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Have you ever seen a perfectly groomed wire-coated dog and wondered how that look is achieved – without damaging the coat or skin?
Hand stripping is notoriously hard to learn on your own.
And without proper guidance, it’s easy to make mistakes.
These small errors add up, and they don’t just affect appearance – they can permanently damage the coat and cause discomfort for your dog.
And for many people, finding a qualified hand-stripping expert nearby isn’t easy.
The Hand Stripping Masterclass was created to remove the guesswork.
This on-demand video course shows you exactly how to hand strip properly and safely — using professional tools, correct timing, and proven techniques.
You’ll see real dogs, real coats, and full demonstrations, so you can learn with confidence instead of trial and error.
Whether you’re a dog owner maintaining your dog’s coat at home or a groomer adding a valuable skill, this course gives you a clear, step-by-step system you can trust.
This system is already being used by hundreds of professional groomers and dog owners worldwide.
” This course has given me massive confidence grooming my Wire-haired Dachshunds. When I have questions or wanting feedback about my grooming, Katlin has always helped me. “
Module 1: Getting Started
Build the foundation that prevents mistakes before they happen
Before we jump into grooming, you’ll learn dog skin and hair anatomy along with essential terminology – so you understand not just how to hand strip, but why it works.
Module 2: Introduction To Your Tools
Know exactly which tools to use and which ones to avoid
You’ll get a clear checklist of stripping knives, stones, rakes, combs, and chalk – including which tools are beginner-friendly, which are professional-grade, and how to use them safely and efficiently.
Module 3: Safety
Protect the dog, protect yourself, protect your reputation
Learn the do’s and don’ts of hand stripping, how to assess coat readiness, skin condition, and temperament and how to keep dogs comfortable throughout the groom.
Module 4: Let’s Learn to Hand Strip
Watch full, real-world hand stripping from start to finish
Follow complete demonstrations on Wirehaired Dachshunds, Wire Fox Terriers, Welsh Terriers, and Border Terriers. No skipped steps. No assumptions.
Module 5: Advanced Techniques
Increase speed, efficiency, and finish quality
Learn how to strip furnishings, faces, and beards, work with puppies and mixed breeds, and improve your speed so you can hand strip confidently from start to finish.
Katlin is a certified Master Groomer (PIGA), Advanced Professional Groomer (IPG inc.), and a certified Veterinarian Technical assistant.
She has been grooming professionally since 2012, and has been competing in handstrip since 2017.
Most recently, Katlin was awarded #1st place in Mastergroom UK 2021 hand strip, #3 in Mastergroom Canada 2019, and #2 in Mastergroom Canada 2025.
Katlin started her career in Vet Clinics as a certified Veterinarian Technical Assistant, working in emergency, exotics, and general practice for 8 years.
She now runs a full-time grooming salon that specializes in hand stripping.
Watch step-by-step, over-the-shoulder instructions that guide you through the entire process of hand stripping. From beginner to advanced techniques.
$499 value
Having trouble? Not sure what to do next? Contact me and I'll help you with your grooms! Better yet, you can send me pictures of your dog and I'll give you tips on how to get the best results.
$499 value
Get detailed lists on the most popular dog grooming tools, how to use them, and where to buy them. You'll find which tools I recommend for beginners, and which ones to avoid.
$147 value
Prevent painful injuries and discomfort with my vet approved essential checklist that you must follow before every dog groom.
$147 value
Never miss out on new lessons and come back anytime. This course and any future updates are yours for life.
$499 value
The bonus workbook details 8 popular hand stripped dog breeds with a color coded chart. Use as a visual reference so you know the length and shape of each body part.
$149 value
Watch the 2-hour classroom session where Katlin demonstrates how to hand strip 4 different wire haired dachshunds.
$149 value
If the Handstripping Masterclass doesn’t help you improve your grooming, we offer a no-questions-asked 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Watch my videos, try my tips and techniques, and if it doesn’t work then quite simply I don’t deserve your money. Email us and we’ll send you your money back. No hard feelings. It’s that simple.
BONUS #1
Included with your course is the Patterns Workbook. A visual reference with the 8 most common hand stripped breeds. Once you’ve gone through the course and learned to hand strip, use the Patterns Workbook to master the exact length and shape of each breed.
BONUS #2
While the masterclass is already over-the-shoulder, we thought a live demonstration and Q&A would be even more beneficial.
Katlin recorded a live 2-hour demonstration where she deep-dives into all things hand stripping, and then hand strips 4 wire haired dachshunds.
The Handstripping Masterclass is taken completely online. 31 online video lessons along with essential reading lessons are accessible from any web browser, phone, tablet, or laptop. They are yours for life.
The information is organized carefully into modules so your learning is self-paced. Enjoy learning today, next week, or next year.
This course is 31 video lessons over 6 chapters (Approx. 5.5 hours), all packed with my years worth of career knowledge. I explain the tools you’ll use, then watch over my shoulder as I show exactly how I groom various different breeds.
The Hand Stripping Masterclass is your complete digital companion, combining my decades of experience as a professional groomer and veterinary assistant into crystal-clear video tutorials you can access anytime, anywhere.
Think of it as having a personal grooming mentor in your pocket.
Whether you’re on your phone during lunch break, your tablet in the grooming room, or your laptop at home – every lesson is just a click away.
And once you’re enrolled, these tutorials are yours forever.
No subscriptions, no time limits, just lifetime access to master hand stripping at your own pace.
You’ll be right there with me as I demonstrate every technique in detail.
Watch over my shoulder as I walk you through each breed’s specific needs.
I’ll show you exactly which tools to use, how to hold them, and most importantly – how to keep your dog comfortable throughout the process.
The course is carefully organized into bite-sized modules, so you can learn at whatever speed works for you.
Start and stop whenever you need, review techniques as often as you like, and build your confidence step by step.
Whether you dive in today or dip your toes in next month, your comprehensive grooming education will be waiting for you
Watch a short clip from the full course
Namely, this course is taken at your own pace. Since there is no exam, grading, or live classrooms, it is difficult for me to judge each student’s progress and award them a certificate of completion.
I should also note that in my experience as a groomer, online certificates do not hold much weight. Groomers and pet facilities prefer to see a portfolio of finished grooms or have you do a live demonstration to better judge your skills.
Most Terrier Breeds and Wirecoated breeds are required to be hand stripped. If you are unsure you can see the full list of breeds here, or join the handstrip facebook group and post a picture of your dog to receive grooming advice.
Absolutely. We start at the very beginning and get you up to speed with the basics, and then walk you through full hand strips.
Not at all, I’ll take you step-by-step through the entire process, and I always assume you are starting from the very beginning.
We’ll walk you through the best practices for safety and comfort first before teaching you how to handstrip.
To get started with hand stripping you’ll need a few essential tools.
It’s possible to handstrip with just using your hands, but I highly recommend beginner and intermediate groomers make use of specific tools.
I recommend a set of stripping knives, carding knife, chalk, and a rake. We go over these in detail in the course.
Think of these as a valuable investment for saving time and providing the best possible results.
If you’re just grooming your pet at home you can handstrip on the couch, floor, bed, or wherever is comfortable. It will leave behind some hair so I recommend laying down a blanket or towel first. Or try hand stripping outdoors if it’s nice out.
Setters and English Cocker Spaniels require specific Carding techniques unique to those breeds (along with some scissoring).
This course is specific to handstripping wire coated dogs.
Since we do not cover the techniques required to groom Setters and English Cocker Spaniels, this may not be the course for you.
Schnauzers have a unique pattern that are hand stripped and also clipped / scissored.
While this course will prepare you for the hand stripping portion, we do not cover how to scissor or clip dogs.
If you’re unsatisifed please contact me within 30 days of purchase for a full refund – You can reach me at support@primpawsgroomingacademy.com
If there’s something missing from the course that you want me to add don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m always updating and adding new content to my courses to make them even better.
I’m always updating my courses based on your feedback. I would love to hear from you. If you feel there is anything missing or you want me to expand on certain topics feel free to reach out to me on the course page, facebook, or by email: support@primpawsgroomingacademy.com
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