How to Comb Out Tangles and Matted Hair

Many people have asked us why their dog's coat is tangled or matted when they do brush them regularly. Therefore, we've decided to make a video demonstrating how to safely work out the tangles and matted hair in the coat. Special thanks to Lucy and Linus' mommy for giving us permission to use Lucy for this video (Linus is the one in the background making all the extra noise.)
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[@JunTheGroomer1]

It was my pleasure, and I'm so happy that you enjoyed this video!

[@vegascindy]

So awesome to see a Groomer actually removing and teaching other's how to remove matted hair properly....

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Cindy Simmons Thank you for the nice compliment! I really appreciate that :-)

[@kimberlyj7441]

So what's not proper?

[@kimberlyj7441]

I've seen a lot of tips and so not sure what is the right way! Also I feel like I am removing way more hair then I need to. But she's super matted from her harness and scratching behind her ears. I've been at this off and on all day! Again taking it slow!

[@ihateallyall]

@@kimberlyj7441 if they’re big and getting close to the skin best thing is to just shave them. keep her harness time limited, don’t leave it on around the house only when out. keep the hair underneath her ears short so it doesn’t continue to matt, brush and comb her coat 2x daily, never bathe her knotted or matted as they will get much worse.

[@Jmarkusic]

You are very gentle with the dog. That's good to see. Your voice is also calm which I'm sure helps keep the dog calm. Thank you for posting. I have a large dog that I have to brush out and he has a lot of tangles. Now I know how to do it without cutting them out.

[@Quamela]

I know all the canines must love comming to you as their groomer because you even calm me down just talking and watching you work. Native Flute music always adds to my much needed state of tranquility. Dang couple that with your voice and manner and I almost feel hypnotized into grooming my standard poodles. Fab choice of music..who is that so I can amazon dot com them for this dog house. Blessings Pam and Tony.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

***** Thank you so much for such kind words! You're so nice! I actually don't know who the artist is. I think it was from a CD I purchased at JoAnn's Fabric called ZEN. It had a picture of a lotus flower on the front and it was a green CD cover. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help with that. Thank you so much for the blessings - received, accepted and sending you our love and gratitude :-)

[@Quamela]

ok ZEN and Lotus Flowers along with color green works for me Fabric Stores may they live on forever. So again thanks. enough clues to Sherlock this puppy right up...I hope anyway P

[@kirisutegomen12]

@@JunTheGroomer1 I wish I had found a groomer like you before. My puppy was all matted and the groomer said they had to shave her hair instead of dematting her

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Sometimes shaving the coat down and starting fresh is the best option. It depends on several different factors. Obviously how matted the coat is matters, but also whether the dog will tolerate it or not is very important to consider. Unfortunately there's no one right answer for all situations. You have to take all things into consideration and do what is best for both you and your dog.

[@charlottehendricks9286]

I have a Maltese and your video really helped. I have a wiggle worm and she hates being calmed but I need the last tool the furminator, that's so much easier than I thought. Great tip about the under arm being shaved. It does pull and she's real sensitive. Great job.

[@lauragutierrez7084]

Thank you for showing us the tools to use and the gentle way of using them. Beyond glad I came across your channel! 🙂

[@statuescher]

Very nice to see a groomer with such a nice gentle and relaxes approach. Some good techniques explained. Thank you.

[@patriciacz8622]

Thank you. I just took my 1 year old Maltipoo to the groomer. She has been before but the virus issue caused us to be a few months late this time. She does have some matting. I have been brushing her and didn't realize how insufficient it was. I realized I need new grooming tools at home and decided I had better watch a video. This video was tremendously helpful. I hope to prevent her from ever having any knots again.

[@camilliabariring5609]

I never knew how to groom my dog. Hes a very anxious dog, but with this video I feel confident to groom my little boy. He needs it anyways. I appreciate the video! You earned a new sub!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Camillia Bariring Thank you so much for the comment! I'm so happy to have helped!

[@T3hN3wB]

Great video, you obviously not only love what you do but you seem to take pride in it

[@strawberrymilk1683]

omg. this is perfect! there is a youtube channel that just shaves EVERY dog she gets. myfavoritegroomer is so mean to the animals also. she is brought aggressive dogs, but my god, she stresses them out even more! poor dog was pooping and peeing itself bc she was so mean. but she said it's just the dog being nervous! thank you thank you for showing it is possible to groom mats without shaving, and how to be GENTLE!

[@nurainee688]

I dislike all of her videos cos she's mean to all the dogs. Not fit to be a groomer.

[@Kelli_D.]

I said about the same thing! I don't even know why I watch her videos It aggravates me to no end! I am not a groomer never claimed to be but in my life time I've owned many different breeds of dogs , some pure bred, some mixed mutts or as I called them "My Heinz 57's" I have groomed every single one on my own even as young as 9 years old, I've never shaved a dog. I brush, I comb, I de matt, I use scissors and cut what I need to, and to trim, my dogs enjoyed every minute of it. Only dog I ever owned that got any shaving, Was our mini Schnauzer and my dad did it, gave him the hair cut that is standard of the breed. my heart rate goes out of this world when I watch her video's it's pathetic how she not only treats the dogs, but half the pet parents, and her boyfriend! She treats him like he's a dog as well! and I want to cry every time I see her shave a double coated dog, the poor dog is now ruined for life , it'll not be able to properly regulate it's body heat, it'll over heat in the summer. I'm curious though as to how many dogs have died after being in her care, and she doesn't claim it's her fault. I'm sure she'd blame it on " Old age" " Health issues" or something else, but of course not her fault, but she comes off as a narcissistic person so I wouldn't expect any less out of her.

[@kirisutegomen12]

I know! Most "groomers" will just shave them instead of trying to dematt

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thank you for watching and the encouraging comment, John! Good luck with the brushing, and remember that it's not about how fast you can do it so just take your time, enjoy yourself, and remain in the moment. I like to focus on my breathing, making sure it is slow and deep and that I am breathing through my belly rather than my chest. The more relaxed you are, the more relaxed your dog will be.

[@catherinehermansen4376]

Bless you for being kind and gentle.

[@vfosbourn7453]

Just rescued a Poodle family a couple months ago (mom, dad & 3 little 3 wk. old puppy boys- mill dogs, deceased owner) & have never dealt with this breed before. Parents were filthy & matted beyond belief, so I took them to a prof groomer. They came back bleeding cuts shaved into faces & ears! Not doing that again & I love their sweet people-oriented personalities, so I thank you for this video & your obvious love & concern for the dog's comfort & emotional state. I want to learn to groom them myself & this was very encouraging. The others I've watched on toob treated the dogs like stuffed animals. :(

[@JunTheGroomer1]

V F Osbourn I know what you mean. When I first started grooming and watching videos on grooming, I felt the same way you did. But after working with so many dogs for so many years I understand how someone can get desensitized to how they handle the dogs. I'm not saying that it's right or that it is excusable behavior, only that I now understand how it could happen. It's easy to let the pressures of time and the demands of others overwhelm us and stress us out. We must constantly remind ourselves to breathe and remain calm. Self control is an art, and only through mastering the control of self can we produce beautiful art work. Thank you so much for the high compliment, and I really appreciate you watching!

[@virrrago]

Oh no! I had a similar situation happen with my poodle once. Now I always ask ahead of time if they have experience grooming poodles that way you weed out the folks that absolutely hate dealing with the breed.

[@suziq8649]

thats sounds awful. the best thing is do it your self.

[@marysgardenclub]

I'm in the same boat! I love this guy, I took our rescue to a groomer and he was so frightened they just did it as fast as possible and now he's even more afraid. This video made the grooming process bring back hope that my Charlie boy will be able to get threw a grooming if its calm like his way.

[@AlkaRavinderbishtdikaayu]

I'm a groomer having my grooming parlour at Indore in India ,we also focus on dematting for a clear and clean skin because we know that only clear coat can gives a healthy lifestyle to our pets.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Alka Ravinder bisht Wow! That's amazing! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! Healthy Skin = Healthy Coat :)

[@christinelou1]

This is the best explanation video ever! Thank u so much, as I have a "teddy bear and though I brush him daily, I did not realize I needed to get to the kins with a comb. Thank you

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+christinelou1 Thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy that this was helpful to you :-)

[@serena201288]

I have watched about half the videos you have posted so far because I just love your techniques, and understanding of our furry friends. I will be getting my first dog later on this year (maltese terrier) which I understand need daily brushing due to the hair coat rather then fur. So I really appreciate you explaining what is going on beyond the 'shedding' of the coat. And also how to handle a dog while grooming. Thank you so much for your videos...love from Australia :-)

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thank you so much for watching our videos and for the very encouraging comment!! We wish you all the best with your future furry friend! I love a quote from my mentor, Cesar Milan: "We don't always get the dog we want, but we always get the dog we need." Thank you so much, and please accept our love from Atlanta, GA!

[@suzijacobs5328]

lovely video and you were lucky to have such a beautiful dog , thank you

[@veramarx740]

Thank you so very much for your imput. I find your videos both enjoyable, and very informative. You take your time explaining on a level that a beginner can understand, and for us who have some experience, just assures us of what we were taught. I'll continue to sign on to your videos as long as you post them. Thank you again!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

vera Marx Wow, thank you so much for such a wonderful comment! I love meeting other groomers, and thank you so much for the encouragement and support! I really appreciate you taking the time to help lift my spirits :-) Namaste: I honor the light in you that is also in me.

[@amandahope1981]

I have to educate my clients ALL THE TIME about the comb vs the brush. Almost all of them never use a comb and then wonder why their dog is matted. I break up matts with my thinning shears and then work them out with my comb. I never use the rake or matt splitter, only my thinning shears.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+amandahope1981 I believe most clients think of a brush vs comb because us humans use a brush and not a comb. :) We've used thinning shears before also. The rake and matt splitter are other tools to help with tangles and matts.

[@barbryll8596]

amandahope1981 I’m glad to hear someone out there that educated people about proper coat maintenance. I had NO CLUE when I adopted a poodle rescue how important it is to brush and keep the coat mat free. I wasn’t aware how uncomfortable it could be for the dog. Now I’ve been schooled on proper brushing etc. My poodle is a breeze to groom and she’s just happier to be tangle free. Get out the brush people!! 🐩

[@westiegroomer]

Jun, I am a Professional groomer at an animal hospital. We see pets that have been groomed at home who have been injured with thinners and mat breakers. To me, these are tools for experienced professionals. It would be so easy to slice a pet with a mat splitter without even meaning to. I watched a groomer at a competition completely de-glove a Poodle ear with a mat splitter. It was a toy Poodle and the skin peeled completely off with the mat. These tools can be very dangerous. If more than a brush and comb are needed, it's time to get a professional groom and then begin again at home. In my respectful opinion, of course.

[@Karma-g7q]

Ohh that's true we just bought a brush and I see that my dog's matted hair didn't really get remove but it has a free mini comb that works well and got his matted hair to detangle. I'll try the thinning shears never really thought about that. Thank you!

[@marysgardenclub]

So very true!! We adopted a rescue peekapoo in Jan and it's the first dog I've had that has fur like this, and I was brushing him everyday, he gets his usual grooming but when he swims he gets so matted! I was wondering why the brush it wasnt helping like I thought it would. Thank you for this advice, It makes so much sense to use a comb now.

[@joycehahn01]

I really enjoyed this grooming video! Thank you! I love the relaxing music in the back ground ! I love your patience and calm voice ! I live in Middleburg,Fl. outside of Jacksonville. I wish that you were close to my area ! :)

[@JunTheGroomer1]

joycehahn01 Thank you so much for the compliment! It would be nice to be able to groom your dog for you :-)

[@elizziebooks]

I learned so much from this video! My family has a Pomeranian / Shih Tzu mix and he can get so matted/tangled. I definitely need to invest in some better combs.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Yes, I usually dilute some conditioner with water in a spray bottle and soak the matted area. Or there's a product called Quicker Slicker that is awesome for mats and tangles. Thank you for watching!!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I'm so glad you find the videos helpful!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thank you Lauren!!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Great advice Vic! Thank you for your feedback!

[@socrates112]

Awesome video. Thank you for making that.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

socrates112 It was my pleasure! Thank you so much for watching it! I'm so happy you found it helpful :-)

[@kristenkoepping812]

Thanks ... this was so helpful.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I’m so happy to hear that this video helped 💯🥰🙏🏼

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I don't think it has an actual name, but it's usually referred to as a "dematting tool". There are 2 kinds that I really like, one is like a "Freddy Kruger" type long knives and the other is like a bear claw. Sorry, I wish I had specific names for them, but they are under the de-matting tools categories. Some of the best carding tools are de-matting tools.

[@leehotspur9679]

Learnt something today, Thanks for That , Patience is A virtue Well done

[@yeysbaws]

Very professional! Thanks a lot dude!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+MLP.A-Len It's my pleasure! Thank you so much for the compliment!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying your compliment! LOL, jk ;-) Thank you so much for watching!

[@LadyPoet263]

Thank you so so much for all this information. Very thorough. My Bichon Teddy thanks you too.

[@MichaelJohnson-mh7mp]

Thank you Jun, for the advice on working out mats. I love your temperament, voice, and obvious love for the dog. She was a good dog, but your handling contributes to that.

[@jessicamagallanes2346]

what kind of brushes & combs (especially the comb) are you using?? I need to get this for my poodle/terrier. It makes me feel horrible that I leave her with matted hair.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Jessica Calderon Thank you so much for watching this video! We will be adding a list of tools used in this video in the description box in a little bit. Please check back later today. Thank you for your patience!

[@susanhaynes3001]

Jun The Groomer we got our comb that’s used in video at a Walmart $5 only Thank you for this video . It has helped us a lot !🐾

[@lisettecallis5329]

Im like you jennifer. My first poodle being spoilt, didnt care for brushing. they didnt matt too bad, bu my groomer was injured and my boys are 3 months over due.. im ordering everything i need to groom them myself if she cant, but be dillligent with brushing from now on. i bought selection of cheap shower brush, rubber tipped massge brush, brush fr curly hair 2 a rake that removes knots.. in addition to what i already have; steel comb and a few brushes.. I might use some oil as well. Gonna rub neem oil on the belly today, maybe a coconut oil..i hate the furminator so heavy..i was told to get a big one.. but your hand doesn't grow for a big pet.. better to have ssmall one and be gentle.. then use it on the cat..Maybe coconut spray?

[@lauriejkase3111]

@@lisettecallis5329 Cocoanut oil helps a lot. I wouldn't suggest using any essential oils because I know a lady who has a daughter that used essential oils to kill fleas and they killed both poodles. The poor daughter was devastated. I agree it's a great idea to purchase the necessary tools to dematt the dog and save money on groomers if you can. I have actually been grooming my miniature apricot poodle since he was 8 weeks old. He is 2 years old now so I've saved a shit load of cash. I had to put out a fair bit of money at the beginning to purchase the scissors, clippers and all the necessary stuff, but I have definitely saved a bundle.

[@lisettecallis5329]

@@lauriejkase3111 neem oil is not like essential oil. It kills fungus and fleas, mites etc. I have used essential oils to save my portidooldes life, but not for flea control. i am not sure what this person did and how she killed the dogs, or if that was something else she used with it. There is a lot of misinformation on terpenes, flea and worming medications; sometimes the stuff kills the bugs and that kills the patient! other coincidences with wrong things used and additives abound..blaming it on the nutrient; ie with iodine and b3 and other substances I do know about, i can see the flaws in the "scientifc papers" experiments written on them, becuase i know those substances and also have conducted studies in psychology, so know how to read them correctly. ne should treat the yard for fleas, with lyme or DE. One should clean the house with alcohol and essential oils, or just alcohol. Regularly and spray it everywhere when there are fleas! you could probably use ozone if you could ge tthe pets out for hours. one thing ive done is to apply flea meds, then rinse the little vials with a tiny bit of water, and tip it on the carpet edges, repeat a few times with each vial.

[@EntreDeuxChairs]

Thank you for this very informative video! It is just what I needed to know, especially about doing the comb out before the bath! I see this was done in 2012 so I hope you are still around. I too think the music was peaceful and most enjoyable!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

EntreDeuxChairs It's truly our pleasure and I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video - but even more thrilled that you found the information useful. We are still around, not at the location this video was filmed, but we're still going strong! Thank you so much!

[@mattiesful]

U are so kind to the dog, I wish you could groom my dogs. Any advice on how to get my dog to "like" (tolerate) brushing. She is so wiggly that I cannot keep up with hr. What a GOOD dog she is too! TY

[@mattiesful]

I'm going to try the table. They are getting matted :-(. TY

[@JunTheGroomer1]

mattiesful Thank you so much for watching this video! Did the brushing get any better?

[@fionacrawford2052]

try a big walk beforehand to burn off any excess energy, bring the dog with you😹 worked for me

[@llamalady]

I know this is a super old comment, but for our doggo we use treats to keep him in place (hes VERY food motivated), and also groom him in the kitchen where we can kinda maneuver him against the countertops... so he cant spin away from us, just try to be calm and get him used to the brushes and combs, our boy is adopted and was terribly matted and terrified of brushing, now he wags his tail when he sees the brush, he knows treats are comming ;) its about finding something that your dog loves and having groomtime associated with that thing! Goodluck :D

[@mandymurray4122]

Thank you for the tips I have a cavapoo who gets matted n I find regular brushing doesn’t help much

[@gagaga1027]

I use a detangler (a spray) for easy combing of matted hair

[@debbeddow7453]

I've been looking for the PROPER way to use a dematting rake.. and you are the FIRST to show the right way! Thank you!

[@Charlee152]

Thank you for this great video. I paid $120 last time I had her groomed because of all her mats. She likes to roll around on the cement and carpet. I bought a grooming table and sheers to start grooming her myself. Now if I can get her to stand still it would be so much easier.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Charlee152 I just uploaded the first 2 chapters of my book, the Art of Grooming, where I actually address how I keep a dog still on the table. I'm so happy that my videos are helpful to you, and I'm so eager to hear a great success story from you! It may not go so well the first few times. It took me some time to get over the nervousness and first-time jitters - I didn't want to hurt the dog by accident! Just keep the end goal that you really want to achieve in mind and keep working towards it. You will accomplish it, and it will be so rewarding for both you and your dog - I promise! :-)

[@brendabutler305]

Jun is a very good groomer. (very caring)

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Toni Downey We actually moved to Phoenix a couple of months ago :-) We're in Chandler, AZ and I work at a grooming salon called Fields of Fur Cage Free Grooming in Tempe - at Warner and McClintock. I'd love to groom your dogs - come check us out!

[@zerolabs]

By far the most thorough video on the topic I've yet come across. Thanks for sharing!

[@BABY68343]

Thank you so much for this video is amazing ❤️

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+CSMedia As often as necessary. If you are brushing and combing regularly, this will never have to be done. If you are not, this may need to be done every two weeks. Thank you so much for the question!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I ordered mine from Petedge.com, but I think you can get them just as cheap on Amazon.com. I'm so excited to hear that you will be grooming your Maltese yourself! Grooming is about trust, respect, and love - it is one of the best ways to strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

[@raa8504]

Iam adopting a poodle doggy.. I really thank you for this video ..

[@rbbxo]

+Rubal Bhatti goodluck, have 2 and its a pain

[@GZRGXR]

Best video I've seen. I wish you could do my dog, you seem to really enjoy your work and your voice is soothing to me it must be great for the dogs.

[@ninacromartie9694]

Very helpful. I have a miniature poodle with very similar hair and curl grade. I'm not a groomer but trying to get into it for my dogs sake, she's young and really hates to be groomed. I'll be looking into buying some of those tools I think they'll help a lot. Keep the videos coming!

[@PurposelyHandmade]

Thank you for this video, so helpful in grooming my ShiPoo!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

1MsNia You're very welcome! Always a pleasure to help a fellow groomer out :-)

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Anything I can do you can do better! Thanks for watching, David T!

[@dlscowboys99]

Thank you for sharing. I used to pull to get my schnauzer's tangles out.....but no more.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

It's my pleasure as well as a privilege! I'm so happy you found this video helpful, Edward Lambert! I appreciate the comment!

[@jennbaby1309]

what if the place i work at doesnt let me take my time and patience. i cant take too long, how do i do it faster but still do it right?

[@westiegroomer]

I would look for another location. I am 100% serious. There are place s that care more about safety than numbers. Have you tried grooming at an animal clinic? I have groomed at salons and for Vets and I enjoy the Vet setting so much more. Good luck!

[@westiegroomer]

This is what Jun the Groomer posted to another person that commented. "We're in Chandler, AZ and I work at a grooming salon called Fields of Fur Cage Free Grooming in Tempe - at Warner and McClintock. I'd love to groom your dogs - come "

[@laurenpollard9890]

great video

[@JunTheGroomer1]

The bath and blow-drying is the most important part when grooming a poodle. Without a solid foundation it doesn't matter how pretty you make the house. It won't stand the test of time. Good luck, and I hope you continue grooming!

[@rondalynette3525]

thank you so much very informative. I have a wheaten terrier and a rat terrier poodle with the same or very similar coats you demonstrated, very helpful. Just bought a de matting comb from amazon, I hope it works good.save some trips to the groomer. I am sure you don't want to hear that, but it does get very spendy. Thanks again

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Noni Vegas Thank you so much for watching this video! No hard feelings here! We made this video in hopes to help owners maintain their pets coat in between grooms. Not only will the brushing & combing help with matts, more importantly, you're building a trusting, loving bond with them.

[@EntreDeuxChairs]

Glad you are still around! I had to have a groomer do the clip job as my doggie had too many tangles....but now I know the importance of brushing regularly. Thanks again!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

EntreDeuxChairs You are very welcome, and thank you so much for the encouragement!

[@Kelli_D.]

That was refreshing to watch, instead of just hearing " its matted and I'm not dealing with it, I'm shaving it down" no matter what type of dog it is including double coated. The last thing you used I have one but mine is called a Fur Genie - got it off amazon, It came with 3 different sizes of "combs" I use it on my Pit Bull every day he loves that thing! he also sheds non stop. But when I got it it was mainly for one of my cats who's a medium hair cat and I dislike the slicker brushes even on dogs. And I was doggy sitting my sister in laws Golden Retriever a lot and she only used a slicker brush on her :( She was gone for a week, and came back to " A whole new dog" nicely brushed out with my Fur Genie, and a comb (A human comb it's all I had lol) had a bath and was looking adorable :)

[@icymellow]

I'm a little late to the party but I want to thank you sooooo much for this series of videos. Changed my life for my new Havachon and me!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@DevonFarmRescue]

You do such a nice job and are so calm with the dog and love the calming music - loved your tips ;) Thanks

[@bethdrakes7947]

Thank you for this video. I have started to groom my cockapoo myself because he kept biting the groomer. I felt bad for her but more bad for my dog because he is sensitive about his feet and hind quarters. I may not be perfect but he doesn't get hurt by me!! and saves the groomers from getting bit.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Beth Drakes Thank you so much for watching this video! Don't worry about giving him a perfect haircut :) The most important thing you're doing is building a trusting bond with him so every time you groom him, the groom will become easier and easier. Practice makes Improvements! :)

[@AmbiCahira]

Love the background music as well! And nice to know I'm doing it right. :)

[@michellewelch6013]

Many thanks for the tutorial! after watching it over and over, I finally combed and clipped my dog today. She was super patient with me, and even though I am not a pro at clipping, my dog doesn't get perfumed or stressed out like she gets at the groomer. Im very happy with having learned to groom my sweet little silver pup at home. Your encouraging attitude and clear instruction were so helpful, thank you!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Michelle Welch Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you watching our videos! Practice makes improvements and I'm sure she's enjoying her grooming sessions with you! :)

[@gildarenteria6220]

Hi, thanks for the videos. Could you make one on how to groom a Sheepdog-Terrier mix? please and thank you.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Gilda Renteria Thank you so much for watching this video! When I come across a Sheepdog-Terrier mix, I will make a video for you. :)

[@karlyjohnson7744]

I wish I could take my dog to you!

[@lilyblaine4873]

Cam I use this technique with my F1 cockapoo puppy? Great vid!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Lily Blaine Of course! Happy Grooming! Thanks for watching!

[@ary8890]

What if I don't have any of the tools and I only have the colmb?

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Arilertzy Gaeta Thank you so much for watching our video! You don't have to have any other tool. As long as you keep combing on a regular basis, you should be good. :)

[@BaktaBak3]

And ....time cost $$ ...........so brushing your pet daily is key if you don't want your pet shaved. IMO

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I honor your opinion 🙏

[@seasons0123]

Thank you!

[@clairebeech8585]

Such a helpful video I have a bichon frise and a Maltese. With the rake tool u use to cut through the matts would that cut the dogs skin if u got too close to their skin?

[@lisabets7763]

Thank you

[@seulkykrystalkang8607]

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[@JunTheGroomer1]

Krystal Seulky Kang. 우리 비디오를 시청 해 주셔서 감사합니다!

[@catleko4521]

Easy to understand the how and why. Most straight forward video I saw pertaining to this

[@msppto5935]

It sounds like a high end spa in there!! Love it! Great video! I don't groom our bichon poodle mix but this was good to watch for my kids about getting out tangles. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Tan Nole It's my pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@karaiverson5458]

I have a miniature schnauzer. He has a skirt that got VERY matted. I keep trying to comb him but it causes him too much pain and he will not stay still. I was wondering how I can get him to keep still and not cause him pain. Any tips?

[@MattedHairDoctors]

Great video, have you tried the Take Down matted pet hair remover cream. they have a cream for cats, dogs and even horses. It works so much faster ,easier and safer on deep matts/tangles. They sell it on the hairdetanglerschool.com website

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thanks for watching!

[@ducatirose]

great vid and tips as always, i would love any tips on how to groom the face of a nervous dog even when sedated for grooming that's when i have most problems as cant have the muzzle on and fear for her safety as she tries to bite the clippers or scissors - so far managed to do it with a lot of patience and been bitten a lot! would appreciate anything that you could suggest that is less stressful for her (and me!) would be fab xx

[@JunTheGroomer1]

ducatirose Thank you so much for the high compliments! I really appreciate it :-) I always tell people that what we are doing is conveying our intention to help and love the dog through our thoughts and feelings so that it can radiate out through our touch. It's a feeling and it is very difficult to describe a feeling. You must feel it to know it, and once you do you can explain it to others perfectly but they still will not truly understand until they feel it for themselves. Our thoughts help create the necessary feelings so that the dog can feel the energy, and dogs respond to our energy rather than our words and actions. I try to keep my thoughts focused on my intention to help the dog and love the dog - "I intend to help you, and I love you." This keeps my mind focused on postive thoughts and feelings. "I don't want to hurt you" or "Please don't bite me" are not recommended because the focus is on "hurt" or "bite", and that will create tension and negative feelings. Controlling our thoughts and feelings is the key. If you haven't already seen my other videos, I'm going to give you a few links to videos that may help. Thank you again for such a great question that I believe is one of the biggest challenges that dog groomers face. I appreciate you!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

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[@MonicaWilddaylilies]

Great video and really love the music. What is the name of it?

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I'm not sure, I think I just had something playing from KZbin in the background. Sorry about that :-( But thank you so much for watching!

[@zm.9558]

A strong suggestion on how you are removing the matted hair. Ask your friends who have long hair, you ALWAYS start at the bottom and work your way up, and don't yank so hard. More time and more patience please!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Great tip!

[@ElaineAZGal]

Thank you so much. I love your video. You care for the animals and are very gentle and calming. My miniature poodle went on vacation with us and jumped in the water every day. 10 days later she came home so matted that I am afraid to try to groom her. I tried cutting in to the mats with scissors. I used cream rinse and it helped but didn't do the trick. I am inclined to give her a scissor cut???? What do you suggest.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Maria Hinojosa Sounds like it's time to remove the coat and start all over. Since we're coming into the fall season (depending on where you live), it's actually a better time to shave than it would be in the summer. I don't like to shave a coat off, but when the entire coat is matted to the skin we must consider the dog's physical and emotional wellbeing. I wouldn't try to scissor cut a matted coat, personally. But it all depends on how much time and effort you are willing to put into it. I've worked on matted dogs for over 12 hours on several occasions, and I learned that I will never put myself or the dog through that ever again.

[@maggiehansa3729]

Thanks so much for your videos! I have a 16-1/2 year old Bichon. She has matts and some skin eruptions on her back, but desperately needs to be groomed. I watched your "dog I couldn't groom" video - she's just about his size. The last time I took her to the groomer, who's very good, it was just too much for the dog. She "screamed" most of the time and was completely stressed. She's also blind, which may be increasing her nervousness in unfamiliar surroundings. I need to learn to overcome my own nervousness and fear of hurting her and be more confident in handling her when she tries to pull away. I don't have a set up with the leash overhead - would it really help to make up something like that? Do you have / or would you consider making a video for nervous newbies like me on holding techniques, especially for managing an unhappy older dog (not biting, just very squirmy). Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us. Your love and patience really show!!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Yes, the video called "Our First Rescue Day" would address handling an old, nervous dog. It is a good idea to have a safety loop overhead to provide stability and control. It seems like a "mean" thing to do until they drop to the floor and land wrong. The best advice I can give is to first get into a calm and relaxed state of mind. Breathe slow and visualize positive results. Then when you approach your dog, do it with complete confidence that everything is going to happen exactly how you want it to happen. This is the most important part of grooming - not the washing or clipping. The washing and clipping takes care of itself once you have confidence in yourself. You are capable of so much more than you give yourself credit for, and the idea to try grooming your dog only came to you because you are capable of making it happen. Thank you so much for your encouraging comments, and I really appreciate you watching our videos!

[@ZaneyGuy]

Great video and so very helpful. Thank you!!

[@roula5656]

THANK YOU for this extremely informative tutorial! And a new "rake" tool I just had a follow up question..my poodle is a strong little guy but he's only 4 pounds and I'm assuming that his size has something to do with the amount of sensitivity he has when we brush out his knots. We came back from a long vacation and my baby is fully matted :( It has happened before but I'm terrified of bringing him to the groomers for a full body shave. We're very delicately, one day at a time, brushing him out but our biggest obstacle is his underarms, belly and butt (he's not neutered so it's a sensitive spot for his man parts) so I was wondering if you had any tips on how to calm him down so I can get to those spots or should I just cut/shave (we used to do his haircuts ourselves but we're definitely not experts) underneath his arms and his belly? His top hair is about 3 inches long at this point but his belly is ALL knots. If you're able to help, thanks so much! If not, still a great video :)

[@xmikex902x]

Roula How did your situation work out? I also have a 4lb toy poodle, hair sounds about the same length. She's not matted too badly, but there still are some problem areas. She was just spayed, so the cone on her neck is matting her up. Also, I found an extremely sensitive spot just under/behind her ear. We can barely touch it without her freaking out, I feel so bad about it. Thinking about a detangler before coming, since she is so jumpy to the touch on these spots.

[@roula5656]

It wasnt too bad! I had a few groomers tell me how difficult it is and sort of give me a "you can't handle it" attitude but we still did it. I love my baby so much and wouldn't do anything intense and honestly he hates grooming regardless of the method. We did section by section and it DOES take alot of patience- you want to be as gentle as possible.

[@roula5656]

(2) We started off with a brushing (love the li'l pals XS brush) to loosen some hairs, then went in with a dematting brush (see Safari de-matting), scooped up the detached knots with another type of dematter afterwards (Dogwidgets dematting comb brush is an example), brush again and finally went in with a fine tooth comb to GENTLY brush out the leftover knots. Like I said, the key was maintaining my gentle hand and also, very important, cutting out the knots that I knew were too big to comb out. Of course, I definitely tried NOT to just cut all his knots out because I was trying to keep his hair so I would try to 'comb' it out with the steps I listed above and break it down to the smallest size before cutting or at least comb it out as far away from his skin as possible. Brushing with a standard brush over and over and in between and of course and finished it with a haircut (which by the way we've done for the past year and bf knows how to cut hair so we know how to work it over him). GOOD LUCK! This video was the best! We couldnt have done it without him!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

You are so welcome! I'm sorry for the late response, I had no idea there were comments on this video! I hope you continue to support our channel!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Thank you so much for the comment and for watching this video, Juanette Appleton!

[@ice9594]

Thanks for the tips. However, you don't show or discuss extreme mats that cannot be removed with regular or special combing tools. These mats can be removed using scizzors. However, if the mat is close to the skin, use grooming clippers.

[@hobiemb1978]

the cut is called a teddy bear are dog is a poodle and he got teddy bear clip he is so cute

[@lisabets7763]

This is THE BEST GROOMER EVER Thank you for showing people that there is away other than believing these grooming businesses who say shaving is the only way !!!

[@Jomahh]

I think the dog likes the music ~ it's a banger

[@lorrainewhitford6780]

Thank you Jun! Great informative video.

[@CEOOWNERBossLady]

Thank you so much for the help here! I have a Pomeranian and a Shih Tzu. They're both really expensive to take to the groomers. However, this video helps a lot with at home care for us until we take them to the groomers. Thanks again. :-)

[@420hansol]

where can i buy that comb you are using? what are they called?

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+Follower Z Thank you so much for watching this video! We apologize for responding back so late. We will have the tools listed in the description box tonight so you'll be able to click on the links tomorrow. Thank you for your support!

[@westiegroomer]

Amazon has an Andis 7 1/2 inch metal com for $5.99 . Im a professional Groomer and have had mine for years.

[@vinoth873132957]

Wow mate. Thanks for the upload. Great job.

[@JunTheGroomer1]

+VinoNCL Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this video :-)

[@michelelattanzio7314]

How do you get the dogs to sit so quietly? You obviously have a calming affect.

[@CarlyWaarly]

How often does this need doing?

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Awesome! Keep up the great grooming!

[@theresamatthewsone]

I love the way that you showed how to get the tangles out, I have the same dog you worked with on your video, only thing is that my dog Buttons cry and wine every time I come close to just brushing her anywhere, I seen the different tools you used I was wondering if you have any tips on how to get my dog to relax better

[@speedyhoward7577]

+theresa matthews Our vet suggested Benadryl but my family overruled me. Sarah looks (and feels, I know) miserable. She's a 14 year old collie that has never been groomed properly. I've got all of the tools, but I'm curious as to how I can get her to relax.

[@chrisgarcia8958]

Wish I would have found this sooner! I have a Goldendoodle and her coat is so tricky. She needs a thorough brushing EVERY day or else she will get very matted and have to get shaven. I’ve asked groomers for help and they’ve all had different suggestions but I honestly think this is gonna help!! Thanks again!

[@janetlefley218]

Hello, thanks for a great video! Do you have a link to the less expensive furminator tool, and the other tool that has longer blades to get out mats? what are they called?

[@JunTheGroomer1]

No, sorry

[@kimberlyj7441]

Thank you so much for your video! And the reminder to be patient! My cockapoo Sadie Bell is really easy going and let's me do anything but man with this ”lock down” and no groomer I am having fun bonding with her and learning how to groom! We will see how I do!