In this lesson, you will explore the correct hand-stripping technique for wire coats in detail. Step by step, we will explain how to determine whether the coat is ready for the procedure, remove dead hair correctly and work without injuring the dog’s skin or damaging the structure of the healthy hair.
You will see the correct hand position, the proper technique for gripping the coat and the sequence for working on different areas. Special attention will be given to the amount of tension, the direction of hair growth and ways to make the procedure as comfortable as possible for the dog.
The video will also cover the most common hand-stripping mistakes and explain how to avoid them. Correctly performed hand-stripping helps preserve the coat’s natural hardness and structure, maintain its rich colour and give the dog a neat, well-groomed appearance.
After the lesson, you will have a better understanding of the principles of working with wire coats and will be able to apply your knowledge more confidently in practice.
BONUSES:
- A one-hour online consultation with an instructor.
- The “TRIPWIRE” course — 6 video lessons to help you take your first step towards success in grooming:
- A detailed overview of the tools used by groomers.
- Working with scissors and clippers.
- Trimming and filing nails and cleaning ears.
- Hygiene trimming of the genital area. Grooming considerations depending on the dog’s sex.
- How to brush a dog properly to prevent mats.
- A review and comparison of the most popular clipper models.
- A live chat where you can ask questions throughout 1 year of training.
- A promo code for 10% off your next training course:
- Lecture: “Stress Mechanisms in Dogs and Cats: How to Prevent or Overcome Stress During Grooming” by experienced veterinarian Kateryna Dziuba.
- Masterclass: “The Philosophy of Healthy Cat Grooming” by Olena Valendorf.
What will you learn?
📌 Determining whether the coat is ready for hand-stripping: We will explain how to tell whether a wire coat is ready to be stripped and why this is essential for performing the procedure correctly.
📌 Technique for removing dead hair: We will show you how to work with the coat without damaging the healthy hair or injuring the dog’s skin.
📌 Hand position and gripping the coat: You will see how to position your hand and grip the hair correctly for precise, controlled movements.
📌 Direction and amount of tension: We will explain how to follow the direction of hair growth and control the tension while working.
📌 Sequence for working on different areas: We will go through the different areas of the dog’s body step by step so that you understand the correct sequence of hand-stripping.
📌 The dog’s comfort: You will learn how to work gently and reduce the animal’s discomfort during the procedure.
📌 Common mistakes: We will examine the most frequent hand-stripping mistakes and explain how to avoid them.
📌 Results of correct hand-stripping: We will explain how the technique affects the hardness, structure and colour intensity of the coat, as well as the dog’s neat appearance.