Comb For Tangled Poodle?

[Poodle wrangler]

I've let Charlie's coat get quite tangled (avatar dog) .

He's had one too many trips to the beach without a down-to-skin brush out & comb.

I'm using a slicker and greyhound comb (coarse end), but was wondering if there's anything that's easier to use?

Or, should I just plough on?

I'm parting the fur, and brushing and combing down to the skin.

Lesson learnt- brush & comb more often, so it doesn't take so long! It took me >1/2 hour just to do his head, body and half the front legs.

He's not matted. I hate to think how long it takes groomers to deal with that on a large dog

[t-time]

You could try a rolling comb - I don't know what other people call it

The same size as Greyhound comb (coarse end) and each of the metal teeth rolls individually - it's just a little gentler than ripping through with a plain metal Greyhound comb LOL and it doesn't break the hair off. Any snags just kind-of roll through the comb and it makes it easier to get a slicker through afterwards.

Sorry I think of a proper name - my brain isn't awake this morning

[BC]

I would just plough on. Layer brush with slicker first and then comb. When you're feeling fresh get the hard bits done first, legs feet etc, then move onto the back. Good luck

(Thats why groomers shave off matted hair )

[4 Paws]

as t-time suggested,the combs that have the rotating teeth are great.They kind of roll through the matt rather than trying to rip through it.I've sold heaps to clients through my dog grooming business when they see them in action

[Toohey]

Massage some conditioner into the knotty areas and then gently brush/comb. Something like tropical creme conditioner which is amazing for working knots loose, or Aloveen.

[poodlefan]

When I get a small matt PW, I use the end of the comb (one tooth) to tease out the matt. Seems to work quite well.

[Poodle Mum]

Don't you hate that Theres not much you can do except keep at in with the slicker. Part all the hair away to separate the tangle, then just keep "slickering" it. Sometimes you can split the tangle with a pair of scissors then brush with a slicker.

Put one blade of the scissors under the tangle......between him & the tangle then use a sawing action upwards with the scissors....does that make sense?

If all else fails & is too time consuming........you might give him an all over clip

Good luck

[Poodle wrangler]

Thanks, everyone!

I have one of those combs with rotating teeth- I'll give it a try. Now his coat's shorter, it might go thru.

The prongs are a bit too short on the comb for longer fur on the poodles.

This is what happens PoodleMum if you go to the beach and air dry too often .

No, not really- It's my slackness with failing to brush and comb down to the skin! My fault entirely.

It's not so bad he needs an all-over clip, but I'll do his legs shorter again next time.

I'm not encouraged by the combing- he actually looks worse, but I know it's what's needed. I'm being gentle and he's a good dog.

He get's a bit tired standing up, so I let him lay on his side, too. Hard work all that standing upright .

[poodlemum]

Have you tried a "Mattbreaker"? Can thin the coat out -so not recommended for show dogs, but really gets through those nasty tenacious knots