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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  Shellie, thank you for your kind words. Yes, the three babies keep me busy, I also have a 7 month old show prospect from Anna Stringer, Lacie, and Lollie (the pups mommy).
BioSilk is a human hair product that I get from Wally World  . Other products will do - Chris Christensen's Ice on Ice Leave In Conditioner, Mane & Tail Conditioner, and if the nit is really bad you can use a touch of WD-40, but wash it out as soon as you get the tangle out. Slicker Brushes for Pet Grooming, Show Dogs & Cats
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Mini Natural Black Bristle Brush - MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BRUSH! Fits my small hands perfectly and feels sssssooooo nice. And to answer what you are thinking I try out all of the brushes I use on my furkids on my hair first so I know how much pressure to use |
OMG! Good to know! And I was going to suggest Duct Tape to keep him on the table! Lol! (JK- absolutely just kidding)
Also with the WD 40, try to get it only on the hair (spray on your fingers then apply to the hair), and I wouldn't do more than a couple small spots at any one time, and quickly into the bath, or at least spot wash with regular Dawn dishwashing liquid and rinse well.
Seriously though, for non-bath days, you can also work some cornstarch (some baby powder is made exclusively with CS, some are talc which is not recommended) into the tangle, then tease it out.
And for static, a quick wipe over with a dryer sheet does the trick.
I have all older dogs, and as I got them as adults, we've gone through some trust issues. If I snag a knot, they have tried to bite me... they are all better about it now, especially if I apologize profusely. So not pulling the hair is key.