There's just no way around it.. you need a dryer.

If I could only grab one item from my salon to groom a dog, it would be a high-velocity dryer. It doesn't matter if it's a $50 dog dryer or a $1000 dryer—I need it.

Plus, a good quality comb and brush doesn't hurt. I can groom a dog with just about any tool or product you put in my hand. But I can't even start unless it's completely blown dry. A good dryer helps to separate fur almost as well as a brush. Almost. I have to be careful here or i’ll start a riot 😆

Get you a dryer