{"title":"Matting \u0026 Detangling","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the coats that mat: doubles, long-hairs, curls and doodles. Mats do not start as mats — they start as the tangle you skipped on Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-brush system is what groomers use, sized for at-home daily work. The \u003cstrong\u003eSlicker Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e has fine angled metal pins in a solid wood handle and lifts undercoat without scraping skin. The \u003cstrong\u003eTangle Tamer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the large oval paddle you reach for every day. The \u003cstrong\u003eTiny Tamer\u003c\/strong\u003e handles faces, ears, legs and small dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork in sections from the skin outward, never from the tips in, and hold the coat at the base so the tension lands on your hand rather than your dog's skin. It takes less time and it pulls less.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"detangledogconditioner","title":"Moisturizing Dog Conditioner \u0026 Detangler","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO MORE MORNING TANGLES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rinse-out dog conditioner that softens mats before they become a problem. Aloe and Shea Butter add moisture without weighing fur down — built for the long, double, and curly coats that snag every time you reach for the brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.9 oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based, safe if licked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetangles long, double, and curly coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo silicones, no synthetic fragrance, no parabens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SalkaPet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882485014770,"sku":"SD-EC-16","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3669\/3234\/files\/gentledogconditioner.jpg?v=1775347614"},{"product_id":"salka-slicker-dog-brush","title":"Slicker Brush for Dogs — Long, Double \u0026 Curly Coats","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BRUSH FOR THE DOGS THAT MAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eslicker brush for dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine angled metal pins set into a solid wood handle. Lifts undercoat without scraping skin — built for double, long, and curly coats (Goldens, Aussies, Doodles, Border Collies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, angled metal pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor double, long, and curly coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the Tangle Tamer for daily finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat is a slicker brush good for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eRemoving loose undercoat, lifting tangles before they become mats, and finishing a brush-out with a smoother coat. Slicker brushes are the most versatile dog brush — they work on double coats, curly coats, long coats, and shedders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs a slicker brush good for goldendoodles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eYes — curly and wavy coats like goldendoodles, doodles, and poodle mixes are exactly what slicker brushes are built for. The fine pins reach through the curl to detangle without cutting the coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow is a slicker brush different from a paddle brush?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eSlicker brushes have fine, angled metal pins for deep work — undercoat, tangles, mats. Paddle brushes (like the SalkaPet Tangle Tamer) have wider-spaced pins for smoothing, finishing, and general daily brushing. Most dogs benefit from owning both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWill a slicker brush hurt my dog?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eNot when used correctly. The fine pins can cause 'brush burn' if you press too hard or stay in one spot too long — use light pressure and keep moving. If your dog flinches, ease up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow often should I use a slicker brush?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e2-4 times a week for double and curly coats, daily during heavy shedding season (spring and fall for double-coated breeds), weekly for low-shed dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #DED3C2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eCan I use it on a puppy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eYes, with light pressure. 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