I should've named him Sparky.

March 31, 2005 9:02 PM

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.
posted by invisible ink to Pets & Animals (5 answers total)

Can you rub down the dog with a Bounce sheet?
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:08 PM on March 31, 2005 [1 favorite]

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)
posted by rhapsodie at 10:59 PM on March 31, 2005

Best answer: 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.
posted by boomchicka at 4:10 AM on April 1, 2005

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.
posted by biscotti at 4:43 AM on April 1, 2005

Do you have a humidifier? You might try that -- you get more shocks when the air is very dry.
posted by jennyjenny at 7:46 AM on April 1, 2005