Heidii Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) My dog needs to have his first strip and its sending both him and i mental. He has really really long hair and seems to have all this dead hair struck right deep down near his skin. I have been told the way to do it is to layer groom him and to use a comb. This is taking forever, seems to hurt him and is putting blisters on my hands!! Is there any other way to get all this out? What about a stripping knife/rake? Edited September 16, 2008 by Heidii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 What breed is he..that will help us get an idea of what sort of coat you're dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 What breed is he..that will help us get an idea of what sort of coat you're dealing with. He is a Rough Collie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 [officially out of depth] If you change the title of this thread to Stripping Advice for Collie Rough, you should draw in the right folk. I was thinking of an undercoat rake but basically I have no idea.. not very helpful I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 The best way to get the old coat out is a good hydrobath and turbodry as the dryer blows all of the dead coat out. If you don't have these check and see if your Vet Clinic has them that you can yuse. I have my own bath and dryer but if I didn't our Vet Clinic only charges $5 for a DIY hydrobath and turbodry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 The layer & comb method will work well.When we get collies in for grooming this is what you do & the easiets way.Once out easy peasy maintance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I use a blaster, then bath and blast again, then finish off with a normal dryer and slicker/rake. Gets rid of the undercoat in the easiest way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yeah if I were you I'd take him somewhere where you can access a good blower and blow the dead hair out. A bath and blow will get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Have you had any luck Heidi in finding somewhere where you can use a hydrobath and turbo dryer? What part of Melbourne are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thanks everyone for your advice! I will be going to Kapala on the weekend for a hydrobath and Dry etc! The comb thing works but it is taking forever, hurts my hands and my dog hates it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Is this something that only has to be done when moulting season starts? Possible future collie owner asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Michelle, Collies "drop their coat" seasonally and when this happens it is time to give them a good hydrobath and dry to get rid of the dead coat.PM me if you need further info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I would be giving your dog a good line brushing first to loosen the coat and then going through it with the comb. Be careful about bathing before the old coat is removed - you may find it even hard to get out if it twists or matts during the bath. Try spraying the coat with a water spray to dampen the hair as you line brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Is this something that only has to be done when moulting season starts?Possible future collie owner asking Depends on the dog/coat. My dog benefits from a big blow out when he has his shed, but the bitch doesn't need it at all as her undercoat comes out with normal brushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasoo Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Great info here for a new mum of a sheltie pup. My pup is 4 1/2 mths and puppy fuzz flying everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashka1 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi Heidii, Line brushing is time consuming if you dont groom regularly. I know I have to do this with the Newfs to keep the coat in order, I line brush, and comb out three every week and before bathing, yes it can take time but hey I have a coated breed (just got a new Sheltie pup too,) and as Shelby said, bathing before you get the old coat out can mean it is harder to get it out later. Blowdrying first will help get a lot of it out, but this is not possible for you without a dryer at home so starting with an under coat rake like this.. http://www.dogessentials.com.au/dog-store-...productid=16680 you can get alot out first, take him off for his bath and dry then just get comfy on the floor with a movie (Lassie?) and take your time. and be gentle, rake the coat through again followed with the comb.you should find it a much easier job. Watering down some good conditioner or Plush Puppy OMG spray and spraying into the coat as you go can help wth untangleing coats. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ree Luvs BORDERS! Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 My dog needs to have his first strip and its sending both him and i mental. He has really really long hair and seems to have all this dead hair struck right deep down near his skin. I have been told the way to do it is to layer groom him and to use a comb. This is taking forever, seems to hurt him and is putting blisters on my hands!! Is there any other way to get all this out? What about a stripping knife/rake? Hi Heidii, I have a long haired Border Collie and he has been my first as all my others have just been the farm bred short hair borders, so grooming I soon found out was completely different!! I have tried lots of brushes and detanglers etc... but I have found the best thing (and they dont sell them everywhere) is a JW rake thing... it has blade like things which cut out the matts. I brush Bailey every day/ 2nd day and I have absolutely no probs now! I go through with the rake brush and then go over with a needle like brush... he loves it and I love it... makes everything so much easier for both of us... no more him yelping trying to get the matts out and no more sissors getting out what I cant... he has a gorgeous matt free coat and it takes out all the dead hair! (I know I havn't explained it right... but if you want a pic, just let me know and I'll send it through... I got it from the vet, pet shops here dont sell it... not sure about where you are though) dont know if this helps... good luck! Sheree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks everyone for your advice I ended up getting one of those under coat rakes and it worked a treat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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