I couldn't handle the pressure and caved! I bought a 3 pack of 240 grit sanding belts.
I also ordered a brush that attaches to the hose on the vacuum cleaner for vacuuming pets with.
I have worked with Sadie the past couple of years to get her comfortable with the noise of the vacuum as well as other loud noises so she is pretty much bomb proof these days. I am thinking she will be just fine, especially once she realizes it is a brush, because she loves to be brushed, but this will(hopefully) help to eliminate the undercoat shedding that she does year round.
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