We tested out Petco Grooming Services and their dog deshedding treatment. Here’s what happened!
In our family, our big sweet baby is our dog, Toby. While strangers coming to the door uninvited are rightfully scared by his ferocious barking and lunging at the door, friends and family who are invited in know that he is the biggest, sweetest and silliest guy there is.
And Toby LOVES to cuddle. His biggest regret is probably that he wasn’t born as a toy breed so he could more easily cuddle up in my lap. I say “more easily” because he DOES cuddle in my lap despite his size.
Toby’s favorite thing to do is play. He isn’t a big fan of treats, but he will play any time someone is up for it. Since we have a small house, it’s a much better idea for him to play outside, which also means a much better chance for him to get dirty.
Since German Shepherds tend to get dry skin, they shouldn’t be washed frequently, but they SHOULD be brushed. And they are shedders! No matter how much I brush Toby it seems like the hair keeps coming off.
So, last week when I made an appointment for Toby to get a summer bath at Petco Grooming, I decided to also try their De-shedding Treatment. The treatment includes FURminator loose undercoat removal, a natural shed-reducing shampoo and treatment, followed by another thorough FURminator brush-out and aloe hydrating treatment. I was anxious to see the results.
We have a Petco less than a mile from our house (Petco Certified Stylists offer grooming services at more than 1,200 locations) and they do accept walk-ins for their á la carte services like nail trimming, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing, etc., but I made an appointment for Toby since he was getting a full service treatment.
Since he is always up for a car ride, Toby was all on board to head out. However, when we got there and he realized that I was going to leave, my sweet needy baby was NOT happy. Luckily the friendly and professional Petco Certified Stylist did her best to make Toby calm and happy.
Two hours later I headed back to pick up Toby and was greeted by this:
I thought he looked SO adorable and had to immediately snap that photo to text to my husband who then had it on Facebook within a matter of minutes.
I was amazed at how good his fur felt and as I brought him home I didn’t have fur flying all over my car like I often do.
A week later and Toby is still looking great, we have less fur floating around on our hardwood floors and we have made a decision that he will be going back in the future for another De-shedding Treatment at Petco Grooming!
Holly Thomas says
Long haired cat = furballs!! ewwww!!
Chrystal D says
Nothing worse that the puppy getting into am empty peanut butter jar…he’s been carrying it around the past week!
Cynthia C says
My cat is messy with her litter box. She kicks the litter all over the place.
Mary Cloud says
I have two Chihuahua puppies and they create plenty of messes. They love to tear up every bed, toy and whatever else they can get a hold of.
Theresa Lichauco says
Lost 2 year old in orange grove. Three days later he came home as dirty, tick covered, and with sore paws.
tammy says
I have 3 cats and their are always hairballs and cats over eating and getting sick
Tara L says
A messy moment would be trying to bath our two dogs outside in a kiddie pool hahaha it didn’t turn out so good, but atleast they got cleaned.
Stephanie Phelps says
A messy pet moment for us when we were dog sitting and it was a fairly large dog and was making a pizza and walked away and left ot on the counter and well this sweet little thing lol wanted some of our pizza and preceded to drag it off the counter onto the floor needless to say it was everywhere!
Angela Kinder says
My cat, Cheeto, is prone to hairballs. One night while I was sleeping, she decided to get rid of her hairball right in front of my bed. Imagine my surprise when my feet hit the floor that morning!
Mary Beth Elderton says
We have two cats, Lieutenant Doof and Miss Kitty, who are fascinated by anything going on in the kitchen. Recently I left a batch of rolls rising on the counter and returned to find Doff laid across the towel, squashing the rolls. I guess it’
s not a really messy moment—like when he knocked Hubz’ coffee off the night stand–but it was frustrating.
Tari Lawson says
My dog got into a bag of M & M’s and vomited all over my new beige carpet.
Laura O. says
My dog doesn’t like me to give him a bath so going to a groomer is so much easier! Toby looks adorable!
Julie Wood says
My dog likes to chew things, and I got up to go to the bathroom and I came back and he chewed my glasses. I am so mad. Next time I will make sure not to let anything where he can get to it!
David N. says
Several years ago I had an Australian Shepherd, Zell. He was about a year old, so still very much a puppy in many ways. He liked getting into a lot of things he wasn’t supposed to, naturally, so I thought I was clever when I had him on a leash attached to me while I was cleaning up my kitchen. Included in this task was throwing out some old flour that had hatched some bugs. I dumped the contents of the canister into the trash and set about washing it at the sink. As soon as I turned off the water I heard a rustling behind me. I turn, and Zell is staring up at me, horrified, his muzzle coated in white and the floor in front of him as well. He smacked his lips, looking absolutely disgusted. It was so funny. I’ll never forget that look even though I no longer have him.
Hannah C says
My dog loves to get into messes. Most recently I caught her rolling around in poo in the grass.