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Article: Hair of the dog; When it comes to controlling dog [Derived headline]
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- The Intelligencer
- Article date:
- August 7, 2008
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Hair of the dog
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THE SACRAMENTO BEE
When it comes to controlling dog hair in your house, the best approach is to stay on top of the source, say dog owners.
"You need to groom your dog frequently," says Robin Baker, who breeds golden retrievers. "A lot of people use a brush to groom their dogs, but that doesn't really get the loose hairs out. You need to use a comb and give them a bath about every two weeks."
Even being diligent about grooming won't solve the problem completely.
Two years ago, the design staff at the Bissell vacuum manufacturer introduced the first vacuum cleaner designed to tackle pet hair problems.
"This first vacuum was introduced at ...