Static & Flyaway Hair

I am having a problem with static in my little Emma's hair. Her hair stands up in every which direction and gives of sparks sometimes when you pet her or when she kisses you. The problem is especially bad after I have given her her daily brushing or have taken off her sweater when she comes inside. I take her in to be groomed every three weeks. Is there anything I can be putting on her dry coat to help? I have already started running a humidifier non-stop, but this hasn't helped. Thank you for any suggestions.
Betsy

• Hi Betsy -- Those of us in California might be willing to trade a little of the "humidity" that has been falling from the sky for the last week . We have the static problems in the summer when it is dry here.

  A couple of things that may help; make sure that when you girl is groomed they not only shampoo but use a good quality conditioner. At home you should also use some sort of conditioner/cream rinse diluted in a spray bottle tha you mist on the coat when you are brushing; something else to try is the laundry-dryer sheets rubbed over the coat along with the cans of anti-static spray sold in many grocery stores.
  Bobbie Linden - Bhe-Jei Maltese

• I too have the same problem with my dogs. They like to roll on the carpet and really turn into turbo charged fur balls. I have been using a human product put out by pantene pro-v called pro-vitimin light spray conditioner. It is sold in most department stores in the shampoo department. It is a leave in hair conditioner that is in a pump spray bottle and is around four dollars. It also has a pleasant scent.
  Minimalt2

• I have long brown hair, and have recently had a problem just like your Maltese. My hairdresser told me to use static-guard and spray it on my brush before I brush my hair. He said if I have a really bad problem that I can actually spray a little directly on my hair. Try this - I bet it works for you. Good luck.
  SD