Hi there,
having your dog anesthetized is a big thing and not something that should happen all the time if it's not absolutely necessary. It will be very traumatic for your dog if he has to go through it all the time.
Have you considered clipping him, as in having his hair cut very short so he doesn't need grooming all the time?
You could also try to make grooming time more pleasant by feeding him little treats whenever he holds still for a moment. The more regular you do the grooming, the less painful it would be. Don't use a fine brush, but start with a wide comb to get all the rough bits out first. Try to be gentle.
Good luck.
John
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