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

Today’s edition of the Equipment Series is particularly important for groomers and owners of Wire Coated and Double Coated dog breeds! In this tutorial, Allison teaches us about what ‘stripping’ vs ‘carding’ or ‘raking’ the coat means, and which tools you will use for each. Included in today’s tutorial are “Coat-King” type rakes by Blackworks, pumice stones, classic stripping knives, and more.
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[@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?

[@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

[@dorothybeveridge3133]

Do I dampen the coat first ?

[@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

[@dorothybeveridge3133]

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

[@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

[@itamarkas]

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

[@DebbieTenhundfeld]

What do you recommend for a black and fawn Pug

[@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

[@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

[@roydg7464]

Mahalo!

[@jayj9366]

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