Things You'll Need
- Fine-toothed comb
- Coat conditioner
- Pin brush
Instructions
Brush your shih tzu's coat once a day in order to keep hair matting at bay. You should also bathe him every two weeks to prevent mats from building up. Mats and tangles develop more easily on dirty dogs.
Place coat conditioner on the mat and let it sit for three to five minutes.
Use a fine-toothed comb to try and pick the mat apart. If this proves too difficult, try and pick the fur apart with your fingers.
Take a pin brush and separate the tangle even further. Brush out the fur when the tangle has separated.