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Joeysmom · 09-01-2008, 09:31 AM

I don't think you HAVE to shave them... the groomer probably can't afford to spend the time it takes to get them out gently. Phoebe gets mats, esp. if I don't groom her every few days. It's not that time consuming if you keep after them all the time. I have to use a comb, and I'm very gentle and slow about it so that it doesn't hurt her. I also started daily grooming when I got her at 13 weeks so she would be acclimated to the sensation. She's a dream girl.

Still...if I get behind on the mats, it will only take me a half hour or so to de-mat her without cutting her hair off! I find it frustrating that as expensive as grooming costs, they won't spend the time doing that to preserve the coat. Then again, maybe some groomers do.

Just my opinion..and your little boy is adorable even without hiscoat!

deb

09-01-2008, 09:31 AM	#15
Joeysmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 930	I don't think you HAVE to shave them... the groomer probably can't afford to spend the time it takes to get them out gently. Phoebe gets mats, esp. if I don't groom her every few days. It's not that time consuming if you keep after them all the time. I have to use a comb, and I'm very gentle and slow about it so that it doesn't hurt her. I also started daily grooming when I got her at 13 weeks so she would be acclimated to the sensation. She's a dream girl. Still...if I get behind on the mats, it will only take me a half hour or so to de-mat her without cutting her hair off! I find it frustrating that as expensive as grooming costs, they won't spend the time doing that to preserve the coat. Then again, maybe some groomers do. Just my opinion..and your little boy is adorable even without hiscoat! deb Last edited by Joeysmom; 09-01-2008 at 09:32 AM. Reason: wrong sex of the op's dog!