So, how do you get matted hair off a dog without cutting it? You use a wet
In this video, I will show you an example of how I painlessly remove matted fur from our Goldendoodle Lexie.
She does not like having the groomer
Here’s the how-to video for getting matted hair off of your dog without cutting it:
Want to know where you can buy these two brushes for removing matted fur? Keep reading and I will share with you where to get these brushes and more.
3 DOG BRUSHES YOU MUST OWN TO PREVENT MATTED DOG FUR!
Most often, professional groomers will suggest a metal combo like this one. Amazon link
From my experience, these dog combs work great in the hands of a professional, but as a DIYer at home, it caused my Doodle to cry out when I tried to remove several small mats.
Using the metal
As far as I am concerned, this
brush is hands down the bestbrush for painlessly removing matted fur that I have ever seen!
#1 DE-MATTING comb
As I said, this is hands down the best way to remove matted fur without making your dog cry in pain.
This is the de-matting
Lexie, my Goldendoodle, is a bit of a wimp when it comes to grooming. She will whine just at the idea something may hurt. Once I purchased this de-matting
My favorite way to use this de-matting
HOW DO I USE THIS DE-MATTING comb ?
There are several ways to use the de-matting
From my experience and as a dog owner who just wants something easy that works and does not cause a lot of pain for my dog, I have not had any issues using this de-matting
Here’s how I use this de-matting comb …
In the photo above I am actually brushing against the grain of her fur. Typically I run with the fur. This is especially true if I know she has mats that need attention.
Then, once I find a mat, I will lift up and then gently work the
If the mat is really bad, I will hold the mat with my fingers and put the blade of the
Something I will use scissors, but I have found that scissors often take out healthy fur when the de-matting
#2 A slicker brush
After you get done removing mats with the de-matting
Why? My Goldendoodle just doesn’t like it when I use a metal
This is why my next go-to
WHAT IS A slicker brush USED FOR?
A
By itself, a
I am not brand loyal to any particular
Okay, the de-matting
So what is the 3rd must have comb for preventing mats in a your dog’s fur?
#3 A WET brush
Do you know what a wet
My daughters kept asking for us to buy then a wet
SO WHAT DOES A WET brush DO?
It allows you to
While a wet
Wet
My daughters and my Goldendoodle all use this version. It’s so inexpensive on Amazon it just wasn’t worth shopping around. [Amazon Link]
CLOSING THOUGHTS ON PREVENTING MATTED FUR
Preventing matted fur on your Goldendoodle or other breed dog that mats easily can become a full-time job, but don’t stress about it too much.
With the use of these three brushes you should be able to address most if not all mats your pup gets in its fur.
If there are mats you cannot fix yourself, that is why there are professional groomers. Even with the tips and techniques, I share above, we still get our Goldendoodle groomed every five weeks or so.
Bonus Tip
Need a little extra help getting out deeply embedded mats in your dog’s hair? Check out our Recommended Gear section where I share my magic DIY tangle remover formula. I find this works better than Cowboy Magic, and it makes your dog smell amazing! [Link To Article Here]