| Re: Short cut for a Collie mix
One thing that I've really found helpful is to make grooming a daily thing. I put a blanket on the coffee table and Lizzie or Kaylee (whoever I'm working on) is allowed to sit on the table so I can work on them while I'm watching TV.
I use a pin brush for 90% of my grooming- I just run it through all the problem spots (pants, thighs, armpits, behind the ears, between the front legs) and make sure I get all the way to the skin to find any tangles that may be forming. If I *find* any tangles, I use a comb to work them out. Occasionally I find a little tight mini-matt (usually on Kaylee's inner thighs) and those I *will* cut out. | 
