Personality Pet Handstrip on a Small Black & White Mixed Breed

What do you do with a dog who has a sparse, wiry coat? Shave it close with a clipper? Leave it slightly fluffy with a guard comb? Handstrip the coat? What will give you the best result? How do you style it while letting the pet’s personality shine through? What is in the best interest of the dog?

All three options could be the right choice for the dog – and the client. However, if you know Jennifer Hecker, she will ALWAYS head down the handstripping route.

Why? It’s the easiest option for her with this type of coat. It allows her to bring out the true characteristics of the pet to the forefront. Plus, she gets to have fun with a quirky head style the owners love. An added incentive, this method lasts a long time for the owner. But best of all, it’s the healthiest way to maintain this coat texture. Bonus – it’s fast!

Jennifer has been honing this technique in the grooming salon, contest arena, and the conformation show ring for YEARS. In this lesson, Jennifer shares her wealth of knowledge on handstripping. Tools. Techniques. Positions. Safety. Canine body language. She covers it all in this video.

If you are new to handstripping – Jennifer is your perfect training coach. She will get you started with this technique. Her communication method is simple to understand and apply. This lesson is fun with quick results to the finished product.

If you like her teaching style, check out her other handstripping lesson on Learn2GroomDogs.com! There is an abundance of information to be discovered in her lessons. Enjoy!

In this video you will learn:

• How to avoid blisters if you are not used to handstripping
• Which tools are her ‘go-to’ tools for handstripping
• How to work with a fussy pet
• When and how often to bath this type of coat
• How to play up key points on the dog

Approximate total running time: 36 minutes