I love the shedding blade! It works great on Prince, and Digger likes it once in a while, thanks for the info Amy! I also have the undercoat rake, and that works like a dream. This summer Prince had mats, and I used the rake to help get them out. I had a groomer teach me how to get the mats out. I also got a brush that curves upwards that is made for getting mats out (maybe Amy will know what I am talking about), that works really good with mats. I also love the Pin brushes, they really help. I have many different kinds of brushes.