[gracielove]

Do you have a metal comb like the ones pictured on toplinepet? A 6 or 7 inch comb (I prefer the 6" because of her small size) like one of those pictured is what you need to work on the mats with. A brush is more for use after the tangles are out.

Some people have had success using corn starch directly on the mat and then slowly picking through it with a metal comb.

Once you bathe him it is pretty much impossible to comb a bad mate out so you might want to try the cornstarch. Spraying the detangler directly onto the mat and working it in really well sometimes will do the trick. It just depends on how bad the mat is. If the mat is right on his skin it is really difficult, especially with a small puppy.

The wooden pin brushes are nice but won't really work on a mat like you are dealing with. Maybe you could get some help holding him while you work on the mat?

Cornstarch won't hurt you puppy.