- 1). Let your dog sit or lie on top of a table or counter. If you have an exceptionally large dog, let him lay down on your bed while you groom him. It's often easier to groom your dog when he's up off the floor in a relaxed, comfortable position. If you're working on the floor and your dog wiggles, put his leash on and use one knee to hold the leash down while keeping your hands free to groom him.
- 2). Brush your dog's hair with a rubber brush in the direction it grows to smooth out his coat. Use long, gentle strokes. This loosens up excess hair while simultaneously removing tangles, dirt and any debris lodged in your dog's fur.
- 3). Use a fine grooming brush to brush your dog's hair. First brush in the direction of hair growth, then against the growth of hair. As you brush, large amounts of fur will get caught in the bristles of the brush. Periodically stop and remove the hair to keep the bristles as free as possible.
- 4). Press firmly but not hard as you brush your dog's hair. It's important to be firm to get rid of any matted hair, especially in long-haired dogs, but don't press so hard that your dog feels uncomfortable.
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