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> Yeti's owner makes it sound as though she can not walk Yeti because he's too strong for her.

This is entirely a training issue. Persistence and patience will get you a dog that doesn't pull at all. Females are a bit easier since they're smaller but also they don't need to lunge for every tree to sniff & pee on it. Sammy's like to be independent and push their boundaries.

Grooming isn't as bad as it's made out to be I feel, it seems like a lot of owners will tell you they brush their dog for hours every day. I brush mine about once a week for 10-15 minutes, unless he's shedding heavily and then it'll be about 30 minutes. Every 2-3 months I do a full grooming which takes a while, 30 min bath, 1 hr dry (with blower), 1 hr brushing, 1 hr vaccuming all the hair that's now everywhere. I find it helps to brush the day before + day after as well.

I recommend a double rake, I rarely use the comb that is so widely recommended -https://smile.amazon.com/rake-deshedding-dematting-brush-comb/dp/B01M14GWS2/ref=sr_1_3

Undercoat rakes are used to get down to the skin. With slicker brushes and short combs, it's easy to brush only the top layer of fur and inadvertently leave the rest matted.

By "undercoat rake," I mean something like this, not a deshedding tool with blades.

I recommend using a rake like this one along with the wire brush. They get deeper in to the undercoat and help detangle.

Do you use a single or double? I've been thinking about trying a double one like this https://www.amazon.com/rake-deshedding-dematting-brush-comb/dp/B01M14GWS2/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1526135435&sr=1-5&keywords=double+long+tooth+rake

Also imo furminators suck, try a rake brush instead. They won't pull and damage fur as much, making it more comfortable for the pup.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M14GWS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MSXfFbHP7QW11

I use these two in combo: Rake and T-brush. Worked wonders with my German Shedders. The puppy's coat is still to sparse and fine to say how well it'll work for her since she seems to be a constant dropper instead of seasonal like the GSDs. She's also a labraheeler so different coat genetics than a full ACD.

Furminators can apparently really mess up a dog's topcoat, also according to the GSD people I know. If you need your pup to be all-weather, it's something to keep in mind.

I used this style rake along with this wire brush on my GSDs for shedding and I am very happy with that combo. The wire brush isn't as pokey/sharp as other wire brushes I've used and the handle is really nice. The non-pokey-ness was definitely helpful with my more sensitive dogs. The rake really dug a lot of the undercoat out and the brush got what was missed and smoothed everything down to a glossy finish.

There's videos on youtube showing how people do it with the comb, but my sammy HATES it. I think it pulls too much.

Instead I use a double rake, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/rake-deshedding-dematting-brush-comb/dp/B01M14GWS2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=double+rake&qid=1621798826&sr=8-3

It works really well and gets 90% of it done, then sometimes I'll go in with the comb after. I swear I've tried every type of comb out there at this point, and the double rake has been the best by far.

I did this in 45 minutes with the rake: https://i.imgur.com/71WXSXH.jpg

The coat gets dull and choppy over time. Not great.

The furminator is essentially a blade with a handle. It's supposed to take out the undercoat only, but the way it ended up being designed, it cuts the top guard hair layer as well.

You need a nice, handy slicker and this.

Here's a comparison image created by a well known Jindo breeder. First is a furminator, undercoat rake, a slicker, and a rubber currycomb.

I don't know if it matters much. I bought mine locally, but it looks similar to https://www.amazon.com/rake-deshedding-dematting-brush-comb/dp/B01M14GWS2/

https://www.amazon.com/rake-deshedding-dematting-brush-comb/dp/B01M14GWS2 Would this work?

I've found that my girl doesn't like the coat rake style. Maybe it pulls too much? But she will tolerate a pin needle brush better.
But yeah... it's normal and it's a lot of brushing!

Congrats on the adoption!! It's an incredible feeling to finally bring a dog home, but know that the anxiety is also completely normal. There's something called the puppy blues that can affect new dog parents, so if you start feeling overwhelmed know that you're not alone.

Right now finding a vet will be...weird. Covid policies make face to face appointments nearly impossible, so it'll be really hard to judge how nice of a person the actual vet is. What you can do is look for a practice that uses fear free techniques. That should at the very least weed out the terrible ones.

Insurance is definitely worth it, especially for rescue. She's right in the age where she shouldn't have anything wrong yet, but something could crop up at 2-3 years, so it's best to be prepared. If you don't want to use an insurance program, then setting aside money every month is the next best option. One thing I don't like about insurance is that you still need to cover the bill up front and then they'll reimburse you later. So youll want to have $500-2000 set aside anyways.

Do you have to take the pup out, or is there a dog door? If you're the one taking her, I'd go out every 3 hours until she gets into a good routine of letting you know it's time to go out.

For supplies, I'm a big fan of fire hose toys so that a new pup can't shred them. Isle of dogs is my favorite shampoo, but realistically she'll need a bath every 3-5 months. An under coat rake (without blades!) is the best brush ever for keeping shedding down. Slicker brushes are good for removing dirt/mud but not really hair. A first aid kit is always good, one for the home and car, mine contains: styptic powder, ice packs, bandages, peroxide (for minor cuts only!), scissors, tweezers, thermometer, a muzzle, slip lead... and some that I'm forgetting.

I think I gave you enough of a mini novel, so I'll end off with have fun and remember that you're a team! It's always okay to say no for your teammates sake, whether that be to an unwanted stranger, or even a well meaning vet.

For the rake, I just use something generic (and with two rows) like the one at this link. I'd think anything similar would be as effective and I've seen 'em in the PetSmart discount bins for just a few dollars, too. Even a single row is fine, but I get the impression the double catches more hair per stroke - for whatever that's worth.

In terms of the slicker brush, I use the older version of this brush, but you don't need the self-cleaning bit if you don't want to spend that much. It's just for ease of use. The ones that are shaped like this work pretty well, too.

Basically, they're just generic brushes.. use the rake thoroughly first (I usually go "against the grain") and then come by and clean up with the slicker ("with the grain"). Their coat gleams, it doesn't damage the undercoat, and it does a pretty damned good job.