Hand stripping is the the process of manually removing dead hairs from a wire coated breed. Wire coated Dachshunds don’t typically have a lot of undercoat but it will help the coat lay flat when I begin hand stripping later. Properly stripping coat is painless, and some of my client dogs actually fall asleep during the process. The skin will be sensitive following the groom – so beginners should refrain from bathing for at least a week afterwards. [Read More]