I don't know anything specifically that you can do. I do agree with Jeanie though just keep working with him. Also her idea about giving him a special treat after grooming, something he only gets then is pretty good too. I knew a family whose dog loved baths because after each bath he would get a hotdog. He would practically knock you down to get in the tub if he heard bath. Maybe do the same thing after taking him to a groomer too, do something extra special so he would start associating the groomer with something really great.
Other than that I think its just about consistently brushing him until he gets used to it. Maybe also turn the clippers on and run the handle over his body, not actually cutting his hair, so he gets used to the sound and vibration as well. Oh and one thing that has helped us. Reagan hates us trimming her nails so we will put some peanut butter on something(usually a greenie). My husband will hold it while she licks it off and I will trim her nails, this usually gives me a little bit of time. Something like this might help until he realizes getting brushed isn't so bad. Maybe try brushing for short periods of time several times a day instead of just one long time once a day. I'm sure that eventually he will find that brushing is pretty good and learn to really like it. Good luck.
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