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  I also learned my lesson years ago.  I now brush my dogs every day.  Its usually at night when everyone just wants to veg in front of the TV.  I'll grab one dog at a time and just brush them while watching TV.  They love the lap time and then I give them a treat when they are done.  Years ago when mine got matted I took them to the groomers and they said that they would need to shave them down because combing it out would cause them pain.  I hated that!!! Never again.  |