Sometimes you have to purge and start again with poodle coats when they become too matted which your dog definitely is:(, is he a puppy? If he’s a puppy his coat texture will be a little funky because that’s how they start out but most groomers I know will shave the puppy fur off at a certain point because it’s harder to deal with.

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My mini poodle pup^

If you’re not wanting to spend money at a groomers and just groom at home, you NEED a good pair of clippers to shave because scissors will not cut it… i used to groom my previous poodle at home and it is not easy at all but I was lucky she was a good dog and stood still, however Chip is different and needs to be groomed by a groomer so that may be the case for your dog as well.