In reference to your dog brush problem, I think for a house pet, the slicker brush is your best choice, especially if it is a short haired dog. If you have a really short haired dog than I believe a bristle brush is best. Regardless, no brush is of value, unless it is used on a consistent basis...continue

Brushing the Dog's Coat – Irrespective of the dogs coat type, it is still important to brush it regularly. For a medium or long-haired breed, the ideal way to care and manage the coat is to have it clipped. Breeds with short-hair are easy to manage as they only require a brushing...continue

If a dog isn't used to such attention it might become frightened and shy away or grow at you. This is often an indication of fear seen in adult dogs that are timid by nature, but also relevant to dogs that have endured harsh treatment or limited socialization...continue

In general a dog breed with a long coat or large ear flaps calls for more grooming attention in view of the limited air circulation. Also, some breeds often have too much hair inside the ear. If that's a noticeable problem it's often best to clip away some of the excess hair...continue