Divide and conquer, I try as much as possible to break any knot up first by hand if possible, then working with brush/comb and possibly some small scissors at small sections until the knot/tangle is clear. Some knots/mats are impossible and require cutting out. If the ordeal is painful for the pup it can turn them off to brushing. Alot is dependent on how well the dog tolerates working on him or her.
As others mention keeping a short coat really helps. If you want to keep the coat long it may require that you just have to get in the routine of brushing/combing on a daily basis or there abouts. |