How to Groom Dogs With HandsOn Animal Gloves

Why grooming gloves change the routine

HandsOn Animal Gloves combine a brush and a glove in one tool. Instead of gripping a handle, you wear the glove and use your fingers and palms to work through your dog's coat. The five-finger design gives you full flexibility and control, and the rubber nodules on the fingers and palms remove loose hair, dirt, and dander as you go.

That makes them useful for two jobs dog owners often do separately: dry deshedding and bath-time washing. The gloves are waterproof and can be used wet or dry, so you can move from a dry coat to a wet one without switching tools. The gentle massaging action is also intended to promote circulation and stimulate healthy skin.

What the catalog confirms about these gloves

• HandsOn Animal Gloves: Five-finger design allows for complete flexibility and control while grooming. You can follow the contours of your dog's body and work with your fingers rather than a rigid brush head.

  

• HandsOn Animal Gloves: Rubber nodules on fingers and palms remove loose hair, dirt, and dander. This is the core deshedding action, and it works on both dry coats and wet coats during a bath.
• HandsOn Animal Gloves: Waterproof and durable, suitable for both dry grooming and baths. One tool covers pre-bath deshedding and in-bath washing without needing a separate bath brush.
• HandsOn Animal Gloves: Ideal for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals, suitable for all coat types. If you have multiple pets, the same gloves can be used across species and coat types.
• HandsOn Animal Gloves: Comfortable, snug fit ensures ease of use and a thorough groom. A snug fit keeps the glove from twisting on your hand while you work.

How to use grooming gloves for dogs: dry deshedding

Start with a dry coat when you want to remove loose hair before a bath or between washes. The gloves are designed for this, and the rubber nodules do the lifting as you stroke.

1. Put the gloves on and check the fit: The gloves are designed to fit snugly. Make sure your fingers sit fully in the five-finger sections so you have control and the nodules contact the coat evenly.
2. Begin with long, light strokes: Work in the direction of the coat first. The rubber nodules on the fingers and palms are intended to remove loose hair, dirt, and dander as you stroke.
3. Use your fingers for problem areas: The five-finger design lets you flex and reach around legs, tails, and other contours where a flat brush struggles. Keep pressure gentle and let the nodules do the work.
4. Repeat until loose hair stops lifting: The catalog describes the gloves as working through the coat to untangle fur and clean the skin. Stop when you are no longer collecting much loose hair, rather than overworking one spot.

Using dog bathing gloves during a wash

Because the gloves are waterproof, they can stay on through the bath. The same nodules that lift loose hair on a dry coat can help work shampoo through a wet one.

1. Wet the coat thoroughly: The gloves are designed for wet use, so start with a fully wet coat before adding shampoo. This helps the nodules move smoothly through the fur.
2. Work shampoo in with the nodules: Use the same stroking motion you used on the dry coat. The rubber nodules on the fingers and palms are intended to clean the skin and work through the coat as you massage.
3. Use the massaging action deliberately: The gloves are described as giving a soothing massage, and the gentle massaging action is intended to promote circulation and stimulate healthy skin. Keep the motion calm rather than scrubbing hard.
4. Rinse and continue with the gloves on: The waterproof design means you do not have to remove the gloves to rinse. Keep them on and use your hands to help flush shampoo from the coat.

Matching the gloves to your dog and your routine

The catalog lists one variant, Standard, and does not supply sizing measurements. That means fit is something you will confirm when the gloves arrive rather than from a size chart. The gloves are described as suitable for all coat types and for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals, so the main fit question is your own hand rather than your pet's breed.

For a multi-pet household, the same pair can move from a dog's dry coat to a cat's or a horse's coat. The gloves are also a practical choice if you dislike holding a brush handle for long stretches, since the five-finger design gives you direct control.

What the gloves are not confirmed to do

The supplied information describes the gloves as a grooming and deshedding tool. It does not confirm specific results for matted coats, medical skin conditions, or coat-length limits beyond the general claim of suitability for all coat types. Treat the gloves as a maintenance and bathing aid, and check with a professional groomer or vet if your dog has mats or skin issues that need more than routine grooming.

• No size measurements are supplied: The catalog lists a Standard variant but no dimensions, so confirm the fit on arrival before relying on the gloves for a full groom.
• No cleaning instructions are supplied: The record does not include a specific cleaning procedure for the gloves themselves. Rinse and dry them in a way that suits rubber grooming tools, and avoid assuming a manufacturer method that is not in the supplied information.
• No frequency guidance is supplied: How often to groom depends on your dog's coat and lifestyle. The catalog does not give a schedule, so build one around what you see on the coat.