My Coco does not like being groomed. I bought a brush as soon as we got him. It was the first stop before home to get all his essentials, kennel, food, bowls, shampoo, and brush. I am now looking for a good comb that gets the undercoat. His coat is getting real thick now that he is getting a bit older. He is now almost 7 months. He has been to the groomers once, he did ok for his first time I was told. He did wiggle a bit on the table. I have been using a wire brush on him.
I understand what you mean though about, having to whip down the feet after every outing...I leave a sm towel by the door so he gets his feet whiped down when he gets really wet.