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@ugotafriendnme Out in the world maybe, but that’s a weird thing to train at a dog park. It’s rude to let someone else’s dog jump on you, because that could undo training. Dog parks are social places for dogs and people.

@deepak1 Tried that, unfortunately. I’ve ordered a new slicker brush with longer teeth that will hopefully feel less sharp, and detangling spray. If that doesn’t work, I’m going to order a pet dryer so I don’t have to go to the pet store to give him a bath, and can do it every week instead of...

@deepak1 Would a slicker with protected teeth work?

@thegiant He gets a bath with blow dry every 3 weeks. He gets cut to 3/8 in. every 6 weeks by a groomer. The groomer loves him because he’s never matted and enjoys baths. I always line brush. I brush him every single night and it’s always a struggle.

My dog is a mini poodle with extremely thick, extremely curly hair. The only thing that keeps him from getting matted is brushing him with a firm slicker every day. I have him cut to 3/8 in. every 6 weeks. However, he acts like he’s dying. We’ve tried positive reinforcement, associating the...