Our favorite pet grooming brushes – and how to use them

There were 22 dog brushes tested on pets, including slickers, rakes, de-matting tools, and rubber massagers. The best brushes that left pets feeling smooth, tangle-free and ready to play were:

1. FURminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool

2. Le Salon Essentials Rubber Curry Grooming Brush

3. Chris Christensen Big G Dog Slicker Brush 

Tips for brushing your pet

Brush in the direction of hair growth. Don't use too much pressure so that it hurts your dog's skin; instead, apply firm strokes that will help remove dead hairs. Then use a shedding blade to grab dead hairs all over the coat. Shedding blades are an excellent way to help reduce shedding and prevent mats.