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I tell everyone I meet about The Furminator deshedding brush, TBH.

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A few things you need to know about Chow Chows: 

1) They are double-coated, like Huskies, which means they have a thick undercoat to regulate their temperature. Undercoat = lots of fluff and expensive grooming.

2) They are notoriously stubborn, so I have spoiled my pup to the point of him having very bougie tastes (like, he won't eat kibble without a duck topper).

3) I love him more than anything in the world for teaching me so much about myself and the ups and downs of dog parenting, so hopefully you benefit from some of our favorite picks!

It also boasts a teeth-protecting edge guard for when you're not using the brush, and a convenient ejector button to retract the teeth and remove the fur.

When I first got my puppy — before he had really grown into the mane and lion-look fluffiness — my best friend told me about The Furminator, a deshedding brush they'd used on their Aussies. Until then, I had only been equipped with the basics: a retractable brush and this scary-looking detangler that my dog definitely did not like (and I never really figured out how to use).

Because they are double-coated, most of their fur has to be brushed out or removed by hand unless it gets caught on something. The Furminator deshedding brush tackles those patches of undercoat expertly, literally removing swaths of undercoat fur in sheets.

Chow Chows aren't heavy shedders throughout the year, as it doesn't come out as easily as other dogs (usually in tufts of fur or getting caught on things). But during spring and fall, they blow their coats to prepare for the seasonal transition, which leads to A LOT of fur flying around the house.

Because of this, I don't really notice a difference in him shedding less, but I do know that using the Furminator brush weekly seems to make him more comfortable and help with maintaining and/or removing the undercoat growth during those heavy shedding seasons!

Get it from Amazon for $31.87+ (available in three sizes and various colors).

I have this vacuum (technically my second), and it's my favorite cleaning tool that I own, and I hate to clean. This thing works on hardwood floors, tile, linoleum, and carpet (stone, too, if you have it)! It vacuums up dog hair like no other, and also works on thicker rugs, if necessary. I also use it as a handheld vacuum for the car and find that it's a lot more powerful than your typical car vacs — it really pulls hair up out of the upholstery way better than a lint brush or portable vac. And I know it works because I have yet to be charged a cleaning fee, lol. 💁

Get it from Amazon for $299.99+ (available in three styles). 

THIS BRUSH HERE is quite possibly the most important pet tool I own. My groomer recommended it to me as a tool for long-haired dogs, that they had used on Chows, poodles, and doodles. So, while it may be a "Poodle brush," I will never use another. It gets everything out of my dog's fur from burrs, thistles, mud, slobber, dirt, and whatever else gets in there! I use it daily, seriously, and it has yet to fail me. The pins are gentle enough that he doesn't mind, and I can literally brush him while he sleeps, no problem. Get it. GET IT NOW.

Promising reviews: "This brush works much faster on my German shepherd than my old dog brush. I am very impressed." —Sir Shopsalot

"I didn't know long, needle-slicker brushes existed until recently. TEN years I've been brushing my husky with a regular slicker brush. I'm so upset I didn't learn about this sooner. It works so well! It's super sturdy, too. I just wish it had the button to push the fur off the needles like my regular one. Kind of difficult to get all the hair off. Worth the hassle, though." —Amanda

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four styles).

I personally love this broom because my dog loves to bring a stick inside and destroy it into pieces. (He doesn't eat them, so I tolerate the chewing if that's how he wants to entertain himself.) This is all fine and dandy...until suddenly your carpet is a mess of wood chips, twigs, and splinters. But guess what? This broom expertly sweeps up all the broken bits of sticks — even out of a faux-fur rug!

Seriously, I had my carpets professionally cleaned, and the people who did it complimented the broom, remarking that they actually work very well. And because of said broom, it didn't take too long to remove the sticks, paper, and other chewed-up pieces from the floor before cleaning my carpets!

I haven't used the squeegee piece much, but when I did, it was effective in controlling a spill until I was able to get a towel to sop it all up.

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in two styles).

This is also the brush that I keep on hand for guests, so they can get dog hair off their clothes (be it from my own, or theirs lol), and they are also obsessed with the efficiency! These reusable brushes also last forever??!!

Promising reviews: "Brush works well on cat hair, removing it easily from clothing and furniture. Lightweight, comfortable handle, would purchase again." —Gail K.

"I will only use an actual lint brush. Those sticky rollers don't really work. I have bought these for myself and several family members. I have two cats and two dogs. They work!" —Amazon Customer

I own one of these, and I use it on everything. As a BuzzFeed writer, I had to get this bestseller as soon as I knew I was bringing home a puppy. Of course, at that point, I hadn't even experienced his true shedding season, but he's already started leaving fur any and everywhere around my house. This roller keeps my couch, bed, blankets, and definitely my clothes looking as if I don't even have a dog at home. It's a must-have when it comes to getting his long hair out and off of any upholstered furniture or car interiors — plus, it's portable, which means I can take it with me when we travel (and clean other people's furniture lol)!

Promising review: "I have a golden retriever, and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair, and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before-and-after picture, because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly, and everything he says is true: You do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back-and-forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout, and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors/styles). 

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