Things You'll Need
- Comb
- Blunt tip scissors
- Dog detangler conditioner or oil
Instructions
Lay the Maltese down in a comfortable position with its head in your lap. Let the dog relax for a few minutes before grooming.
Spray the dog detangling conditioner or oil on your fingers and work it into the matted hair. Do not get the product in the dog's eyes.
Pull the top of the mat with your fingers from the sides to separate it. Do not pull up and keep the mat close to the skin so that it does not pull the skin.
Hold the hair firm at the root and attempt to comb through the mat. Start at the top of the mat and gently untangle the knots with the comb. If the mat does not loosen without pulling, it is best to cut it out because of its location in the sensitive area underneath the eyes.
Use the blunt tip scissors to cut into the matted hair vertically. Use your fingers to pull the matted hair from the sides after each vertical cut until it is untangled.
Comb out the hair after all of the matted hair has been removed and trim the hair evenly.