Things You'll Need
- Slicker brush
- Shampoo
- Stripping knife
- Comb
Instructions
Brush the dog thoroughly with a slicker brush. Always brush before stripping your dog, and introduce the dog slowly to the process so he gets used to it.
Bathe the dog with a shampoo designed for rough-coated dogs. Towel dry or blow dry the dog, with a hairdryer on a low setting.
Place the dog on a table or a comfortable, flat surface. Use a stripping knife designed for rough coats. Ask your breeder or a professional to show you the best knife for your dog's coat type.
Begin at the back of the dog's neck. Hold down the dog's skin with one hand, and separate the long strands of hair with the other hand. Pull the stripping knife gently to remove the hair. If you use your fingers, follow the same process -- holding the dog's skin with one hand while your other hand pulls out the hair. Always pull in the direction the hair grows.
Most rough-coated terriers keep the hair on their faces, around the whiskers and eyebrows. Remove only as much hair as you need in these areas for the dog to look neat. Pull only a few hairs at a time.
Comb or brush your rough-coated terrier weekly, in between stripping, to keep the coat clean and stimulate hair growth. Pull the long hairs out as you see them, to reduce the amount of time you need to spend stripping the dog.