How Do I Stop My Dog’s Fur Matting And Tangling? He’s A Havanese With Beautiful Silky Fur Which Mats Easily.
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I have tried putting him in different coats to protect his own coat from water and mud and grass, but they actually cause as much matting as the elements do. Also collars mat and tangle his hair. Does anybody else have this problem with their Havanese? I’ve been told that their adult coat is easier to groom, but it takes 2 of us about half an hour a day (one to hold, one to brush) and he hates it, and he still gets mats of tangled fur around his neck where the collar goes. Is it just something we have to live with? I never bathe him before brushing him, but he loves to go for long walks in the forest, where he gets muddy and wet in our English weather. If anyone knows how to keep these wonderful dogs mat-free, I’d love to hear from you, and Darby will be eternally grateful too!
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You have to use a comb AFTER you brush him. And it has to be everyday. If you take the time everyday for at least 15 minutes and brush and comb him he will get use to it. DONT let him decide your through. Keep at it. I know alot of people give up because the dog “doesnt like it”. But you have to be in control, otherwise the dog will rule that house. Also try a rolled collar, that will help keep down the mats around his neck. Once a dog is matted and he gets into water (on your walks) the water is like a glue on the matts it actually tightens the matts. You may have to cut him down short and start all over again. Good Luck.
IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
What you MUST do is COMB-NOT brush!- DAILY!
All the way to the skin,ALL OVER!!!
You MUST***TRAIN*** it to accept the combing…& EVERYTHING ELSE you want to do to it!
It’s just a DOG & YOU are the human!
my mate has a lhasa apso and she had the same problem but as she use to show him she couldnt cut is short so she would tie it up in bunches.
hope this helps.
Try buying some detangler for a baby and use that in the rough spots…Conditioner helps especailly for cold climates while still in the bath..