What type of dog is Josie? Any dog that has an undercoat will shed more than others. Especially if they are an insde dog as in the winter they go from hot to cold and in the summer it is cooler inside than out. The constant temp changes irregulates & confuses the dogs system. Also dogs with undercoats should not be shaved as it acts as an insulator, it keps them warmenr in winter & cooler in the summer. My dogs shed a lot especially the husky & shep. mixes. Daily brushing helps keep the excess fur at a minimum. Do like I do, vaccume, brush, vaccume, dust, laundry, vaccumme, brush, vaccume....! LOL (actually that is not funny I hate housework!)