Grooming basics
Matting: what it means for your dog's groom
Why a matted coat changes what is possible at an appointment, and what to expect when your groomer raises it.
4 min readApr 22, 2026
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Grooming basics
Why a matted coat changes what is possible at an appointment, and what to expect when your groomer raises it.
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Grooming basics
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