One of my dogs, Théo, will get knots and tangles around his neck from time to time. His hair around that part of his body is just a bit different and will get knotted. I find coconut oil helps. He'll look oily for a couple days but I find it really helps to allow you to work out the knots. You can just work them out with your hand.
I've had terrible experiences with groomers. They continually take too much hair off my yorkies ears, one time cut the hair in front of their eyes, improperly do the top knot, shave too much hair off their bums, brush them bone dry and screw up their coat and turn them into a static ball, etc. I just one day bought a grooming table and an arm for it and started doing it myself cause even when I tell them what I want, they screw it up. I'd be worried if I were you. And you gotta keep up with it and get Max used to and become comfortable with brushing, being handled, clipping nails, brushing teeth, etc. With time and consistency, Max should get better with it and not bite the brush and do stuff like that. Brushing needs to be part of your daily routine.
I'd use the search function on here to read all about types of brushes to use, different products and sprays and stuff to use before brushing, etc. There's loads of information on here from lots of people with tons of experience and knowledge. But I'd give the coconut oil a try. It just loosens everything right up and allows you to easily work through knots and tangles. It's my secret weapon to use if I've been bad and haven't brushed Théo for a long time. |