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!
steve weber says
My dog thinks its funny to go and poop in the basement when I’m at work.. not the first thing I want to come home to every day.
kim s says
Awwww Toby is so handsome! My cats always have messy moments when they use the litter box and track litter everywhere!
Betty B. says
We just went through the worst shedding season with our siberian husky. It was so bad i called our living room the wild west there was tumbleweeds of dog hair rolling around.
Jennifer M. says
My dog chews up my daughter’s toys she leaves on the ground and then she cries. I think she will soon learn not to leave her stuff lying around.
chris z says
when my dog comes in after it rains and shes muddy
Wehaf says
Our worst messy pet moment was actually bringing out dog home from the shelter – smelled strongly of urine and general shelter stink. We had to take him straight to the groomers and then clean our car thoroughly.
Ashley C says
I had no idea Petco did this! We also have a german shepherd who shes SO badly. I try to brush her as frequently as possible but the hair is never ending. I really think I may need to try this! Especially in the spring when she seems to shed her winter coat!
Kim Niland says
I was carrying the litter box upstairs because a new dog was coming to visit and we put the cats upstairs. One of the cats came down the steps and bumped into me. I dropped the litter box. What a mess all on the stairs!
Natalie says
My last dog once got into a whole bag of cheetos and made a huge mess all over the floor.
Laurie Nykaza says
We have 3 rescue dogs and 4 cats . I could really use this my long haired cat needs grooming she is 19 years old.
Karen D says
I have four cats. They all do normal cat things, so….yeah.
mickeyfan says
Fortunately, our Aussie isn’t the mess. The cat who is a puker takes care of that department!
Denise S says
I have black cat hair all over and sometimes dog puke on the floor.
heather s says
Cat hair on the floor and it piles up in the corners
Richard Hicks says
One of our cats have a habit where they like to destroy our toilet paper roll!