How do i brush out my dog's tangles?

i have a maltese and he has tangles on his leg they are really thick i always brush his hair but never get to that part b/c its so hard to get out and he doesn't like any one touching down there so how can i brush it out since it's really thick?How do i brush out my dog's tangles?
Depending on how bad the tangles are, you may need to take him to a groomer who can shave them out. A groomer can also brush out the tangles using the proper tools and they probably have a second person to help hold your dog. If the tangles are on an area that isn't viable to most people, keeping it short will help prevent tangle. Getting him used to being touched all over can help when you need to brush him .How do i brush out my dog's tangles?
I think the best way to do it would just be to cut out the tangles. My dog is the same way especially not liking his legs touched, so when he is sleeping I sit on the floor with him and when he is not looking I take a pair of scissors, good scissors and just snip out the large tangles.
Well it all depends how bad the tangles are.


If they are not very bad then take a dog brush and brush them out lightly. If the are big mats and you cant get the up then i would take the dog to the groomer and get the cut out.