One of the essential pieces to mainting your dogs constantly shedding mane is to create a habit and stick to it. Many people have said it take 21 days (3 weeks) to form a habit, and through self practice, we can attest to the truth behind this theory. Starting off on the right foot is crucial, so crank out that vacuum and do a nice clean up of the floors and furniture to get the ball rolling. It's always best to start with a clean slate!

1. Brush your dog's coat regularly. Grooming removes excess and loose fur and redistributes your dog's skin oils into its fur, helping it stay in place. Rakes are best for dog breeds with long hair and thick undercoats. When buying a rake, make sure its pins are roughly as long as your dog's fur to ensure that it adequately thins dead undercoats.

What do we mean by regularly? We mean every day. It might sound like a nuisance, but look at it this way. We shower, bathe and comb our hair every day. A 60 second brush session in the morning before work can leave your home (and your yard) is stellar condition!

2. Use de-shedding tools for heavy shedders. Use de-shedding tools just prior to spring when dogs' winter coats begin to fall off, and again in the fall when winter coats begin growing in. 

• [German Shepherds] require tools like an undercoat de-matting rake or shedding blade.

The shedding blade really helps to thin out the thickness of undercoat hair!

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3. Give your dog regular baths. Regular baths encourage loose hair to fall out in the tub (or outside) instead of on your furniture. However, over-bathing can cause dry skin, which causes fur to fall out. Research your dog's breed to learn about the suggested bathing schedule, or ask your veterinarian.

• Blow-drying after a bath can be helpful if your dog has a long coat. Use only the lowest heat setting (or a cool setting, if there is one). Towel-dry your dog first, then use the blow dryer to help remove loose fur.

When buying dog shampoo, look for ingredients that maintain moisture. The last thing you want to do is strip your pup of essential oils, as this will make their skin dry and can cause them to lose more fur.

Also, nutrition plays an essential role in dog hair shedding. Always aim to feed them nutritious food that lists meat as the main ingredient. You can also talk to your vet about omega 3 supplements. This can help improve the texture of your pups coat and decrease signs of dry or damaged skin, which can also cause hair shedding.

For the tips listed above and even more options, visit the team at Wiki How! They offer a variety of tips and tricks to help groom and care for shedding dogs.

Do You Have a Simple Tip for Dog Shedding?

If you or someone you know has an excellent idea to stop doggy hair from getting out of control, we'd love to hear from you! Please leave your feedback and suggestions in the comments section below. If you have a photo or video of your German Shepherd as well, include it! We'd love to see it!