Same. I stopped chasing perfect with my Dalmatian.

Little and often works better than one marathon session. I do a quick brush before walks and a longer session once a week. I keep a small kit by the door: pin brush, comb, treats. Five minutes before we go out beats an hour fixing mats later. Still figuring it out like everyone else, Jacob.

Little and often works better than one marathon session. Leave-in spray midweek saved me. Full bath day is when the coat actually looks silky. I keep a small kit by the door: pin brush, comb, treats. Five minutes before we go out beats an hour fixing mats later.