How Do You Brush Matts Out Of Dog Hair?
The best way to brush mats out of dog’s hair is to prevent them forming in the first place. Mats will only get worse, so they must be removed. This advice will help you to untangle them. • If the dog with the hair matting problem is big, make him lie at your feet. Or you can sit on the floor with him lying over your lap.You may also lay him on a large surface, but that is your preferance. • If it is a small dog, put it in your lap and get it comfortable. (An extra pair of hands at this stage is very helpful, if you can get it.) Stroking at the same time as the combing is comforting for the dog. • Take a small area at a time, under and around the ears first, so that the worst area is sorted out. The dog may get fed up if combing takes too long. • You may have to remove only a few knots at a time, but if you comb gently, the dog might fall asleep. • Use a metal comb gently and slowly, teasing the knots out starting from the ends. Gradually comb into the bundle of hair, making sure to hol
