You may have a need for a dog grooming rake or de-shedding tool if you own a thick-coated breed, such as a Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky or similar. The teeth and pins on normal dog grooming brushes and combs will not reach down through the thickness of the coat. They will only get through the coat on the surface, however the matting occurs deeper down and closer to the skin.
A good dog grooming rake should be able to remove dead coat as a dog is moulting. These rakes have teeth designed to strip the dead hair and the shedding undercoat out of the dog leaving the top outer coat undisturbed.
Some of these breeds of dogs will moult profusely during the change of seasons, particularly from winter going into summer. The coat will build up from the base, at skin level, and matt up quite quickly if the dog is not raked out every couple of days. It may appear from the top surface of the coat that it is smooth and not matted, however if you part the fur and feel down at the skin level you will notice the clumps of fur starting to accumulate.
The rake has long, sharp blades which will separate the fur and dig through the coat thickness to draw the loose, moulted clumps out. Generally, they will work out tangles and matting however if the coat is severely matted then you may need a de-matting comb to assist getting these out or even to clip the dog’s coat entirely. Refer to our page on Matted Dogs and An Introduction to Clipping Your Dog.
‘De-Shedding Tools
Control your dog’s shedding by up to 90 per cent with De-shedding Tools.
Featuring patented de-shedding edges designed to reach beneath short topcoat to gently remove their undercoat and loose hair, leaving them looking absolutely fabulous. Recommended by professional groomers, these de-shedding tools are the only ones guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, rake or comb. Features include: Reduces loose hair from shedding up to 90% on regularly groomed dogs; Stainless steel de-shedding edge reaches deep beneath your dog’s short topcoat to gently remove undercoat and loose hair; Used and loved by professional groomers; FURejector® button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool with ease; Designed by a groomer for professional results.
There are many varieties of rakes available on the market to choose from so it will be necessary to choose a rake that is suitable and appropriate for your dog’s length and thickness of coat. Here are some more to choose from:
MARS Coat King: For long-haired dogs, such as Old English Sheep Dogs.
Mars Coat King Blunt Dematting Stripper Tool No 10: For coarser coats, such as Old English Sheepdogs, Irish Wolfhounds and Chows.
MARS Coat King Detangle and Pet Stripper No 4 Blade: Specifically designed for careful cutting up of a tangle (no need for cutting!)
The Grip Soft Double Row Undercoat Rake is used to loosen lightly matted parts of the coat and to lift out dead and shedding hair from the undercoat while leaving the outer coat undisturbed. This rake has two rows of round tipped teeth that are designed to tend to your pets underlayer of hair. The JW non slip ergonomically correct handle is designed to be more comfortable on the hand making grooming a more pleasurable experience for you.
Mikki Dog, Cat, Puppy Grooming Moult Master
De-Shedding Products
As well as the shedding tools to assist with your dog’s grooming, why not try these products to help control shedding and make your dog’s coat easier to manage:
The last De-Matting Tool You Will Ever Need! Best Shot Ultra Vitalizing Mist frees tangles, loosens mats and rids static! Great for routine brushing, de-shedding or apply before force drying to release more undercoat. Check out the other Best Shot range of shampoo and conditioners here!
- Water-based detangler and conditioner – Spray-in and when dry gently brush and easily detangle
- Leaves a beautiful shine and repels dirt
- Loosens mats, frees tangles, rids static
- Alcohol-free and hypoallergenic
- Protein enriched formula features Coat Release Technology
- Made in the USA
We Love Doodles Dog Detangler Spray – Leave-in Conditioner for Dogs – Dog Detangling Spray – Dematting Spray for Dogs – Tangle Remover
EFFICIENT DETANGLING: Our dog detangler spray effectively removes knots and tangles from your dog’s coat and prevent future tangles.
SAFE AND GENTLE FORMULA: Our detangler spray for dogs is free of harsh chemicals and uses a gentle formula that’s safe for dogs of all breeds and ages, making it perfect for regular use.
EASY TO USE: Simply spray the leave-in conditioner onto your dog’s coat and gently brush through the tangles, giving your dog a smooth and tangle-free coat in minutes.
FRESH OCEAN BREEZE SCENT: Our dematting spray for dogs is infused with a pleasant and fresh ocean breeze scent, leaving your dog smelling clean and fresh for longer.