Reddit Reddit reviews Safari by Coastal Self-Cleaning Slicker with Retractable Stainless Steel Pins for All Coats, Ideal for Dogs with Wirey Hair

We found 6 Reddit comments about Safari by Coastal Self-Cleaning Slicker with Retractable Stainless Steel Pins for All Coats, Ideal for Dogs with Wirey Hair. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Safari by Coastal Self-Cleaning Slicker with Retractable Stainless Steel Pins for All Coats, Ideal for Dogs with Wirey Hair
Retracting pins for easy clean upThree sizes availableStainless steel pinsProvides excellent grooming results with minimal effortsStainless steel pins gently remove dead hair, mats and tangles, and then retract for easy clean-upBrush in the direction of hair growth, taking care to use gentle strokesDesigned for use on large dogs and petsPerfect for use with a Safari grooming comb or dematting tool
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6 Reddit comments about Safari by Coastal Self-Cleaning Slicker with Retractable Stainless Steel Pins for All Coats, Ideal for Dogs with Wirey Hair:

u/nosmokingbandit · 14 pointsr/oddlysatisfying
u/raikouri · 7 pointsr/greatpyrenees

For the real fine floof, use a slicker brush like this

If you want to get the undercoat out, use a deshedding tool like this one

Brush first with the slicker brush and get all the tangles out before you use the deshedding tool. You may also need a comb to get some of the finer hair straight before going with the deshedding tool. If you really want to manage the hair, make sure you are washing regularly, every 4-6 weeks or so and using a shampoo and conditioner designed to reduce shedding. I really like the Furminator shampoo and conditioner. It helps if you are able to use a high powered dryer to dry them, that will take out so much hair you won't believe it. It will make it a lot more manageable to brush in between baths. If you don't have access to one I recommend you take your dog to a professional groomer.

Source: Worked in a grooming salon for a year

u/r-u-aware-ur-a-cat · 2 pointsr/greatpyrenees

Sure, so I can walk you through what I did in the grooming salon whenever a dog with a lot of hair came in (that was shedding).

Ok, first thing you need to do is find a self-serve dog wash. It has to have a high-powered hair dryer like this. The dryer is very important.

Ok, so get your dog tied in the tub securely, and before you do anything else, turn the dryer on and blow out the loose hair. Your results will vary for this, it's especially effective on huskies/malamutes, but it works on my Pyr as well when he's blowing his coat out. You want to be slow with the dryer if your pup has never experienced one before. They are quite loud, and most dogs really hate the air in their face. So, hold the hose behind your back, turn the dryer on, and just wait and see how your dog reacts. If they seem scared by the noise, try to be really calming and reassuring to them. If it seems like they are okay, bring the dryer up, and slowly tilt the nozzle down onto your dog's rump. Move slowly to let them get used to the feel, making sure to gently correct when they are fussing, and reward them when they behave. I've found it helps my dog to tie a towel around his head over his ears, as he's not bothered as much by the feel of the air as he is by the sound.

Anyway, blow from underneath, focusing around the upper leg area especially. A lot of people focus on the back/neck, but in my experience, more hair comes from the belly where it joins with the back legs, and the leg itself. Blow and maybe lightly/gently brush to loosen up the hair and blow it free.

Ok, now you're ready to start the bath. Get your dog wet, and then apply shampoo liberally. You want to use a type of shampoo that is specifically designated for deshedding. I personally love the Furminator shampoo and conditioner. It smells like a pina colada, and more importantly, it works. Really do not be afraid to lather it in there, really work the shampoo in with your fingers, applying more water as you need to. Let the shampoo sit for a few minutes before rinsing.

Next, apply the conditioner. Same thing, really work it in. Let the conditioner sit for as long as you can be patient for, up to 10 minutes. Now, here is the thing that really works wonders: blow dry your dog while the conditioner is still in. I'm not sure if it's the heaviness of the conditioner, but that will really get a lot of hair out.

Rinse the conditioner, it's really important to make sure you rinse really, really well. Make sure to do touch tests. If the hair feels slimy or slick, there's still conditioner in there. Work from the top down and really pay attention to the belly, chest, and armpit areas.

Ok, that's it! Dry your dog off with towels, and the blow dry all the way. You will be surprised at how much hair comes out for the dryer. It really makes a huge difference in how soft/manageable to makes their coats, too.

If you want, you can also brush with a deshedding brush. I would recommend a mix of a slicker brush, deshedding rake, and a Furminator. The slicker brush you'll mostly use to make sure there are no mats or tangles, as the two deshedding brushes will hurt if they go over tangles or mats. So, brush through with the slicker brush, and then go over with the deshedding tools. As you work with them, you'll figure out where each tool works best.

That's what you would get if you came to me when I was still working at PetSmart and ordered a Furminator package. It will not eliminate shedding, but it will help a heck of a lot. I do this for my Pyr every 6 months or so. Regular bathing will also help with shedding. For a Pyr, once a month, or every 6 weeks or so is best, with regular brushing.

Let me know if you have any other questions about bathing/grooming!

u/MopeyDragonfly · 2 pointsr/AustralianShepherd

I've used just a slicker brush before which worked. Mylo's coat isn't very thick though

Edit to add: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YIWVA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_djV0CbHEQV583

u/WhiskersTheCurious · 1 pointr/poodles

I guess that depends on what you mean by good... I like the tighter curl look. So, I brush mine out right before a bath so their curls are tight afterwards. I also keep their hair pretty short. When they were longer during the winter, I brushed them daily to keep the mats out.

Here is the brush I use: http://www.amazon.com/Safari-Self-Cleaning-Large-Small-Slicker/dp/B000YIWVA0/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1427503207&sr=1-4&keywords=dog+brush
It works well for getting out tangles.

u/grenadell · 1 pointr/corgi

Here ya go.