When Max was a pup, I held him on my lap and massaged him until he pretended to fall asleep. Then I slowly introduced the comb, switching back and forth between combing gently and petting.
We graduated to a counter top when we started going on big daily walks. He knew that he needed his topknot done before he could go outside.
Teddy didn't like being combed when he was younger and prone to tangling. I had to give him a chew treat to work on while I combed.
Make sure you are not pulling skin when combing. Always use one hand to hold the section of hair to prevent skin pulling.
Sometimes my guys will still get fussy and I have to coax them to stand still, telling them they cannot go out until they are combed.
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