matted coats

[dogloverwoooo!]

Hi Everyone
Havn’t been on for a while been sooo busy, hope you are all well.

I have a question regarding a dog i went to groom last week. It was a cocker spaniel with some huge matts on its tummy and behind its front legs. I spent nearly 2 1/2 hours trying to remove them with combs and scissors but didnt manage to get rid of them all and i was getting concerned the dog was getting stressed out. I agreed with the owner i would come back and have another go and then finish his cut. I have not been grooming long and am just stuck on what to do to get rid of these matts  ???  :-\ any idea would be great.
Thanks  🙂

[Val]

Any qualified groomer would not make such an ordeal for the dog I would have clipped it all off given the owner a big bill and an earful.
So long since you were on the board I cannot remember if you are qualified or not if you are have you never used matt breakers?
Val

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Hi Everyone
Havn’t been on for a while been sooo busy, hope you are all well.

I have a question regarding a dog i went to groom last week. It was a cocker spaniel with some huge matts on its tummy and behind its front legs. I spent nearly 2 1/2 hours trying to remove them with combs and scissors but didnt manage to get rid of them all and i was getting concerned the dog was getting stressed out. I agreed with the owner i would come back and have another go and then finish his cut. I have not been grooming long and am just stuck on what to do to get rid of these matts  ???   :-\ any idea would be great.
Thanks  🙂
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[SuzAndTheDiva]

Yup agreed like i said earlier – find the number 10 blade !!

[Foxisle_crazy]

I see so many like this in my friends salon, the excuses can be endless and unbelievable.  The way i see it is if you let your dog get matted, you can’t complain when it has to be clipped!  Despite what some people expect, you aren’t a miracle worker  :agree:

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