Dog Hair

[Tom and Maje]

Originally Posted by MsActiveCaptain

We have two Labradors onboard. I swear they shed their weight every day. The Furminator helps get the fur off of them. The best thing I've found to get it off of surfaces is the Sweepa - you can see it on our blog:
TakingPaws: I Miss Val....

I also cover the places they like with sheets which I can then just shake out.

But mostly I don't worry about it. I tell my husband that if I didn't have him and my dogs, I'd have a perfectly clean boat, but who wants that...

Karen,

So true. What a great quote.

Maje

[SurferShane]

Originally Posted by CaptForce

Surprisingly, there is little evidence that dogs actually change the rate that they shed according to the season. Ideas often gain favor and people tend to "observe" what they expect.

Ok – As above my dog dumping fur must have been an anxiety reaction to the gale warning? I think that was pretty indisputable photographic evidence of the fact he felt land was the best place to be at that moment. That is, there is probably even more evidence about their intuition as far as the weather and seasons are concerned? Almost like having another barometer onboard?

Best thing is he has short hair and the grooming and a few subsequent rubs seems to have done the trick.

[jackiepitts]

Originally Posted by CaptForce

There is no biological factor that distinguishes hair from fur. Use the term you like, but they are anatomically and physiologically the same. Also, all dogs shed. No, exceptions! They do, however shed at a different rate and the hairs of different species grow at different rates. Surprisingly, there is little evidence that dogs actually change the rate that they shed according to the season. Ideas often gain favor and people tend to "observe" what they expect. Within the culture In the US we are led to believe that mice crave cheese; eating turkey makes you sleepy; vitamin C prevents colds; wet heads and drafts cause colds; but there are no studies that confirm that any of these are true. So, if you don't want dog hair, Barnakiel has the only solution.......no dog. We brush, bathe, comb, vacuum and I clean hair from filters and drain covers. I don't have a big problem with it, but it comes with any dog.

Teacher can we now put away our biology book?

[Hudson Force]

Hey! LOL.........you don't need the book! I'm giving it away!

[ReMetau]

Get a dog with less hair:

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by ReMetau

Get a dog with less hair:

I don't have a dog.............now I remember why!

[SurferShane]

Originally Posted by ReMetau

Get a dog with less hair:

Sure that cute little thing is a dog? I was kinda thinking he might be some sort of mighty Gedi Yoda offspring.

One silly but serious question: does s/he get sunburnt?

In passing, I must say you have a great blog! A lot of positive info...,,

[SurferShane]

Originally Posted by Don Lucas

I don't have a dog.............now I remember why!

Maybe you are having even more trouble finding one that will resemble the owner?

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by SurferShane

Maybe you are having even more trouble finding one that will resemble the owner?

what??????????????

[SurferShane]

Originally Posted by Don Lucas

what??????????????

You know the old saying about dogs and their owners? Like for the little dude above you might want to be a Star Wars geek?

[jenny2]

Originally Posted by Pete7

First off, welcome to CF

I would like to meet the breeder that told my wife our Labradoodle wouldn't molt, preferably down a dark alley at night.

Black dog hair on a white yacht really shows up, so yes out with the hoover for the dog. Also make sure he is brushed just before going on board.

Thankfully our bilges are dry so again they also get the hoover treatment.

Finally I find it easier when the yacht is dry, then the hairs stick to a piece of tissue and can easily wiped up.

Would we be without the dog? nope, he is a real character and the yacht association now all know him when we meet up.

Angus is currently running around our kitchen at home, not a happy teddy bear as he has just had a bath. You don't want to see the bath though

We haven't tried this little bundle of fur yet

Pete

All dogs molt just like humans there is no such thing ! Dander from evey living thing ! Skin or hair theres no way around it ! We all shead no matter the breed I know its a messy thing but how much do you love your pet ? I vacum 1-2 times a day its no prolbem for me.I love my dog she is a part of my life and my boat.She watches everything that goes on and never lets me down.There is no such thing as the perfect pet. I would get rid of my boat before I lost my friend and brushing removes a lot of hair and 2 loves it she thinks that she is getting special attention.She is a pain in the butt cause she is a babby and wild and will never take the place of #1 she is a sweet girl very protective and I wish I could read people like her. Animals are smart and full of love!

[Chrysalis]

I've heard that dogs tend to shed a lot while swimming, and boy does our dogs enjoy swimming! Vacuuming them helps too.

Check out how our guys are enjoying life living aboard.
Sailboat Dog

[witzgall]

What....is..that...........

Originally Posted by ReMetau

Get a dog with less hair:

[zeehag]

12v vacuums are so inefficient--is mobedda to comb and brush critter more often,. they like the reassurance, also.

[joey69]

Originally Posted by judgement

Any tips on cleaning up dog hair, or better yet, somehow reducing the amount from the dog?

Now you know why the sailors in the ol' days had a parrot.