- 1). Identify the tangled areas. Areas such as the base of the legs, under the tail, between the front legs and around the ears are most susceptible to matting.
- 2). Remove any debris or visible dirt with a pair of tweezers. Matted fur tends to gather leaves, dust, dirt and other debris.
- 3). Apply a detangling solution over the tangled areas. Wet, slippery hair is easier to untangle and the hairs are less likely to break. If you don't have a detangler, simply wet your bichon's hair or dilute hair conditioner and spread it over the entire affected area.
- 4). Separate the matted fur into smaller sections. Use your fingers or a V-shaped comb. If this technique fails, use a pair of scissors to cut the mat into strips. Hold the base of the mat between your fingers when you cut to avoid cutting into the dog's skin.
- 5). Comb through one small, tangled piece at a time. Use a wide-toothed comb. Hold the hair with one hand and comb with the other to reduce the discomfort of your pet. Continue combing small pieces until all matted areas are untangled.
- 6). Brush the dog's hair with a pin brush after untangling the problem areas.
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