Pointing out matts
I would want to know if there was a big matt on Lily but is there a proper etiquette on pointing out matts on a dog that isn't yours? |
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| Etiquette? I still remember the time I pet another OES at the park and the words "Oh my god- she's REALLY matted" dropped out of my mouth before I could stop it. The owners went on to tell me what a hard time they were having with coat transition, and we traded brushing tips, brush types, and even website we liked to shop on. She stayed matted for the first 18 months I knew them, and then the most recent time I saw her she was awesome. We talked about how she finally was in her adult coat, and how much easier a time they were having keeping up with it. Right now my girls are short cut and still have mats- it happens. I think any oes owner knows that sometimes you get too busy, or you run out of time, or something. I hope people wouldn't be offended. I know I'm very embarassed when the girls get like this, but with my travel schedule and being sick and them swimming... well I do what i can when I can. |
| You can .......carefully......point out how easily these dogs mat in certain areas and how long it took you to find the proper brushes and combs.......and let it go. If they are curious, they will ask for your imput. |
Allison is right, most (and I'll say most because we do have Carl on this board  ) OES do get mats every-once-in-awhile, even if they are brushed correctly and religiously. That being said, you can tell when someone just doesn't brush their dog. When I meet this type of person, I generally offer to groom their dog for them. |
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