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!
Birdiebee says
My dog went out at midnight through the doggie door and was sprayed by a skunk. My dog killed the skunk and ran back into the house through the dog door. I jumped into the shower with him to clean him up; clothes and all.
Jill Rivera says
My messy dog learn to step on the trash can to get in the trash. My brother place eaten wing the trash can. Nirvana watch my brother. She got in the trash. He went in the kitchen to get a drink and yelled at her knocking over the trash can. She ran in the livingroom where more chicken wing were on his place. She ate them also. My smart Bernese Mountain Dog.
Amanda Emily says
Messy pet…haha. A pack of siberian huskies when winter ends means lots and lots of fur (I swear I could make another dog from the fur shed)
heather says
A messy pet moment is when the dog got into the flour and it was all over the kitchen and the dog.
Claudia says
YoYo my little Min- Pin finding something super stinky in the yard , rolling in it and then jumping in my bed 😮
Rachael Burch says
my large dog had explosive diarrhea all over his sleeping area and I had to clean it up myself at 8 months pregnant.
Rosanne says
Cleaned out my sister’s house and her dog peed all over the carpet and raised his leg on the doors enough times that the stained finish was coming off. Not a well-trained dog. She joked that he flunked obedience school.
Hollie Jahnke says
The day before my sisters wedding my Mom’s dog got sprayed by a skunk. Even worse, my sisters dress was in her house. It was the biggest mess ever! 😉
Cindy Loo says
My two cats could use some serious grooming! Their hair is all over the house!!!
Janet Hayes says
OMG. My bro left his dog w/us for 2 weeks. He could only eat dry dog food. He got into our dogs Turkey bits and then my hubby took them to the river to run. Cole got diarhhea and ended up w/it all over his rear area and sticks were stuck in it. Unfortunately my brother came home at that time before we could clean him up. OMG. He was OK w/that. He was happy that Cole was going to the river and beaver dam and dropped him off at groomers on way home.
Tiffany S says
My messy pet moment is when my cat threw up on the floor and I didn’t know it and I stepped right in it.
Theresa A. says
My dog just sheds an awful lot, the worst dog we ever had for shedding – other than that he is perfect!
Brittney House says
My dog was just sick last week and unfortunately she was leaving a mess everywhere. I’m so happy she’s feeling better because she is much for cheerful and lively.
Allison Swain says
Everyday is a messy pet moment with my parrot! She usually gets paper and wood all over from her toys as well as food droppings.
Thanks for the chance to win this 🙂
Karla R. says
We got a new mattress not too long ago and our dog (who rarely has accidents) decided to pee right in the middle of the bed a week after we bought it! 🙁