Anyone who has had a dog knows that shedding is a big pain in the neck for most dog owners.
In 2011, a man named Tyson Walters decided enough was enough when his St. Bernard named Harley was “shedding everywhere and there was no way to contain it,” he explains on his site. “There were tumbleweeds of hair in my car and all over my apartment. I tried every product on the market and nothing worked so I decided to come up with something completely different.”
Meet The Shed Defender
Walters is the genius behind Shed Defender — a fashionable, leotard-onesie that contains your dog’s hair effectively. This spandex suit comes in all sorts of colors and helps get your dog’s shedding in check, thus keeping your couch, bed, car and anywhere else your dog frequents much tidier than ever before.
Aside from keeping your best friend looking cuter than ever, it keeps allergens and dander to a minimum and, like a ThunderShirt, even helps “reduce anxiety and stop the constant barking” thanks to its “calming effect once put on.”
Moreover, if your furry friend is more of a wild, camping-buddy-type, these leotards protect from pesky bugs, ticks and burrs, which often get lodged in fur. Plus, it acts as a nice, cozy warming layer for the cold winter months.
As the brand promotes on its Amazon listing, the Shed Defender can also be used to keep stitches or wounds covered. The listing says it could be used to replace those awkward medical cones dogs have to wear after surgery. We could see a dog still being able to nibble at stitches through this leotard, but it’s certainly worth asking your vet about.
With an eco-friendly, stretchy fabric and an easy unzip option for potty breaks, it’s a shock we haven’t seen more trend-setting dogs sporting these.
The Company Has A “Paw It Forward” Program
Because you’re wondering, this doggie leotard will set you back $40, which may be entirely worth it merely for the photo ops it provides. The best part? Shed Defender comes in a number of colors, making it easy to dress your pet in a way that really embodies who he or she really is.
If by some miracle you’re not already sold on Shed Defender, you should know it is also a family business “committed to supporting animals who need a little extra love.” They offer a heartwarming Paw it Forward program where they donate a portion of their sales to different animal shelters, rescue centers and adoption organizations.
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