u/Salt-Confection-8063

Hellooo! I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, but I could use some advice.

I have a male Shih Tzu (about 9 months old) with long hair that’s starting to get matted, mostly around his ears but also in a few other spots. I do try to brush him regularly, but he moves a lot and gets frustrated during grooming.

He’s getting a haircut tomorrow to take care of the mats, but I want to do better going forward. What’s the best way to maintain his coat so it stays healthy and tangle free?

I’d also love recommendations for:

• The best type of brush/comb for Shih Tzus
• Tips for brushing a puppy who doesn’t like sitting still
• General grooming or coat care advice for this breed

I feel bad that his coat got to this point ): so I really want to improve and take better care of him. For context, I’ve had dogs before, but none with hair this long.

Thanks in advance for any help I get (: