the best brush that i found for my dog was a cat brush. i took him to petco, and tried every brush in the isle (i'm not sure if you are allowed to do that :oops: ) and then decided that the brush i have for my cat is still the best for my dog.
if your dog is short haired, probably some rubbery glove-like. you put it on, and stroke your dog. the hair gets stuck to the glove. that easy