I just did Chico's hair cut or let's say balding. He is 4 monhs and not had his rabies yet so a groomer was not an option yet. MY goodness was it an experience! I useally bathe him every Saturday but since we just moved I ignored that weekly bathing for about 2 weeks and in that time he became very matted everywhere! I was able to brush out 80% of it within 2 baths but some were just impossible so I just scissor trimmed him everywhere! It kinda looks like a puppy cut if I took him to the groomers. I left his entire face alone so he is a little wierd looking right now but still soo cute! BUT I'm with you on taking him to the groomers next time! LOL