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Offline silke

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Handstripping head
« on: September 26, 2024, 09:11:14 PM »
Hi everyone,

I use a comb with a rubber band on Alfie's body, which seems to work well but it doesn't work on his head. For some reason, not a lot comes out and his fur just sticks up.

Any suggestions gratefully received!
Thank you.

Offline phoenix

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Re: Handstripping head
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2024, 11:35:01 PM »
Bobby’s hair was too thick to hand strip for him to not to get fed up . I used a Mars coat king on his head , and all over when he was a fluffy puppy.  No groomers near me do handstripping because it takes hours.  I had to give in to clipping, again having disasters till I found a lovely girl who could do as I wanted and make him look normal. I was happy with the clipped head, because a black dog absolutely gleams with it . Is your handstripping an ongoing exercise or just every couple of months?
RIP Marti  the EPI springer age 12,  and beloved black cocker Bobby, 8 yrs old, too soon, from PLN.
Now owned by TInker, tiny hairy grey poodle/terrier rescue from Greece and Jack, local rescue,   scruffy ginger terrier mutt.

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Re: Handstripping head
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2024, 07:20:45 AM »
I am lucky in the fact that I do manage to have Harry hand stripped by groomer who is really up there with cocker spaniels - having 2 that she owns.

Wonder if maybe worthing having a look at Mike Wildmans you tube pages.  Just google Mike Wildman dog groomer. Might help.

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