Shedding Season: A Simple Two-Tool System to Beat the Fur

Shedding season has a way of announcing itself: fur on the couch, fur on your work trousers, fur somehow in the fridge. The good news is that you don't need ten tools or an hour of grooming time to get on top of it. Two simple tools, used in the right order, cover most of the fur in a typical home — and both of them are easier on you than a vacuum.

Why two tools instead of one

Different dogs and cats shed in different ways, and no single tool suits every coat. That's why we suggest a simple two-tool system: a self-cleaning slicker brush for the main pass, and a 2-in-1 grooming glove for the pets who don't love being brushed. Between the two, you can cover dogs and cats, short and medium coats, and the pets who need a softer touch.

The brush: one press and the fur is gone

Our self-cleaning slicker brush costs $19.99 and does the heavy lifting. The bristles pull loose fur up and away from the coat, and the self-clean button ejects the whole clump in one press — no picking hair out of the bristles between strokes, which is usually the part that makes people give up. The pins are rounded and gentle, and they suit short and medium coats, so it's a safe daily option for most pets. It works for dogs and cats alike, which means one brush covers the whole household, and the ergonomic grip keeps longer sessions comfortable on your hand.

The glove: grooming that feels like a petting session

Some pets just won't sit still for a brush. That's the job of the 2-in-1 grooming glove, at $22.99. It's double-sided: deshedding nubs on one side for loose fur, soft massage bristles on the other for a finishing stroke. Fur rolls off in clumps straight into your palm, and because it feels like a petting session, dogs who usually bolt at the sight of a brush will often let you groom them on the couch without a fuss. One glove fits most adult hands, and it rinses clean between uses.

How the two work together

Here's the simple rhythm that keeps fur off the furniture without turning grooming into a project. Start with the glove if your pet is nervous — a few minutes of petting-style strokes on the sofa is a win. Move up to the slicker brush for the main pass when they're relaxed, using the one-press clean button so you never stop to pick bristles. Finish with the soft massage side of the glove as a reward stroke. Three sessions like this a week, and the couch starts to look like itself again. For a full once-a-week routine that includes coat care and nail day, our 10-minute grooming routine walks you through the whole thing.

The honest note about mats

Both tools are built for loose fur, not deep matting. If your pet has thick mats or tangles, work through them with a dematting comb first, then use the brush and glove to keep the coat smooth. And if your pet's coat seems unusually tangled or irritated, a quick chat with your vet or a groomer is always a good idea — advice is cheap, guesswork isn't.

Keep it simple

That's the whole system: one brush, one glove, three short sessions a week. It's gentle, quick, and honest about what these tools do — loose fur, not miracles. See the full range in our Grooming Essentials collection. Orders over $30 ship free across the US, and if anything isn't right, our 30-day easy returns make it simple to send back.