Hand-stripping is available to wire-coated dogs. Prior consultation is required to assess condition and quality of coat. Often, pets who are new to hand-stripping or who have had a lapse in their stripping schedule will require 2 sessions to complete the groom. Hand-stripping is an artisan grooming process, enjoyable to the dog, that promotes the texture, quality, function, and color of the coat in certain breeds, as well as the well-being of the skin, by removing dead coat from the root by hand with a stripping knife or two fingers. Because pulling dead hair also strips the coat of excess oil and debris, a post-stripping bath is optional per owner preference. Post-stripping baths are available at a $10-30 discount from regular Full-Service Bath prices. Most hand-stripped dogs will require a 4-6 week maintenance commitment.
Small-Medium: $60/hr Large/Extra-Large: $65/hr
Small-Medium: $60/hr Large/Extra-Large: $65/hr