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I bought this attachment just a few days ago. It arrived today and I immediately put it to the test.

Preface:
Several months ago we adopted a blind Corgi puppy. Due to the circumstances, we didn't have much time to decide and even less time to research. Literally a life or death decision for this guy. Not surprisingly, this dog sheds. Surprisingly, this dog is listed as among the worst for shedding breeds!

Over the past few months we've watched this puppy grow into his current self and amazed anyone would want to get rid of him. Not only is he no longer blind, the runt is among the few puppies that survived at all!

The Problem:
HE SHEDS! OH. MY. GOODNESS. HE SHEDS! You don't notice it until the weekend comes around and its time to clean. I have the unfortunate luck of being allergic to the world. In fact, I relocated from Texas because of my sensitivities, failed resistance/ tolerance therapies, and general disdain for being perpetually medicated. Having a dog that loves the outdoors AND sheds so much really impacts my quality of life.

Part of a Solution:
The solution? Well, just really stay on the cleaning aspect of our routine. We have bought rollers such as the ChomChom Roller Dog Hair, Cat Hair, Pet Hair Remover , and it is amazing for removing the shed fur off off furniture. We've bought brushes to use on his coat while grooming him outside. It produces mats of fur just waiting to float away before I can bag it or to stick to every article of clothing you have on at the moment. We needed another tool in this fight...

Enter this Dyson Groom attachment.

I've attached a picture of the Dyson Ball Vacuum bin before and after a quick brushing session. I started by emptying the bin and taking a picture. I attached the Dyson Groom. While recording the session, I used the Groom to brush the Corgi's coat for **less than a minute**. I then removed the bin, took a picture, and then emptied it. What you see is the effectiveness of the device and the necessity of it.

This attachment is another tool in a very necessary arsenal for those with super shedding dogs and/ or those with sensitivies to all of the stuff such dogs bring inside. Brush it off straight into the vacuum!

I recently bought a Dyson Big Ball Animal Canister Vacuum to tackle the copious amounts of dog hair and dander that has managed to cling to every surface in my house. Rather than waiting for the hair and dirt to collect on my furniture and floors, I bought this little grooming tool to control the amount of hair that ends up in the house.

The groomer has a brush on its face that is made up of rows of metal wires. They aren't sharp, but don't flex, so it's important to be gentle, especially with dogs with sensitive skin. In the center of the brush's face, there is a hole where the vacuum takes its suction. As you brush the dog some hair gets sucked directly into the vacuum, but much of it gets caught in the brush. The brush is self-cleaning by holding then releasing a bar on the back of the tool. The bristles retract and the remaining hair gets pulled into the vac. Ingenious. About 5-10 minutes a couple times a week much of the loose hair that would be shed is vacuumed before it gets a chance to float around and land everywhere.

I don't imagine that many dogs will eagerly allow themselves to be groomed without 'priming' them, first and getting them used to the noise and sensation of the groomer. You don't want every grooming session to be a battle or traumatize your dog (or cat). A little time and patience will help your dog get used to the grooming tool and maybe even enjoy it rather than dread it and become fearful. My dog is an 8th month old Golden Retriever who has a fairly laid back disposition, but is somewhat cautious of new, novel things--especially ones that make a lot of noise and tug on his coat. Here's what I did to make my dog cooperative and relaxed for grooming sessions: I let him check out the vacuum, hose, and tool before I even considered turning the thing on. He looked and sniffed then pretty much ignored it while it sat on the floor. A while later, I sat with him and praised him while I stroked his fur with the plastic edge of the tool (brushes retracted, vacuum off). Next step (a day later) was turning the vacuum on and letting him approach it at his comfort level. When he became accustomed to the sound, I took the tool (attached to the hose) and held it in one hand while I talked to him and fed him treats with the other. The next day, I took the next baby step (which took a bit of juggling). I sat with him, turned the vacuum on, and very gently stroked his front legs, again, with the brushes retracted and using mostly the edge rather than the face of the tool so he wasn't feeling this monster sucking his hair and skin: he could see exactly what I was doing which added to his comfort level. I'd hand him training treats while this continued so we paired positives (treats and verbal praise) with something very new, different and potentially frightening. (Another way to offer food rewards is to smear peanut butter or canned dog food on highly textured dog toys. It takes some concentration and work to get the food so less attention is devoted to worrying about the suction and noise of the grooming tool.) We progressed to more contact with the face of the tool and less with the edge. A couple more sessions like this got him used to the noise, the sensation, and the idea of this strange thing pulling through his fur. It took a week of patience, gentleness, and careful assessment of his anxiety level as we progressed (if he did become even the least bit hesitant or fearful, I'd go back a step--or two--and concentrate on an step that he was comfortable with, then try the next step again). This painstaking process of acclimating him to the groomer really paid off. Now, my dog actually looks forward to being groomed (and getting praised and eating treats). You really have to be careful that you don't overdo brushing if your dog has sensitive skin. Also, if he or she becomes reluctant to be groomed examine your dog's skin and make sure it's not damaged, red, or scratched by this or other combs or brushes. These pairing techniques also work for nail clipping, teeth brushing, and helping small kids get over their fear of ants and spiders ;-)

Okay, so.. I have a b/w Husky and a WHITE German Shepherd. I'm in Florida. They shed 24/7 and blow their coats a million times a year. Now is that time. It stinks. So. Bad. They are 10 and 9 years old, and I JUST found this tool? Shame on me. It is the most amazing tool I've ever purchased. Yeah, I was hesitant to buy it due to the scary price, and because I'm that sceptic, but I can attest to it's amazing wonders. Well worth the price!

I have the original Dyson Ball upright Animal vacuum, ya know, the big clunky one? I just remove the long, annoying tube to reach farther places, and pop this lil' tool right on. Once on, wrangle one pupper, turn on, brush and release. Brush and release. Repeat 500 zillion times for a sleek doggo.

My GSD still has loose furs flying around when he shakes his ding dong body around, but now I can just groom once a week to maintain! The Husky, well, she has that nice double coat, and when she sheds, she has big ole' clumps of fur when I don't keep on top of it. Brush and vac. It's uh-maze-ing! Of course, I still have to empty the vacuum about 50 times per doggo when vacuuming the fur off, but well worth the price! And, I don't get why people are giving it negative reviews. It's not all that discomforting to use. If you get the proper attachments for your specific model, it works. And it's super simple and easy! If you can't vacuum your dog, that's a pup issue, not a tool issue. Also, mine came with an adapter, even though I don't need it since it attaches directly to the tube.

So, in case you didn't catch it, BUY THIS TOOL!

Let me tell you what, I review almost nothing on here. We have a husky and as you husky owners know, they blow their coat twice a year. We always used to almost daily brush out her coat and fight and battle trying to keep her still while we did it. Surprisingly, she wasn't afraid at all of the vacuum and actually didn't mind it. Within 10 minutes, she looked like a new dog and we had no mess. Well well worth it, hate saying it but wish I bought this years ago

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I have had my DC50 for a little over a week now. All I can say is WOW. This vacuum has some great suction. I have a corgi, and as all corgi owners know, corgis shed A LOT. This vacuum picks up the hair in one pass. It works perfectly on my wood floors, rugs, and carpet. See below for details on the features of the vacuum/attachments.

Cleaner Head
The new cleaner head has carbon fiber bristles. This might sound a little bit "gimmicky" because of how everyone is starting to put carbon fiber into their products; however, it does serve a purpose. The previous brush heads only had the red bristles. They were good for cleaning carpets, but had to be turned off when cleaning hard floors so they wouldn't scratch. The new cleaner head still has the red bristles, but the appear to be shorter so that they wont scratch the floor. The black carbon fiber bristles gently sweep hard wood floors. Also, the cleaner head adjusts automatically, creating the perfect amount of suction on every floor type.

Canister
The canister on this vacuum is not very large, but that is to be expected on the compact model. I especially enjoy the "hygienic" emptying feature. Just hold the canister over the trash, press the red button, and everything falls out the bottom. No mess, no hastles.

Hose/Cord
The power cord is sufficiently long"¦ there isn't really much else to say about it. The hose; however, is not very long. While this is the compact model, the hose can only be described as "too short". You can purchase a hose extension for a nominal price, so this isn't a deal killer.

Durability

Dyson comes with a 5 year warranty and has excellent customer service, so I'm not really worried about durability. A lot of people complain that Dyson vacuums are made of plastic. This is not an issue, they are made from a very durable ABS plastic blend. (The same type of plastic used in riot shields)

Dyson Groom Tool

This tool is nothing short of spectacular. Push the button, brush the dog, release the button and watch the hair get sucked away. DONE!

Soft Dusting Brush

Exactly what it sounds like. This is probably the tool that I use the most. It has soft bristles, so you can use it to brush delicate items. I use it to dust my piano, tv, cabinets, lamps, pictures, art, etc.

Hard Floor Tool

This tool is useful to get into tight corners where the vacuum can't fit. (around plants and furniture)

Multi Angle Brush

I use this tool to dust he fans and the crown molding around my cabinets. It has two built in rotation points, so it can turned to virtually any angle.

Mattress Tool

I have no idea why Dyson named this the mattress tool. You can use it on so much more than the mattress. It is useful for any type of fabric. I use it almost daily to get the massive amount of dog hair off of my comforter.

Combination Tool
Perfect crevice tool with brush. I use it to clean the crevices in my couch and also on the baseboards.

Tangle Free Turbine Tool
I haven't had a chance to purchase this. I am hoping to purchase this in the future.