28/05/2024
Do you have a long-haired dog such as a Doodle, Golden, Wheaton, Poodle, or Maltese? Do you want to learn tips & tricks on how to comb & brush them easier so that they don’t get matted as easily?
I recommend a good quality slicker brush, this allows for less pressure to get through the coat but the pins will reach to the skin. After using a technique called “line brushing” and covering an area for instance, one leg. Go back through with your metal comb. This will check your work and see if you can easily run a comb from the skin out. If the comb does not go through the coat easily, then work through with the comb or grab your slicker and go back to your line brushing. We also recommend HIGH-VALUE reward treats that you offer your pet while you are brushing. Keep it to a short session at first, especially with puppies and tell them how good they are being!
This image illustrates the most important areas to brush to avoid matting. If you’d like to keep your pups hair long it’s important to stick to a 4-8 week grooming schedule.