OMG I'm horrified!

[Amazing Yorkies]

She looks younger, and when the adult coat starts coming in, they can tend to tangle right at the skin. It can be nasty if you don't keep it brushed. Be sure to get down deep when you brush, not just the top layer. I also like the Madan Brush.

[richards6402]

Originally Posted by Kilton

Thanks I will try that, I think I was picking the wrong times to try o brush her, I need to wait until he's more relaxed. How many times a day should she be brushed?

I brush mine twice a day (morning and night) but they love to be brushed. Start out just getting her used to being brushed and go from there on how many times a day she should be brushed. I suggest working up to once a day but depends on what your schedule is and what she will tolerate.

[dawn27]

Great advise !

Originally Posted by richards6402

I started my puppy out just brushing a little bit every night and kept at it. Don't give up and be patient. Try to do it when you are watching TV or find another time when you are relaxed.

I also did this getting her used to the clippers. At first I didn't have a clippers so I used my Sonic toothbrush (not the brush part, only the handle) and kept running over her body and head until she got used to the sound and vibration. Eventually I found a small, cheap Wahl clippers and did the same thing to her. Now she usually doesn't flinch at the groomers and is more relaxed.

Just be consistent and keep brushing. I know trying to brush a squirming puppy is hard but keep in mind it's for the puppy's own good.

I know you can do it.

I would suggest getting a spray bottle with water and some conditioner in it. Spray the tangles before attempting to brush or detangling them. The conditioner helps them break apart and more manageable. Plus it is much easier if you have the right tools. I have included the tools that I use to groom my four Yorkies and how each of them should/can be used.

Link: Grooming - Dawn's Yorkies

Plus, if your groom says that shaving your pup is the only option than you need another groomer!!

[JANICE C]

My Chloe hates to be brushed fights me all the time and I use the Maden Brush. I mostly use a metal comb. You can find them at any pet store. I also have the smaller Maden comb which is a small metal comb. The maden one to do her face and legs. I also use a grooming spray wetting my Chloe down before combing her. I'm sure you could can also find a detangling spray at a pet store. I would try the detangling spray combing and brushing her before shaving her down.

[JANICE C]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Great advise !



I would suggest getting a spray bottle with water and some conditioner in it. Spray the tangles before attempting to brush or detangling them. The conditioner helps them break apart and more manageable. Plus it is much easier if you have the right tools. I have included the tools that I use to groom my four Yorkies and how each of them should/can be used.

Link: Grooming - Dawn's Yorkies

Plus, if your groom says that shaving your pup is the only option than you need another groomer!!

Great Advice from Dawn. I posted before I saw her post.

[Kilton]

Thank you, thank you all for the great advice! I love this site, I don't know hat I would do without it! . I am going to try finding a good comb and spraying her down with conditioner or a detangling spray before shaving her! Unfortunately, I live in the willy whacks and don't have a huge choice of groomers I think I may try petsmart after I try the good advice. Thanks again

[Amazing Yorkies]

There is also spray conditioner that you can use to help make the job easier. I also use a heavy conditioner after a bath at that age.

[Kilton]

The groomer also told me not to bathe her before bringing her back to be shaved in 2 weeks. Should I bathe her and use a conditioner or do it while her fir is dry?

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Great advise !



I would suggest getting a spray bottle with water and some conditioner in it. Spray the tangles before attempting to brush or detangling them. The conditioner helps them break apart and more manageable. Plus it is much easier if you have the right tools. I have included the tools that I use to groom my four Yorkies and how each of them should/can be used.

Link: Grooming - Dawn's Yorkies

Plus, if your groom says that shaving your pup is the only option than you need another groomer!!

Good Info!

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Kilton

The groomer also told me not to bathe her before bringing her back to be shaved in 2 weeks. Should I bathe her and use a conditioner or do it while her fir is dry?

If you get the mats out, she won't need shaved. Click on Dawn's link it is very informative!

[lisaly]

I love the Madan brush from Jenny at toplinepet.com, but I also love a wooden pin brush. Maximo sells them, and its very massaging to brush with it. I think both brushes are important, and I also love the mustache comb that Jenny sells. I have read here that cornstarch can break apart mats, but I haven't tried it. Good luck with your baby.

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[Kilton]

I did read the link it was very helpful! I will order the special brushes for sure, but in the mean time what can I get at the pet store to start with while waiting for the good ones to come?

[mimimomo]

Originally Posted by Kilton

I did read the link it was very helpful! I will order the special brushes for sure, but in the mean time what can I get at the pet store to start with while waiting for the good ones to come?

If you order the Madan brush from me today by 3pm PST, I can get it out to you today & you'll have it by Tues @ the latest. Don't waste your money on pet store brushes. Combs are ok, as long as it has fine & wide sides. The fine side is important as it will catch all tangles.

One thing w/groomers that work for someone, they don't have 2+ hrs to take tangles off a puppy. It's just not done. Why work on 1 pup when in those 2 hrs, you can get 3-4 pets done, esp if you're a paid employee. You might have more luck w/an independent groomer that has her own shop (preferably not on the weekends bc that's the busiest time). It will cost more to have your pup dematted, but might not need to be shaved. When I was working for Aussie as a mobile groomer, I had approx 15-20mins to drive to the customer & 20-30mins to groom them, then onto my next customer the other side of LA...no time for dematting (unless it was requested ahead of time, even then, my boss only gave me an x-tra 30 mins loll).

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Kilton

Good idea, I think I will look for someone else. Has anyone had good luck with Petco or Petsmart? I have tried doing it a little at a time and I think I need to get a better brush/comb and have someone hold her. Idk I just think shaving her is a little extreme!

I have heard horror stories and read about dogs dying and getting lost at Petco and Petsmart groomers....not just a couple of stories but an above average number of accidnets for my acceptance...I never recommend them to my buyers...if you do go with them, I would strongly suggest you stay there and watch them in action....
Puppies have that fuzzy undercoat of puppy fur and it can easily get matted right down next to their skin, underneat their dark coat that you are probably brushing when you do brush her....you are not getting down thru that long coat to the fuzzy hair next to the skin....that is why she is saying your baby is matted....and boy does it mat! And if that is indeed the case, you are going to have to shave it down to get thru it...and your baby will not look the same to you....if she is a true black, which a lot of cotton coated dogs are, she will be black when you shave all that hair down.....her skin will be dark under that coat...separate the hair down to her skin....her skin will be dark, not a pinkish white....

[Kilton]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

If you order the Madan brush from me today by 3pm PST, I can get it out to you today & you'll have it by Tues @ the latest. Don't waste your money on pet store brushes. Combs are ok, as long as it has fine & wide sides. The fine side is important as it will catch all tangles.

One thing w/groomers that work for someone, they don't have 2+ hrs to take tangles off a puppy. It's just not done. Why work on 1 pup when in those 2 hrs, you can get 3-4 pets done, esp if you're a paid employee. You might have more luck w/an independent groomer that has her own shop (preferably not on the weekends bc that's the busiest time). It will cost more to have your pup dematted, but might not need to be shaved. When I was working for Aussie as a mobile groomer, I had approx 15-20mins to drive to the customer & 20-30mins to groom them, then onto my next customer the other side of LA...no time for dematting (unless it was requested ahead of time, even then, my boss only gave me an x-tra 30 mins loll).

Just ordered a brush from you, thank you. I will try anything before having her shaved