What are /r/chowchow's favorite Products & Services?

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Yeah, Amazon was where. The cone of shames aren't well designed for chow proportions, so she couldn't drink or get around with it on, so I went with this guy.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PGGY4Y5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

What’s going on with fur do you have a rake? And I’m sorry about matting. I’d invest in the fancy brushes off amazon they save a lot of time on my puppy(favorite is the rake). And I use a scented dog conditioning spray(diluted because chows can have skin allergies and they usually have glycerin which can attract water/dirt) because if he’s having issues with you, he will probably have them with groomers. I’d call a groomer and give them a run down of dogs temperament (just say he’s scared) but really would look into amazon brushes I’ll link one and hope it works out) they’re a good price. Honestly I had a little dog that had issues (they may be scared because it’s a chow more than sedation. I’d just call in and say you’re looking for new groomer but your dog has had aversions to them before, and you’ve been recommended a sedative (see if they’ll work with you). Wishing you and your puppy the best 💕 (5 dollar dog rake prime eligible)

Pet Deshedding Hair Tool And Grooming Hair Brush For Dogs And Cats, Grooming Hair Rakes Suitable For Any Cats & Dogs, Shedding Hair Tool For Big Dogs And Long Hair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPPPPZP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jMFbCbBDPMA3S

Squeaky plushies are our favourite too! In particular you could look into ‘realistic’ looking pray. My boy’s all time favourite toys are his plush ducks, pheasants, squirrels and a turkey (turkey is from Kong shakers honkers, his recent obsession). https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Honkers-Shakers-Large-Turkey/dp/B07TJCL8FM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=116353577183&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-_aShzr66n6WdtvKhjVDlhAbpy_FIkM3YdxT5aNfPXhe5rIXA4SLMMaAne3EALw_wcB&hvadid=593651250384&hvdev=m...

We use an undercoat rake similar to this one: https://www.chewy.com/frisco-dematting-dog-rake-one-size/dp/233473

I'm not able to find a listing for the exact brush we use, but we've definitely had the best experience with undercoat rakes. It gets rid of the mats and really pulls out the excess fluff.

Brush -> wash -> dry -> brush

It sounds like a lot, but it prevents tangles, and you don’t have to/want to wash them too too frequently.

I’ve got a collection of furminator and knock-off brushes that I use for different seasons/shedding. It isn’t necessary to buy them all at once because they’re expensive, just get ‘em as they’re needed.

He probably won’t let you do a full brush at once, so target different areas on him for a week until he’s all brushed out. Do regular brushing on the butt-fluffs and tail so it doesn’t get dreads.

To avoid pulling on knots and causing him pain, try to “split” them at the base with your hands, then brush out. I don’t know how to explain this very well (unless you have curly hair like me, haaaa!) but there’s probably something on youtube. Human or animal it doesn’t matter— you just want to avoid hurting scalp/skin.

Do give him a treat afterwards to let him know he was a good boy! Eventually he’ll let you brush more and more because he knows he’ll get some treat bribes.

Oh yeah, this is my favorite brush which I use most often Its fantastic at detangling, and you can use it everyday, unlike those deshedding brushes. (Those are good, but I only use once a season because they can leave bald patches if your dog’s hair isn’t dense enough.)

Last but not least: if you order from Amazon, please make sure to switch to Amazon smile, and choose your favorite Chow Charity! Mine is

I use this work bag from amazon!

I'm not sure what the material is but my cats hair doesn't stick to it and you can wipe it down really easy.

We had great success with this harness

It constrains his front legs if he pulls and really cuts down on that sort of thing.

Sounds like you are doing all the right things, especially socialization!

I've tried many different tools over the years for my chow/husky who pulls and the Easy Walk No Pull harness was the big win for us. It stops him pulling as strongly and I'm able to get his attention for training purposes. He's leash reactive (with excitement rather than aggression but still) and I had great results with the turn around and walk the other way as soon as he pulls method.

With my other dog (pure chow) that I've had since he was a puppy, I trained him that if he hits the end of his leash, mom turns into a tree and he comes back to me, circles around behind me, and we go again. His leash is 99% slack at all times, he's learned the length of it and hardly ever pulls. In exchange, I stop whenever he wants, for as long as he wants, to root around and sniff things. (I implement this with my dog that pulls also.)

The chest harness is a great tool but the training is the real key. Personally, I find it easier to train a positive behavior into them--figuring out what you want instead and working towards that--rather than just telling them No and not giving any options for them to redirect their energy/instinct.

Best of luck with your beautiful bear!

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