Thank goodness for friends!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I didn't even try to brush or pull them out, I just started cutting.

Sounds like you ought to go out and CUT some Burr Bushes!

[Freedom]

LOL, thanks Phred, but they are on the apartment complex property. We are allowed to walk through; I mean, all the dog walkers do. If I just hold the leash and STICK TO THE PATH, we should be fine.

But oh no, I have to let the pups sniff here and there! I've learned THIS lesson.

[MonicanHonda]

Ouchies, sounds painful! I'm glad everything got taken care of and glad you had help.

[Canis-Lupess]

Oh man. The image you posted a link to shows what we call sticky buds over here...the worst type for getting out of long hair. You sometimes see horses with them all caught up in their manes and tails...not good. No wonder you resorted to chopping.

What we call burrs over here are a much smaller variety. They are smoother looking little green balls but dogs usually pick those up in the dozens...or hundreds. It's their sheer number and small size that makes them a pain...plus, the foliage they grow on seems to spread more over the ground and is more widespread than the sticky bud bushes so dogs are more likely to pick them up.

[Freedom]

Interesting, C-L, glad I included a photo so you could know which I was referring to!

Still finding bits and pieces here and there -- both on the pups and off! All I need is for the cats to start picking up burrs from inside the house.

[cyber-sibes]

oh, your poor poofs! Just trying to have fun and look what happened! I can't even imagine how hard it is to get them out of that soft bichon fur, good thing your friend could help you out.