Is it suitable for Bernese Mt Dogs ? The handle on my Furminator under the rubber cover has snapped in half. Just looking for new type of rake.
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I Have a Great Pyrenees and this take worked great with him. I would think it would work for your Bernese Mt Dog too
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Dear Shelly,I am not sure. Sounds like your doggies fur is very strong and possibly course.You would need the strongest rake sold. Not sure if this one is strong enough. It might be worth a try. Siva
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Hi Shelley, yes its very well made and durable I own 2 gsd and a yorkie. My 2 gsd have heavy undercoats and furminator takes quite a beating with my 3. My friend who recommended it to me has 2 full grown Huskeys. So I think that speakes for it self. If you still have doubts just call your local dog groomer and get some confirmation/tips. Best of luck to you and your fur baby. :)
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I used a Furminator for many years; and it does need cleaning but has lasted a long time. Because this is similar to the Furminator, I assume it will last for years because it is metal and very stable. If it ever breaks, DAK (the manufacturer) says it will replace the broken one.
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I would reccomend it for your Jack Russell terrier. It's a safe and very decent brush. No de shedding brush needed. It De sheds and groom under coat well. Love the brush
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I rescued a Bernese mountain dog at 7 months old, she was a complete mess. She was caged in a pet store her whole life....she's a big dog so you could imagine I'm sure how bad that would be to sit in a small crate. Her back legs were bowed and she was completely un-socialized. When we got her home, I struggled with her jumping on people and not just a quick jump up, she would run and jump run and jump and bite your sleeves and pull. She was so excited to be free that she went wild. I struggled with this behavior for two months, brought her to a trainer for one and no real results. I couldn't have people over unless I put her outside because she wouldn't stop. She is a gentle loving dog but she didn't learn her boundaries. I was afraid I had to give her up being that I have three kids and I didn't want her to accidentally hurt them. I was desperate. I saw some reviews on this and thought I would try one last attempt. When I say she's a completely different dog now, I mean she is a completely different dog! She had run out of the yard once and took off down the street full speed lol, I called her and used the collar and said come and she snapped out of it and came back. I only used the actual shock setting twice (two different situations) and after that I only used the vibration mode and it was enough to make her snap out of it. If it wasn't for the collar I would have had to give her up. I highly recommend it. Hope that helps your descion:)
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I bought a cable with a dog clip on each end to go around my tree,then I threaded the free end of the boss through it and used the 2 clamps to secure.It has been up for awhile now and works a treat.It can be used to lengthen but in my case our dog was pulling the clamps and still able to reach the fence to dig.This way the join stops him.Also I didnt realize the weight limit for this runner .My boxer is much heavier and a puller (33kg) and it holds him just fine. I would suggest spraying all metal though as the clips rusted very quickly,but its only surface rust,I just give it a spray of WD40 every few weeks.You could use a bit of chain and thread through that as well. I bought a cable with a dog clip on each end to go around my tree,then I threaded the free end of the boss through it and used the 2 clamps to secure.It has been up for awhile now and works a treat.It can be used to lengthen but in my case our dog was pulling the clamps and still able to reach the fence to dig.This way the join stops him.Also I didnt realize the weight limit for this runner .My boxer is much heavier and a puller (33kg) and it holds him just fine. I would suggest spraying all metal though as the clips rusted very quickly,but its only surface rust,I just give it a spray of... » Read More I bought a cable with a dog clip on each end to go around my tree,then I threaded the free end of the boss through it and used the 2 clamps to secure.It has been up for awhile now and works a treat.It can be used to lengthen but in my case our dog was pulling the clamps and still able to reach the fence to dig.This way the join stops him.Also I didnt realize the weight limit for this runner .My boxer is much heavier and a puller (33kg) and it holds him just fine. I would suggest spraying all metal though as the clips rusted very quickly,but its only surface rust,I just give it a spray of WD40 every few weeks.You could use a bit of chain and thread through that as well. « Show Less
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I've been using it on all 3 of my dogs, one of which is a 100 pound ridgeback mix. I don't think the size of the dog matters as much as the length of the dog hair. Both the ridgeback & the beagle have short hair so I don't get as much hair from them when I brush. The hound shepherd mix (around 85 lbs) has long hair. This tool is amazing for him. I have to pull the hair off of it after every couple of swipes, but that's a good thing, right? I find the desheddinator very effective.
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Hi, I found this item to be made cheaply?? Like on top there is no safety so I used wired to stop it from maybe caving in. Also it doesn't close very well either, so you may want to use a back up clip. For a 5 lb dog might be fine but, For a few more dollars you can get either a Midwest or another brand. Hope this helps
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I have a Bernese Mt Dog. This vacuum handle mountains of long fur, broken beef bones, broken bits of wood, coins, screws etc. Nothing your parrot drops could slow it down.
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I have a 6 yrs old Shih Tzu and it works great! Instead of scissors that leave a bunt cut and gap the Safari DE - Matting comb takes only the mat and does so by layering the hair in the area your working on. I am completely satisfied with mine! !! Hope this helps you out. By the way I so all my grooming myself with trips to the groomer every 3 months and my groomers amazed at how well he looks.
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This is an amazing tool! I find it to be much better than the Furminator as it does not "rip" thru the fur. I have long haired dogs -- Golden and Chow/shepherd mix, but I really think it is a better tool even for short haired dogs. It takes off the outer and under coat and my boys love it. They hated the Furminator...
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I have Goldendoodles and use this blade. However, I suggest going to the Andis site to see which ades are used for different trims.
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I lent my rake to my neighbor who has a German Shepard and she liked it so much that she ordered one of her own. It does a real good job of removing the undercoat from outside dogs when they start shedding. I have two Golden Retrievers and it works really well on my dogs also.I hope this helps.
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This particular model that I bought was specifically ordered for a long haired dog (my German Shepherd). I ALSO have a Jack Russell terrier, and have tried the undercoat rake on him, but the teeth are too long. That said, I would imagine that Oster has a model specifically desigend for short hair dogs like a Jack Russell. I have not sought out one of those because my Jack Russell does not shed nearly as bad as the German Shepherd. So I would suggest you search for the short haired version of this model. From my experience It is an excellent de-shedding tool and will not make your pet constantly scratch himself....a common problem with the competitive "Furminator" which tends to scratch the pet's skin. This particular model that I bought was specifically ordered for a long haired dog (my German Shepherd). I ALSO have a Jack Russell terrier, and have tried the undercoat rake on him, but the teeth are too long. That said, I would imagine that Oster has a model specifically desigend for short hair dogs like a Jack Russell. I have not sought out one of those because my Jack Russell does not shed nearly as bad as the German Shepherd. So I would suggest you search for the short haired version of this model. From my experience It is an excellent de-shedding tool and will not make your pet... » Read More This particular model that I bought was specifically ordered for a long haired dog (my German Shepherd). I ALSO have a Jack Russell terrier, and have tried the undercoat rake on him, but the teeth are too long. That said, I would imagine that Oster has a model specifically desigend for short hair dogs like a Jack Russell. I have not sought out one of those because my Jack Russell does not shed nearly as bad as the German Shepherd. So I would suggest you search for the short haired version of this model. From my experience It is an excellent de-shedding tool and will not make your pet constantly scratch himself....a common problem with the competitive "Furminator" which tends to scratch the pet's skin. « Show Less
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The brush is big enough for the large breed dog, but not for the short hair one which I have. This W6110 grooming rake will not rake the under coat of the dog, it just kind bush the hair.
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I believe it would work well. I was just recently introduced to this brush and to a rake. I had previously used a Firmenator on our mini-aussie. There has been a great improvement in the texture of his coat since I started using the rake first and followed that by the slicker brush. It's easy to use, and my aussie stands still for it and seems to like it. I also use thinning shears on the hindquarters and tail, which gives a trim, but not close-cut look.
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I use this on my 40lb kelpie as well as a 70lb boxer/lab mix with no problem - I am 5'4 and the brush fits perfectly in my hand. On the flipside, i could see how this would be too big for small dogs maybe 20lbs and under.
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It works great for that. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog, same issue. Doesn't seem to bother her at all.