Comments on: I should've named him Sparky.

Question: I should've named him Sparky.

invisible ink — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:02:58 -0800

Any tips for getting rid of static electricity in big, furry dogs? My Old English sheepdog is always rubbing against the couch and rolling around on the carpet. Every time I scratch him behind his ears, I get a slight jolt. I've tried rubbing down his favorite pillow with a Bounce sheet, but of course the static always comes back. Thanks to everyone in advance.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:08:31 -0800

Can you rub down the dog with a Bounce sheet?

By: rhapsodie

rhapsodie — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:59:06 -0800

A few tablespoons of fabric softener in a spray bottle, fill to the top with water. Spray the dog, the carpet, the couch, your clothes, everything, as often as needed. I do this at the office once a month to help protect the computers from static. It smells great, plus you don't get any white fuzzies on black fabric (like skirts and slacks)

By: boomchicka

boomchicka — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 04:10:31 -0800

I would be cautious about spraying anything on a dog that's not intended for consumption, what with dogs' tendency toward licking. This anti-static spray is made for dogs, and would probably accomplish similar results.

By: biscotti

biscotti — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 04:43:31 -0800

What boomchicka said. It's not only the dog licking toxic substances to worry about, it's also that you could inadvertently give your dog a serious skin irritation.

By: jennyjenny

jennyjenny — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 07:46:36 -0800

Do you have a humidifier? You might try that -- you get more shocks when the air is very dry.