Legs and armpit areas (including between back legs) tend to be more sensitive. I have to be really careful with Max when I comb those areas or he jumps.
Make sure you are holding the hair when you brush or comb to prevent tugging of the skin when the tool catches a tangle.
I start at the paw and work my way up the outside of the leg, holding the hair in one hand while brushing/combing with the other. I use a comb in the armpit area last.
To keep tangles to a minimum on my boys, these steps helped:
Good conditioner in the bath with a little extra for chest and legs (some of the tiny tangles work out naturally with conditioner)
Thorough combing after bath and dry (brush first, but then fine tooth comb to find all the tiny tangles)
Daily checks with comb especially in those problem areas
Frequent bathing -- clean hair is less likely to tangle than dirty hair. When I put off bath day, the tangles are more difficult.
If Daisy continues to resist brushing or tries to bite the brush, use a little massage to relax her and make the process more enjoyable. Also, try to reserve grooming time for when she isn't at her peak energy levels.
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