How to Manage Shedding at Home (and Keep Your Dog Comfortable)

How to Manage Shedding at Home (and Keep Your Dog Comfortable)

If you’re a pet owner, you already know the battle against fur tumbleweeds rolling across your floor. Shedding is natural, but when left unmanaged it can mean:
  • Hair all over your home and clothes
  • Uncomfortable mats forming in your dog’s coat
  • Longer, more stressful grooming sessions


The good news? With the right routine (and the right tools), you can manage shedding easily from home.


✂️ Step 1: Regular Brushing

Brushing is the first line of defence against loose undercoat. Aim for:

  • Short-haired dogs → 2–3 times a week
  • Double-coated breeds (like Huskies, Retrievers, Collies) → daily or every second day during shedding season

A specialised deshedding tool reaches right into the undercoat to lift out dead hair before it mats. Our favourite is the Refuresh Deshedding Tool, designed by groomers for groomers. It’s gentle, effective, and perfect for home use.

 

💧 Step 2: Bath & Dry the Right Way

Bathing helps loosen dead coat. Use a quality dog shampoo and make sure to:

  1. Massage right down to the skin. This curry comb helps to get the shampoo right in, and loosen dead coat. 
  2. Rinse thoroughly — leftover shampoo can cause irritation.
  3. Dry fully, ideally with a pet dryer or very absorbent towel (like the Refuresh Quick-Dry Towel).


Once the coat is dry, brushing will be twice as effective.


🐕 Step 3: Use the Right Deshedding Tool

Not all brushes are created equal. The Refuresh Deshedding Tool is built with:

  • Ergonomic design → comfortable for longer sessions
  • Stainless steel teeth → glide through coat and lift dead hair easily
  • Two versions → for short/medium coats and for long coats

Regular use keeps your dog’s coat healthier, reduces shedding in the house, and saves you time on cleaning.

👉 Shop the Refuresh Deshedding Tool here


🏡 Step 4: Make It Part of Your Routine

 

The best results come from consistency. Set aside 10–15 minutes a few times per week, and your dog (and vacuum cleaner!) will thank you.

 

✅ Key Takeaways

Shedding is part of life with dogs, but with the right approach you can stay on top of it.

This will not only keep your home cleaner, but also keep your dog more comfortable and their coat in top condition.

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