Things You'll Need
- Non-slip surface
- Stripping knife (optional)
Instructions
Place your dog on a non-slip surface at a height that allows you to work comfortably.
Grasp the dog's neck firmly with one hand to keep its head from moving.
Trap a few hairs between your other hand's thumb and index finger. If you are using a stripping knife, trap the hairs between your thumb and the knife's underside.
Pull out the hairs firmly and quickly. Always pull in the direction of the hair's growth.
Continue grasping and pulling a few hairs at a time, beginning with the top of the dog's head and working down towards the eyes.
Pull out the dead hair evenly from the dog's cheeks, then remove any dead hair in front of or inside its ears.
End by carefully removing any excess whiskers, but keep in mind that border terriers should have a few short whiskers.