Liz Jenn, you are just full of wonderful surprises! This video discussing the coat of a Coton de Tulear is new to me from you. You are spreading your lovely, educational wings & providing information to your expanding audience. You show us how you groom; your work is so excellent! You provided specifics about caring for this particular breed's coat & I know the Coton de Tulear owners out there really appreciate you, as do I. I just can't say enough how fabulous an addition you have become on RUclips! And, you specialize in dogs under 20 pounds, which includes my favorite breed, the Shih Tzu. I have accepted that I am not the best when it comes to writing Comments, but I am truly a fan. I am not a groomer, nor do I currently have a dog, but you have brightened my days just by watching you do what you love! And, you do it with such skill, compassion & nurturing. Thank you, Liz, for sharing all the things you love about these dogs. Just know that your gifts help dogs naturally, but you also help people like me! Some days my depression has me feeling very low, but then, I watch you & I feel at least some better. Liz, you are a beautiful gift in so many ways & I just want to say [again] "Thank You!" Sorry I got so carried away; I was only supposed to be talking about this precious Coton de Tulear. I just felt like I needed you to know that you not only do a great service in how you groom dogs, but you also help those of us watching in more ways than you even realize & I see you as a blessing! 😊❤❤❤❤
Hi! I'd recommend a grood slicker brush as it really helps get rid of knots. There are many great brands out there.. Wahl is a good company! There are softer or harder brush pins to choose from. If mats are your problem, I would go for harder pins. As for mat removers, I like to use dematting combs, and there are many out there. I like the longer blades.. Just be sure to use it it a sawing motion and not just pulling. You can get these tools at your local pet shop or on Amazon!
What is your preference for de matting tools? My Coton has large mats on his body and feet. I have the Safari Demat comb which has large sharp tines that can break up some larger mats but then left with the smaller ones to deal with...I suppose a slicker might pull these out. Will I win if I try to brush them out or, is it a no win situation and probably requires shaving? I was going to buy a Les Poochs Matt Zapper, don't know if you are aware of this product. Another dog groomer said not to use it, because it would pull too much on the dogs coat. Yet another groomer said he loved it and demo'd it on a dog with somewhat similar hair...the other option is a good slicker brush...I tried the Chris Christensen Big G quite a while ago when the dog was in the puppy stage but it seemed to hard to pull through his hair then. I have a slicker but I think now that the pins are too short....My Coton is now he is 1.5 years old.
I would first use a dematting comb.. being sure to use a "sawing movement" and not just pulling. Just be sure to hold the base of the hair right at the skin and root so that the dog is comfortable .. Then I would proceed with a good hard pin slicker brush, again, holding the hair at the base where the root and skin are. You may have to alternate from the demat comb to the brush a few times. Then check your work with a good metal comb to be sure the mat is out. I would advise that if the dog has way too many matts and that they are very close to the skin.. Maybe shaving them out would be most comfortable for your pup. Avoiding the mats is a must. And to avoid this is to be sure if your dog gets wet, to never let the pup dry on his/her own. The pup will need to be dried with a dryer and brushed out. There are many other reasons for mats .. Anyhow, there is friction on the pup, mats may occur. I hope this helps a bit!
Liz Jenn, you are just full of wonderful surprises! This video discussing the coat of a Coton de Tulear is new to me from you. You are spreading your lovely, educational wings & providing information to your expanding audience. You show us how you groom; your work is so excellent! You provided specifics about caring for this particular breed's coat & I know the Coton de Tulear owners out there really appreciate you, as do I. I just can't say enough how fabulous an addition you have become on RUclips! And, you specialize in dogs under 20 pounds, which includes my favorite breed, the Shih Tzu. I have accepted that I am not the best when it comes to writing Comments, but I am truly a fan. I am not a groomer, nor do I currently have a dog, but you have brightened my days just by watching you do what you love! And, you do it with such skill, compassion & nurturing. Thank you, Liz, for sharing all the things you love about these dogs. Just know that your gifts help dogs naturally, but you also help people like me! Some days my depression has me feeling very low, but then, I watch you & I feel at least some better. Liz, you are a beautiful gift in so many ways & I just want to say [again] "Thank You!"
Sorry I got so carried away; I was only supposed to be talking about this precious Coton de Tulear. I just felt like I needed you to know that you not only do a great service in how you groom dogs, but you also help those of us watching in more ways than you even realize & I see you as a blessing! 😊❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad I brightened your day, Shelly. Thanks again for your kind comment! 🙂 🐶 🐾 ✨️
can you recommend brush and mat remover plesse?
Hi! I'd recommend a grood slicker brush as it really helps get rid of knots. There are many great brands out there.. Wahl is a good company! There are softer or harder brush pins to choose from. If mats are your problem, I would go for harder pins. As for mat removers, I like to use dematting combs, and there are many out there. I like the longer blades.. Just be sure to use it it a sawing motion and not just pulling. You can get these tools at your local pet shop or on Amazon!
What is your preference for de matting tools? My Coton has large mats on his body and feet. I have the Safari Demat comb which has large sharp tines that can break up some larger mats but then left with the smaller ones to deal with...I suppose a slicker might pull these out. Will I win if I try to brush them out or, is it a no win situation and probably requires shaving? I was going to buy a Les Poochs Matt Zapper, don't know if you are aware of this product. Another dog groomer said not to use it, because it would pull too much on the dogs coat. Yet another groomer said he loved it and demo'd it on a dog with somewhat similar hair...the other option is a good slicker brush...I tried the Chris Christensen Big G quite a while ago when the dog was in the puppy stage but it seemed to hard to pull through his hair then. I have a slicker but I think now that the pins are too short....My Coton is now he is 1.5 years old.
I would first use a dematting comb.. being sure to use a "sawing movement" and not just pulling. Just be sure to hold the base of the hair right at the skin and root so that the dog is comfortable .. Then I would proceed with a good hard pin slicker brush, again, holding the hair at the base where the root and skin are. You may have to alternate from the demat comb to the brush a few times. Then check your work with a good metal comb to be sure the mat is out. I would advise that if the dog has way too many matts and that they are very close to the skin.. Maybe shaving them out would be most comfortable for your pup. Avoiding the mats is a must. And to avoid this is to be sure if your dog gets wet, to never let the pup dry on his/her own. The pup will need to be dried with a dryer and brushed out. There are many other reasons for mats .. Anyhow, there is friction on the pup, mats may occur. I hope this helps a bit!