[fadeddenim]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, I agree with this, although you got a lot of replies saying "go for it" I'm not sure how many have ever done this, from what i've read, it's very tricky even for a professional groomer. it depends how close the mat is to his skin. Grooming shouldn't cost $70.00, you should be able to find one much cheaper than that, and she might be able to give you some tips, so you could start doing it yourself.

yea, $70 is the cost to groom my yorkie here in Los Angeles. i go to this specific place that's been voted best groomer in Los Angeles. i don't trust any other place but this one.

he was matted so bad that i decided to just cut his hair. he did fine and didn't wiggle around. i guess all that training to have him sit still while i did his hair paid off. he just laid on my lap on his back while i snipped away at the matted hair.

his hair on his underside might be uneven, but his hair is so sparse in that area that you wouldn't be able to tell.

i will purchase one of those detangler products in the near future in case he gets matted again.

i sure learned my lesson. i will make sure he doesn't get matted that bad ever again. his hair looks so silky and sits nicely after he's been brushed and combed.

thanks everyone for your help and advice!