 10:51

We have a 6 month old lab and in the past 2-3 weeks (since it started getting warmer) he has been moulting like mad. I have to hoover twice a day as otherwise it is like we have a black shagpile carpet (it's supposed to be laminate). I'm glad that at least we don't have carpet.
I cleand his dogbed in the washing machine the other day and then the washing machine was coated in hair. It is driving me mad!
Is this normal???

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LadyTophamHatt · 08/05/2006 10:56

we have a beige carpet in the hall and laminate in the kitchen/dining room/conservatory and a black dog.

I have to crawl on my hands and knees to hoover the carpet(I use just the short nozzel too, for optimum "suckage"[rgin]) because hairs drive me demented otherwise.
The laminate always has hairs on it. even 3 seconds after I hoover.

I'mm thinking of smother the dog in veet hair remover.....

LadyTophamHatt · 08/05/2006 10:58

oh and never ever ever put the dog bed in teh washing machine without hoovering it and taking it in the garden for a few good whacks first.

You'll have hair in your machine for weeks otherwise.

SaintGeorge · 08/05/2006 11:00

Groom him every day whilst he is moulting.

Buy industrial sized rolls of sellotape. Dab all over items like the dog bed to remove as much loose hair as possible before washing.

Keep a roll of sellotape near your door for quick dabs all over yourself before going out.

Gingerbear · 08/05/2006 11:02

yep, they moult in the summer.
Can't you hoover him?
That is why I own a Miele Cat n Dog.

SaintGeorge · 08/05/2006 11:03

Ooh yeah, hoover him. Train him whilst he is young to enjoy it.

My collie (rip ) loved getting hoovered.

Then again, he was slightly mad!

Gingerbear · 08/05/2006 11:04

SG, that was a joke

nickiey · 08/05/2006 11:06

I hoover my ultra hairy goldie, you can get special hoover combs attachments from petsmart.

cupcakes · 08/05/2006 11:10

for real?!

Yes, I have learnt my lesson with the washing machine.

The laminate is just awful - it floats across it accumulating great balls of hair then it lurks in all the corners. We are changing it to real wood and black tiles in the kitchen - do you think that will show it less? [hopeful emoticon]

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SaintGeorge · 08/05/2006 11:11

I know it was Gingerbear - you just reminded me how mad my dog was

nickiey · 08/05/2006 11:14

I honestly hoover my hound-he doesnt mind and it saves me work later although I still hoover the floors each day and sweep the wood floors daily too.

2labs · 08/05/2006 12:38

Mine aren't too keen on the hoover otherwise I would be vicously hoovering them to kingdom come. If it's any consolation, if you think black labs are bad try two yellows... I use a shedding blade instead, and it's like shearing a sheep every day at the moment - you'll probably find it gets really bad for a few weeks twice a year. If you use a shedding blade you just need to be careful how you use it so as not to damage the skin - there are also Zoom Grooms which do the job well.

Have a look at \link{http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/grooming.html\THIS} website for some brilliant tips.

The more you groom the dog outside (and try giving him a really warm bath) obviously the less will come off in your house.

We've got a Dyson Animal which has been excellent (also has a HEPA filter which is helpful as my DH is slightly allergic to dust mites).

cupcakes · 08/05/2006 12:50

we've never bathed him. The vet told us it was bad for his skin/hair. It does seem odd not washing him...

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secur · 08/05/2006 12:54

If you have money to invest! you can get horse groomers which are also designed for dogs. Basically they are a very quiet vacum with a shoulder strap and various brushes etc.

I have not used them for dogs but I never had any horse hairs in the house

Squarer · 08/05/2006 13:05

I hoover my dog!

To reduce hairs around the house, ge thte dog into the garden, don a pair of Marigolds and give him a good thorough stroking. You will be knee deep in hair, I promise, and it will be outside!

2labs · 08/05/2006 13:10

Your vet's talking nonsense (sorry don't mean to be rude - mild tone of voice not strident ) - how does he think all those show dogs keep in condition? A friend of mine is allergic to her own dog but manages her symptoms by bathing the dog EVERY week without fail (plus all beds/collars/leads etc...). Most people don't need to do this. The important thing is to make sure that any shampoo is really well washed out, and use a proper dog shampoo (I use a puppy one). To be honest I only bath mine when they have got themselves filthy - most of the time mud dries and falls off - or when they blow their coats. Bathing properly really won't hurt him at all, and it's worth getting him used to it while he's still young.

cupcakes · 08/05/2006 13:14

I suppose I haven't given it much thought because he's black and doesn't look dirty! Nor does he smell - his bed does after a week or two but he doesn't (apart from the farting but that's a whole other thread).

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wannaBe1974 · 08/05/2006 16:05

I would bathe him too - and start young. Also groom him regularly, my DS loves helping me to groom my dog. but mine is a yellow lab and her hair shows up much worse on everything. And I'm getting another one of friday so that'll be twice as much hair - you can imagine my joy, how lovely to be getting a new dog at the hight of the moltin season, lol.

dionnelorraine · 08/05/2006 16:18

Hi
We have a rather large German Shepherd who is long haired, AND we have laminate flooring! Bloody nightmare! especially when my dd pulls his hair and tries to eat it!! I have an animal Dyson hoover which is good but still have to do extras i.e grooming, bathing and shaking the dog bed in the garden. One handy thing I found (as I work in a vets) is something called 'sticky rollers' they are my lifeline when it comes to clothes. The best ones are generally sold in veterinary surgeries but you can also get them in Tesco (near hair brushes and shoe care etc) It has a handle with a tiolet roll shaped bit on the end which has stcky paper on. this tears off as you use it and you can get re-fills. They are quite cheap. Just a couple £
Other than that I would say shave your dog! ha,ha! :o

2labs · 08/05/2006 16:36

dionnelorraine - they don't call them German Shedders for nothing

Good luck with your new guide dog Wannabe1974, must take some getting used to a new one!

dionnelorraine · 08/05/2006 16:45

Ha! Never heard that one before! But so so true! :o

wannaBe1974 · 08/05/2006 16:49

thanks twoLabs, I'll have some adjusting to do, my current dog is my first dog, she's been through everything with me, moving house several times, having a baby, ... being mauled by the kids at toddler groups - new dog has a lot to live up to! But at least we're keeping my current dog - she's my baby and I couldn't bear to part with her. Plus I really don't want my ds to grow up with the idea that when one dog gets old you get rid of it and get a new one.

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