Do you mind if i butt in as I'm having the same problem and Monty's got a show on Saturday and sunday how do you use a stripping stone, Ive bought one a while ago but am baffled as to how to use it, do you scrape the block over an area or break it into pieces. As i said am at a loss has how to use it.
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I wouldn't use a stripping stone on a show dog - they tend to break the hair, try and pull it out if you can ok. I find a very blunt hacksaw blade or something with a serrated edge does the job also.
Its a long time since I used a stripping stone, but heres how you do it, if I remember rightly:
Pick up the hair. Use the stripping stone on the undercoat sort of thing (!!) flicking it towards you. Keep combing the coat through. These stones tend to leave dandruff, so dog will need a bath after use. I always used the whole stone, but I guess you can use a peice the best size for you.
As I say, its many years since I used one, so other opinions please!!