cat lovers are not the only people with this problem i have thre3e shee-poos if i don't trim arround there behind ends there tight curly hair tangles and they are unable to go i try to watch close for this to happen never had to do anthing like that to my long hair cats so can't answer'
.for the doges i have a leash i ties to the tops of the ouside railing on the porch thani use a soft strip of material[left over binding] wich i tie infront of there back legs so they can't sit down makes the job a lot eaqsyer .i talk to them a reassurs them so that it is a good experiance.than thay get special treats they ech get a hot dog after were done
good luck