Ahh, spring . . . flowers are in bloom, days are getting longer, and dogs are shedding! Yes, it’s that time of year when many of our canine companions begin shedding hair in mass quantities. Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell how the dog isn’t bald after seeing all that hair on the floor, in the car, even on the dinner table!

There's a funny little saying we have at my house: "It’s not a real meal without a little dog hair." This usually rubs non-pet owners the wrong way while we dog owners laugh at their expense. In reality, no one enjoys “dog hair casserole,” but we accept it because we love our dogs – some of us just clean the house every day. Others are fortunate to have a dog breed with fewer tendencies to shed, but they usually need regular haircuts.

There are other options for those who would rather keep cleaning to a minimum. Routine bathing and brushing helps remove dead hair and undercoat that would normally be shed over time. Also, a variety of useful grooming tools are on the market. Shedding blades are popular and effective tools that really lift the hair out and off the dog. The Bamboo Adjustable Shedding Blade is just one example. After a few minutes with a shedding blade, you can remove enough hair to make a sweater for one of those hairless dogs!