how do u use a stripping knife properly?

Question

i have a mini schauzer and its coat needs stripping. i tried using the stripping knife but it doesnt seem to work, i only get 2 or 3 hairs, is this right?

Answer 1

Do not bathe your dog prior to stripping as you will not be able to get a good grip on the hair. Use white block grooming chalk on the area you will be pulling for a better grip.

Grasp the hair between your thumb and the knife. Hold the knife perpendicular to the dog and grasp the hair as close to the roots as possible, trapping the hair between the stripping knife teeth and your thumb and pull in the direction of the lay of the coat. Use an arm and shoulder pulling movement, not a wrist action. If you flex your wrist, you will cut rather than pull the hairs with the knife. Compare the hairs being removed from the finger stripping and knife stripping. If you are plucking, the hair is of uneven length. If you are cutting, the hair will be even in length. Remember to work a small area at a time until the entire outer coat has been removed.

Answer 2

You will have more success doing a search on the web for dog stripping rather than waiting for answers as few people have knowledge about your topic.