{"id":227,"date":"2026-01-15T04:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/shedding-showdown-a-trial-of-deshedding-shampoos-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T04:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:02:33","slug":"shedding-showdown-a-trial-of-deshedding-shampoos-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/shedding-showdown-a-trial-of-deshedding-shampoos-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Shedding Showdown: A Trial of Deshedding Shampoos for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-694661\">\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n<div class=\"td-featured-image-rec\">\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"419\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marys-test-dogs-696x419.jpg.optimal.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marys-test-dogs-696x419.jpg.optimal.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marys-test-dogs-1392x838.jpg.optimal.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 1392px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 1392px, 696px\" alt=\"Dog deshedding shampoos are advertised as removing excess dog hair, but how do they work when put to the test.\" title=\"Marys test dogs\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The test participants, from left, Piper, Flick, Samson, and Merlin. Participants were compensated for their participation in this at-home test with cuddles and treats. Courtesy of Dr. Mary Cope. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>            While it is impossible to stop shedding completely for most dogs, using an anti-shedding shampoo can help manage the problem and promote a healthier coat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div id=\"story-paywall-subscribe\" class=\"td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"td-pb-span12 paywall-red-text\">To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid member. <u>Sign in<\/u><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"td-block-row td-post-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"td-block-span6 td-post-prev-post\">\n<div class=\"td-post-next-prev-content\"><span>Previous article<\/span>Relationship-Based Dog Training<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-box-wrap\"><img width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-96x96.jpg.optimal.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo\" alt=\"Dr. Mary Cope, PhD\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-96x96.jpg.optimal.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-150x150.jpg.optimal.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-100x100.jpg.optimal.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-24x24.jpg.optimal.jpg 24w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-48x48.jpg.optimal.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mary-Cope-PhD-300x300.jpg.optimal.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div class=\"td-author-description\">Mary Cope, PhD, earned her Doctorate in Animal Nutrition from the University of Georgia in 2021 and has her Professional Animal Scientist (PAS) certification with a specialization in companion animals. Dr. Cope works as a companion animal nutritionist for a pet food consulting firm. Dr. Cope competes in a variety of AKC dog sports with her rescue dog and smooth Collie, including agility, Fast CAT, and herding.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t        <span class=\"td-page-meta\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Dr. Mary Cope, PhD\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.whole-dog-journal.com\/author\/mary-cope\/\"\/><\/span><meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2026-01-14T18:00:53-05:00\"\/><meta itemprop=\"dateModified\" content=\"2026-01-14T18:01:39-05:00\"\/><meta itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WebPage\" itemid=\"https:\/\/www.whole-dog-journal.com\/lifestyle\/dog-gear\/gear-and-products\/shedding-showdown-a-trial-of-deshedding-shampoos-for-dogs\/\"\/><span class=\"td-page-meta\" itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\" itemprop=\"logo\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wdj-header-272.jpg.optimal.jpg\"\/><\/span><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Whole Dog Journal\"\/><\/span><meta itemprop=\"headline \" content=\"Shedding Showdown: A Trial of Deshedding Shampoos for Dogs\"\/><span class=\"td-page-meta\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Marys-test-dogs.jpg.optimal.jpg\"\/><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1920\"\/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1156\"\/><\/span>\t        <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The test participants, from left, Piper, Flick, Samson, and Merlin. Participants were compensated for their participation in this at-home test with cuddles and treats. Courtesy of Dr. Mary Cope. While it is impossible to stop shedding completely for most dogs, using an anti-shedding shampoo can help manage the problem and promote a healthier coat. 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