![]() Remember to work a small area at a time until the entire outer coat has been removed and a rolled coat has been achieved.If you are cutting, the hair will be even in length and this is undesirable as it can damage your dog’s coat. If you are plucking, the hair is of uneven length. Compare the hairs being removed from the finger stripping and knife stripping. If you flex your wrist, you will cut rather than pull the hairs with the knife.Use an arm and shoulder pulling movement, not a wrist action. Hold the hair in place with your thumb and gently pull in the direction of the lay of the coat to remove the hair. Following the grain of the dog’s coat, use a combing action to trap the hair between the serrated teeth.Place your hand on the dog, close to the area you are going to strip and hold the skin taut whilst you are stripping – this will make the procedure more comfortable for your dog.Begin by holding the stripping knife with the smooth side of the blade facing you.Remove any knots or matts by grooming through the coat first. Before using a stripping knife, ensure your pet is comfortable and used to being groomed.Ensure your dog’s coat can be hand stripped (it hasn’t been previously clipped which can soften and/or thicken the coat) – if in doubt seek advice from a qualified groomer.Walking your dog, is a walk in the park – right?.How to tackle Matts, Knots and Tangles. ![]() How to successfully introduce grooming to your new puppy.
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