If You Groom Your Dog At Home, Groomers Rec These 19 Products
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1. A slicker brush you'll wanna add to cart immediately if you have a curly-haired or double-coat breed. Its thin, tightly packed bristles are angled and have coated tips to prevent any scratches.
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There are lots of reviews from pleased pet parents of Maltipoos, poodles, goldendoodles, Maltese, Bichon Frise
Promising review: "This is the only brush he likes. He Is relaxed when you brush his hair. I had to buy two, one for grandma's house and one for our house because he runs runs and hides if you try to brush him with any other brush. No more mats for this poodle." — Liz
"This was recommended to me by my dog groomer and it works great. I have a large Labradoodle with a long coat and it's perfect to keep his coat nice and soft." — Morgan Crowe
Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in three colors).
2. A grooming rake that'll help loosen tangles and lighten your pup's undercoat — without the yelps.
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Promising reviews:"It really gets out the hair from the undercoat of my Aussie without pulling and hurting her. It came highly recommended by my groomer. It really helps with shedding, pulls that undercoat out, and keeps my old girl cool in the Florida heat." — R. Smith
"This works amazing. I am a groomer, and this works really well for the clients who have dogs with a lot of undercoat that's shedding. I may get a second one for home use. And you can't beat the price!" — Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
3. A reusable roller dog hair remover might have you toss your old sticky roller after you see how much fur this reusable one (it has a sturdy brush system) picks up off your beloved couch that both you and your dog basically live on.
See the ChomChom roller in action on TikTok!
Promising review:"I'm a pet groomer and constantly have hair on my clothes and car. This product works very well to remove hair and is easy to clean!" — Jessica Pittman
And check out this ~glowing~ review from my colleague Jenae Sitzes: "The tens of thousands of 5-star Amazon reviews are reason enough to add the ChomChom to your cart immediately — but let me add my own personal review to the stack. I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above literally just now to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside. The ChomChom is best for large flat surfaces like couches and beds."
Get it from Amazon for $24.99. And check out a mini version.
4. An allergy supplement that reviewers say has helped dogs will all sorts of skin sensitivities scratch and shed less. They have a dose of probiotics and other nutrients said to help improve immune function, aid digestion, promote healthy skin, and add shine to a dog's coat.
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Promising review:"Started using this product at the recommendation of our groomer to help with our cocker spaniel's licking tendency. It seems to be helping so far." — Donna Whittemore
Get them from Amazon for $32.97 (or Subscribe & Save for $29.97/month).
5. A detangling shampoo that'll likely have you filming a slo-mo video for your grid of your dog shaking his glossy, NOT tangly ears.
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Promising review:"I have been a professional dog groomer for over 35 years and this stuff does what it says it will. Even on the most coarse coats it turns it into a thing of beauty; any mats almost fall out. This is a whole new world for me. Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks? This old dog just learned one." — sandra k. steele
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (or Subscribe & Save for $13.49/three months).
6. A nail grinder that, according to reviewers, will be a godsend for pets who hate or can't get to the groomer but are quite good at growing talons.
Promising review:"I've got one of those dogs who doesn't like his nails touched, and he's got a devoted owner who tried clipping his nails and cut one too short, so that was traumatic for both of us! My dog gets horribly car sick, and taking him anywhere in the car creates so much angst, but he has to have those nails trimmed. The groomer suggested this product, which she actually has and uses on her own dogs, and urged me to buy it and give it a try. I ordered it and got it, and then I was scared to use it on him! But the company follow-up provided me with some helpful suggestions and a great amount of encouragement, and there is a very happy ending to this story! So I absolutely recommend it." — jazziejay5
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors).
7. Or nail clippers for impatient pets who won't sit still long enough to let you go at them with a nail grinder.
Promising review:"For whatever reason, I didn't know trimmers came in sizes. I have a big boy, about 90 lbs. His nails were so hard to cut, and I would usually split them. I talked to a groomer, and she suggested these. What a big difference! My big boy is very pleased with his nails, LOL. Nothing split and quick, clean cut. Ease to hold as well. Very pleased." — Susan E. Snyder
Get them from Amazon for $11.99
8. A tearstain remover to brighten your dog's coat by lightening those dark marks around their eyes. It will be especially helpful for dogs with lighter coats.
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Promising review:"I have a Maltese who had horrible red tearstaining. My groomer recommended this product and it's amazing!! I wash her eyes every night with a child's small soft toothbrush and a small amount of this wash and in the morning I clean her eyes with Henry Schein tearstain remover on a cotton pad and her little eyes are white as snow. It's soap free and has never irritated her eyes... Love it!!" – Stacey
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (or Subscribe & Save for $11.69/three months; available in three sizes).
9. A handheld shower attachment that has TONS of pro groomer fans in the reviews. Reviewers also keep it at their homes for in-home grooming appointments.
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Promising review:"I purchased this as I have a groomer who comes to the house to groom my dogs. She absolutely loves it and recommends it, and is now recommending it to all of her clients. She says it relieves any tension in her back and actually gets all of the soap out to where she is using less water than before. That's a win for me." — ER
Get it from Amazon for $48.17.
10. A liquid tartar remover for dogs you just add to their water bowl for a noticeable (sight and smell) reduction in plaque and stinky breath. Here's to glowing vet visits.
Promising review:" I purchased this at the recommendation of my dog's groomer. She had noticed that my dog's gums were starting to recede. I immediately started adding this to his water. At his next appointment, 4 weeks later, she could already see a big difference. The added bonus for us was that since our dog was a puppy, he had battled tear stains. I had resisted using supplements in the past as they had poor reviews. So, this product helped his teeth, stopped his tear stains, and doesn't have negative reviews.....win, win!" — Shireen S.
Get it from Amazon for $12.89 (or Subscribe & Save for $12.25/month; available in three flavors and two sizes).
11. Or some dental health powder you can sprinkle on your pet's food for cleaner teeth and fresher breath.
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Promising review:"My vet kept advising that my dog needed his teeth cleaned but he would have had to be put under anesthesia to do so. My daughter is a dog groomer and someone told her about this product. We tried it and the next time at the vet, they didn't say a word, just made a notation that his teeth could use cleaning. We hadn't been using the product for long at that time. We've continued to use it and his teeth look great. My daughter is now advising her clients to try this when they bring the subject up." — AssateagueMist
Get it from Amazon for $23 (or Subscribe & Save for $20.70/month).
12. A hair-removing glove for pets who KNOW what you're doing when you pull out a regular brush. They'll think they're getting a total treat but I'll keep our evil secret.
Promising review: "I have a Great Pyrenees. This was recommended by my groomer to help reduce all loose hair I sweep up daily. It is good for the loose top coat hair" — Cindy Murphree
Get it from Amazon for $5.94.
13. A year-round paw protection cream chock full of vitamin E to keep those paws protected against ice and salt in the winter...and then against too-hot sidewalks and sand in the summer.
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Promising review:" We got this at the recommendation of our groomer. Our dog is very short hair, but gets scratches and bites on herself a lot. She's a nervous little dog. This has been very soothing and has helped heal her skin. It's a little hard at first, but warms up and is easy to get out. I only need a little bit to form a film on her skin. Smells a little minty or herbally, but it doesn't linger, and the dog doesn't seem to mind. She loves having me put it on, and it has become a bonding time for us." — Jada
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
14. A doggie blow-dryer with a flexible hose and two heating settings to help transform your dog from wet mess to runway ready.
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Promising review:"My daughter is a professional groomer, and she absolutely loves this dryer. Uses at work daily. It's as good as a $300 one she was using before." — Nancys notes
Get it from Amazon for $75.99 (available in two colors).
15. A scratchy lil' tool that'll FINALLY get all the pet hair off your fabric surfaces both inside your house and car. You'll wonder how you lived without up until now.
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Promising review:"I'm a dog groomer who's constantly covered in dog hair. That being said my car stays covered in dog hair. This brick actually removed everything!!! I'm so beyond impressed." — Kara
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
16. A broom for pet hair to unearth all that fur stuck in your area rug you've just learned to live with by now. It also works on wood and linoleum. And the handle extends from 36 to 60 inches!
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Promising review:"I am a dog groomer who has to clean up a lot of hair. I absolutely love this product; it makes clean-up a breeze. Hair doesn't stick to bristles like a traditional broom. It picks up dust and dirt, too. When the floor is wet, just use the squeegee side of the broom." — Kim Atwood
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
Check out my colleague Emma Lord's Evrilholder FURemover broom review for more satisfying before and after photos!
17. A handy TubShroom to take on the hard task of helping clean out your tub after bathtime. It works well for human *and* pet hair, just so you know.
Promising review:"I'm a groomer. I have two different tubs. They both have different 'waste holes.' One is a perfect fit, the other isn't. The TubShroom still manages to collect the bulk of the hair." — Obi
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).
18. A pack of grooming wipes perfect for in-between grooming appointments or as an alternative to professional grooming if you can't get your dog there for health or financial reasons.
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Promising review:"Love these wipes for our Pomeranian. We use them to wipe our dog down after his play dates and also clean his paws off after returning from our walks. Doesn't really have a strong scent, so it doesn't linger on our dog. The wipes are sturdy and big enough for our needs. These were recommended by our groomer and we are pleased with the product." — Average Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (or Subscribe & Save for $12.43 /two months; available in two scents).
19. A toothpaste that'll help reduce tartar and plaque formation — and maybe even improve your dog's dental sitch enough so you can skip a professional pricey cleaning where they have to put your dog under anesthesia.
Promising review:"Love this product. We use it in our grooming salon all the time. The dogs like it a lot too, because of the flavor! They think it is a treat!" — Adriana Welckle
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