I have an Akita with a VERY thick coat. I am NOT going to trim the fur around her neck. Will this work through thick fur?
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My dog is a rottweiler and chow. So she has a lot as well. However, makenzie is a very smart dog, and I've maybe shocked her once. She mostly has learned from the noises. I LOVE this product.
569997
The instructions suggest trimming, not shaving, the area where the contacts touch the neck. If your dog has a long, thick coat, you may want to trim that area. I have a Morkie and he has a long, thin textured coat. I do not trim that area. I just make sure that the collar fits correctly. You will not be disappointed! I highly recommend this bark collar.
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some dogs have thick fur so what we did on our pyrenees is shaved her neck a bit so it would have better contact
1900285
I have a wire hared fox terrier myself and do not have any experience with collies. However, I think that while thinning an undercoat it will also shorten the main coat as well. At least that's what this tool does to my dog's hair. Probably not the look you are going after. There must be other brushes that can primarily thin an undercoat alone. Perhaps a designated undercoat rake would be more suitable for your dog: http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-W6110-Grooming-Undercoat-Rotating/dp/B0002DIRYG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373408414&sr=1-1&keywords=undercoat+rake
880032
There are quite a few size comb guides that fit on the razor head. I don't know if they would work on the Newfie's thick fur, you might want to contact manufacturer direct. I used to have a Golden Retreiver & I did use the large size comb guide to thin out her fur.
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Hi Daisy- I YES, have used it on a black lab -- with their shorter coat, going in the direction of the fur isn't AS helpful as it is going against the grain to get loose fur off. but with any matting of the fur, go IN the direction of the fur, little bits at a time. Get part of the mat hooked on the rake, then give a very quick, but firm YANK, and it'll come out beautifully. With the low cost of this item, and the fact that it works not only on dogs, but kitties as well, give it a shot! I've even bought several because once I show clients, friends and family how well it works, they want one, so I have some handy to give as presents!
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My shepherd mix has a long, very thick, double coat. I just make sure that the collar is tight enough for the prongs (there are two sets, one for longer hair) to make contact with skin, and I check periodically to make sure the collar hasn't loosened.
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I showed dogs for years. Shelties and some can have thick coats. This is not a large, commercial dryer but if you line brush against the Lay of the coat, it should work well. Of course, with that dense a coat, it will take a while. My son and daughter, who tried to take mine, now got their own they use on their large breed dogs that have shorter,more thick coats. Love this when they are blowing coat. Wash them, take them outside to blow dry and watch the fur fly. �. Mine has lasted for years.
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Both of my dogs are short hair dachshunds, but I know they mention in the brochure that you may have to trim the fur on thick or long hair so that the sensor on the throat makes contact. I can attest to the importance of the sensor making contact sufficiently, otherwise the collar won't work properly. Hope that helps...good luck.
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Absolutely not if your dog is long fur just make sure the prongs are at the base of furline and is snug enough to stay in place
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I've been told my hair is as thick as a horses and it cuts through mine like nothing. I would imagine they would work great on a schnauzer.
1900287
I have a wire hared fox terrier myself and do not have any experience with collies. However, I think that while thinning an undercoat it will also shorten the main coat as well. At least that's what this tool does to my dog's hair. Probably not the look you are going after. There must be other brushes that can primarily thin an undercoat alone. Perhaps a designated undercoat rake would be more suitable for your dog: Evolution® Double Row Undercoat Rake with Rotating Pins
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Yes this should. You may want to use a bigger comb to start with to get through the fur and then go back with a smaller comb if needed.
944043
I have a Shih Tzu and her hair gets very long. I am also very familiar with the Cocker Spaniel coat as I have owned one as well. Yes it will work fine. Go slow in the direction of the hair, not against the direction. Keep the blades moderately oiled. Also make sure you detangle any possible knots and brush thoroughly before you cut. You will be fine.
698231
Our dogs' nails are also very thick. Watch video on YouTube. Cut quickly without hesitating. We love these nail trimmers!
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If your dog has thick hair, the collar may need to be on snug so the probes are close to the skin so the collar will work
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My dog is an akita, and they have similiar fur. I love the brush for my dog!