If you are like me, you have tried a lot of products that you think might work, really they “should” work, but in the end, they are just okay. I have a full write-up on these brushes that you can read in our article on how to prevent Goldendoodle matting, but I’m going to skip over the detail and just tell you the 3 brushes, de-matting combs, and rakes that you need to buy.

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Bathe your dog. Once you have removed as many of the mats and tangles you can, give your dog a bath. Be sure all the mats and tangles are gone before you wet your dog, as water will make a tangle worse and a mat tighter and harder to get out. Use Rosewater Shampoo to get your dog clean, and follow with Rosewater Conditioner to help ensure mats and tangles don’t develop as you are drying your dog. Thankfully, once I started using this DIY detangler spray, the need to cut out mats really decreased. Use It On Your Kids Too! In my opinion, this comb is completely optional. With this said, everybody, says you have to have one. My groomer, the breeder, all the message boards, but I have to admit, I never use the metal comb except with the DIY detangler spray I am about to tell you about! If you want to get one just to fit it, great. If not, don’t worry about it.If you find your long-coated dog has developed mats and tangles, start working on them now before the situation gets completely out of hand. 8 Steps to Untangle Matted Dog Hair Every now and then, a mat is just too big to get out without causing too much pain (have treats handy for rewards). In those rare cases, I simply cut it out.

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With the right dog grooming tools, products and procedures at your fingertips, you can keep mats and tangles at bay, even if your dog is prone to them. Your dog will be happier for the extra effort, and so will you.I came to this opinion after much, much trial and error. Keep reading for a full rundown of why this works, what else works, and, equally important, what DIY detangling recipes do NOT work. Suggestions From Our Breeder and Groomer While it did work to eventually loosen up the mats, Lexie, my Doodle, would cry out in pain as I diligently worked to remove all of the mats in her fur. For this reason, I simply had to find a better way to remove mats without causing pain for my Goldendoodle. It was horrible knowing that with each brush of the comb, I was causing pain, and no amount of Cowboy Magic was going to solve that problem. Removing mats and tangles can be difficult, especially if you have a dog who doesn’t like to stand still. Plus, sensitive dogs won’t appreciate you pulling on their coats, and may be unwilling to tolerate the procedure. Consider using treats to help your dog associate grooming sessions with something pleasant.