Rakes, Stones & Stripping Knives | Dog Grooming & Handling Equipment Series

[@robinl438]

An excellent stripping tool not covered: The DiamaStripper comes in both toothed and non-toothed versions. As a newbie to stripping, I have found them very helpful! I CAN'T cut coat with these tools. They are pricey! I got the toothed one first and it works to do the whole job if you can only afford one. It is best for blending lengths. I then got the non-toothed version and it works great for a full take-down strip. This is great if you have a larger dog (mine is), and have a lot of territory to work on. I use both and consider the cost savings every time I do the job myself rather than paying someone else strip my dog, Since I can't cut coat, I end up with a professional looking result. It's nice when a novice can get professional results!

[@MagicMtK9]

Thank you!! Straight and to the point, as always!! ❤

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

That's how we roll!! :)

[@Iterr]

I found this the best video on KZbin that most clearly explained the difference between carding/raking and stripping! Thanks! One question-do you hold the teeth grooves toward you or away from you on the knives? I notice one side is flatter, and the other side has divots. And is there a difference in the way the teeth should face when you’re stripping vs carding? I’m left handed so I always get confused with this kind of stuff! Looking forward to grooming my broken coat Irish Jack Russell. She’s a bit shaggy right now! If I understand correctly, I should start with stripping, THEN card. Yes?

[@dorothybeveridge3133]

Do I dampen the coat first ?

[@MissMopink]

For shows, if your aussie has to curly hair on the topline near the tail, what tool do you recomend using besides the silk cloath

[@DebbieTenhundfeld]

What do you recommend for a black and fawn Pug

[@dorothybeveridge3133]

Hi . I have two cavalier King Charles spaniels. What do I start with when grooming them please .🐶🐶

[@roydg7464]

Mahalo!

[@itamarkas]

Hi, Do you think a double sided rake and a t-rake will be too much for border collie home grooming?

[@simiahluwalia]

Great video Allison! Q: Should we be 'seasoning' new carding knives as well or is that only with stripping knives?

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Seasoned is always better

[@tulipsandroses6263]

Can someone please tell me what are all the tools used for stripping and which dog breeds need it

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Stripping knives, pumice stones, small soft slicker, witch hazel

[@tulipsandroses6263]

Can you name specific dog breads that are suitable for carting and the ones that are not.

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

"Carding?" would be setters and spaniels, all terriers, Goldens etc

[@leslielyons1067]

Can you just rake instead of using carding knives ?

[@tulipsandroses6263]

So does carting and stripping is the same thing?

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Carding is raking out the undercoat, stripping is pulling the coat from the root

[@jayj9366]

the content is very helpful, but the audio.....