stripping a dogs coat

[kps1979 1,308]

Just a question' ive got a deerhound collie greyhound lurcher with a good long coat, she seems to struggle in this weather with being to hot!

If i strip her out or shave her will her coat come back as good? Whats the best way to thin her coat out? Just asking for advice. Cheers

[clayflint 31]

I would also really like to I know the technique for hand stripping, as my beddy cross has a good coat on him. Cheers

[MoChara 1,632]

There are thumb thimbles you can buy, very handy for stripping, like the ones used for sewing. If you plan on stripping try and watch a tutorial online first if possible to reduce the chance of the dog being uncomfortable when your doing it.

But if you just want a quick easy fix just shave her.

 

Hope this helps

[Mickey Finn 3,034]

http://www.amazon.co...m/dp/B000FSFNVI

 

These work pretty well for my Lucher, and Husky. They strip out alot of fur. Use it like you would brush the dog.

 

If you get the dog trimmed, it will grow back. But, you may still have to strip out the dead hair.

 

Good luck

[MoChara 1,632]

Just add also a good thing to use is a hacksaw blade - works wonders for dogs who shed really bad

[J.DOG 1,355]

I hand strip my dog his coat comes back as normal

[J.DOG 1,355]

Just add also a good thing to use is a hacksaw blade - works wonders for dogs who shed really bad

 

 

I also use this, works really well

[Adam_Chuck 256]

http://www.amazon.co...m/dp/B000FSFNVI

 

These work pretty well for my Lucher, and Husky. They strip out alot of fur. Use it like you would brush the dog.

 

If you get the dog trimmed, it will grow back. But, you may still have to strip out the dead hair.

 

Good luck

Just bought 1 of those and it came this week. Really good for stripping the dead hair off. I trimmed her down then used that.

[Millet 4,497]

http://www.amazon.co...m/dp/B000FSFNVI

 

These work pretty well for my Lucher, and Husky. They strip out alot of fur. Use it like you would brush the dog.

 

If you get the dog trimmed, it will grow back. But, you may still have to strip out the dead hair.

 

Good luck

I can get them cheaper than that..

[kps1979 1,308]

Ill give the hacksaw blade a try ive got one knocking about im sure..

[MoChara 1,632]

Ill give the hacksaw blade a try ive got one knocking about im sure..

I tell you - you will see some difference in your dogs in no time. I swear by a hacksaw blade, wouldn't use anything eles

 

Best of Luck, Nicole.

[smallfoot 118]

Can't beat furminator :-)

[iWorkChihuahuas 52]

ferminator is a really good tool i use, on rough and smooth, but for a broken coated dog theres no alternative to a good shave, shampoo, the strip all dead out with a hacksaw when its near smooth

[clayflint 31]

Whats the technique for using the hacksaw blade?Use it on top of the hair with my fingers underneath, and use the plucking method?or use it like a brush?

[newhope 0]

yeah how do you use a hacksaw blade to thin a coat lol?