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New dog with matted hair and can't get groomed

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I went to petco to try to get my dog groomed and they wouldn't do it because he was growling at them. He's a poodle mix (probably shih zoo).
We got him recently and he has very matted fur. We cut a little around his eyes so he can see better. He really needs a haircut.
Is it a bad idea to do it ourselves? We don't want to hurt him. He doesn't like strangers and honestly, I don't think we are going to be able to get him to any time soon even with having a trainer.
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He may need to see a vet and be put under sedation. Depending on how bad he is knotted it could be hurting him, which could be why he is so angry at people. He is in pain.
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