This is a specific conversation about Dog shedding — tools that actually reduce it — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
Monthly professional grooming is a great start, but with a Newfoundland it's rarely enough on its own — that breed's dense double coat sheds continuously between appointments, and without the right tool at home, you're fighting a losing battle. Managing shedding effectively comes down to three things: the right deshedding tool for the coat type, a consistent brushing routine, and sometimes a diet that supports coat health. The wrong tool does nothing. Tell me a bit more — what's your Newf's coat like right now, thick and dense all over or does it vary? And how often are you brushing at home between groomer visits?
She's got the full thick double coat, really dense especially around her mane and chest. I'm barely brushing at home — maybe once a week if that, I figured the groomer was handling it.
inparticular.ai
That's the gap right there. A groomer visit once a month resets things beautifully, but a Newfoundland is shedding dead undercoat every single day. Once-a-week brushing with a standard brush won't get into that undercoat — you're really only skimming the surface coat. What are you currently using to brush her at home?
Just a regular slicker brush I picked up from a pet shop. It looks like it's doing something but the hair on the sofa and floor never really decreases.
inparticular.ai
Exactly what I'd expect. A slicker brush is designed for detangling and smoothing the top coat — it's not built to pull loose undercoat out on a dense double coat like a Newfoundland's. The dead fur underneath just stays put and migrates onto everything in your home. You need a proper undercoat deshedding tool, and for a dog this size with this coat, there's one clear recommendation: the FURminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool in the large, long-hair version. It reaches past the outer coat and removes loose undercoat directly. Used two or three times a week — especially during seasonal coat changes — it can reduce shedding by up to 90% compared to doing nothing between grooms. It's not cheap, but it's the only tool that actually addresses what's happening with her coat. Your groomer is doing the deep work monthly; the FURminator is how you maintain that between visits.
That sounds exactly like what I need. Is it easy to use on a dog that size, and will it damage her coat if I use it too often?
inparticular.ai
It's straightforward to use — you brush in the direction of hair growth with light, consistent strokes, and for a Newfoundland you'll want to work in sections given the volume of coat. Two to three sessions a week is the sweet spot. Using it daily can thin the coat over time, so don't overdo it, but two to three times a week is completely safe and gives the undercoat time to loosen naturally between sessions. After a few weeks on a consistent schedule, you'll notice the floor and sofa situation improve significantly. Pair it with a good omega-3 supplement in her diet if you haven't already — it strengthens the coat at the root and reduces excess shedding over time.
Great, I'll order one. Should I be looking at the large size specifically?
inparticular.ai
Yes, definitely the large size, and make sure it's the long-hair version — Newfoundlands have coat length that falls into that category. The small or medium sizes won't cover enough ground per stroke on a dog that big, and you'll spend twice the time for half the result. Large, long-hair FURminator. That's the one.
