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I have a lab and a corgi. My lab doesn't shed as much as the corgi. He gets a Furminator every 8-12 weeks. My little girl is every 4-6. I was introduced to Furminator at my job at the PetSmart grooming salon. We use it differently at the salon than I can at home. To start we use a velocity dryer to blow out the loose coat then shampoo. I don't have a velocity dryer. (They are expensive) So I just brush before the shampoo. I lather the shampoo thoroughly. You want the hair to squeak when you rinse. The Furminator conditioner is crucial. It is what really releases the undercoat. The shampoo is mostly to prepare the coat. After rinsing the shampoo work the conditioner in. Focus on areas with the densest hair. Typically neck, shoulders, and haunches. Just really work it into the coat. Then you need to let it sit. At least five minutes, but I like to do ten for my hairy little corgi. I use this time to wash the face with a tearless soap and brush the teeth. You can also use a Kong Zoom Groom rubber curry brush to rub the conditioner in, if your dog doesn't have long hair. (Long hair will tangle if you scrub with the zoom groom) Most importantly make sure all the product is out. It can irritate your pet if any is left behind. When your pet is dry I recommend the Zoom Groom for short haired dogs and the Furminator de-shedding tool, an undercoat rake, or coat King/rakke. With the Furminator tool you need to be careful. Do not brush more than three times in one spot. It can give your pet brush burn and/or damage the coat. The same goes for any de-shedding tool. They are great for shedding, but can be overdone. I love this product and highly recommend it. It's not only good for shedding, it's naturally moisturizing because it has omega 3 fatty acids. Very good for dry skinned dogs. Hope this helps!