hand stripping
Coat pulled by hand for terriers and other wire coats.
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Grooming By Karin is a one person dog grooming room at Rock Glen Bungalow on Leafield Road, Finstock. Hand stripping, clipping and scissor work, just outside Chipping Norton.
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One dog at a time, at their own pace
Hand stripping, full clips, scissor finishes, baths and puppy tidy ups. Tell Karin about your dog's coat and she will talk you through what suits it.
scissor finish
Shaping done with scissors for a soft, tidy outline.
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bath and blow dry
A wash and a full dry, for dogs who just need freshening up.
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full clip
A clip right through, taken to the length you ask for.
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puppy tidy
A gentle first visit so a puppy learns what grooming feels like.
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trusted with the tricky ones
13 Google reviews, every one of them 5 stars.
“My nervous cockerpoo was struggling to even get into the door but Karin came out to meet him and spent some time making him comfortable. … Karin took her time grooming Ziggy and was able to give expert advice on what would look best for his coat.”
“My reactive dog came to be groomed recently for the first time and Karin did an amazing job. She explained everything beforehand and took her time with him so he was comfortable. He looked and smelled amazing when we collected him.”
“Karin hand stripped my six year old border terrier beautifully. Luna can be quite anxious but immediately took to Karin and I felt completely comfortable and so incredibly grateful to find her.”
“was introduced to Karin by personal recommendation and wow, from moment met with my wire haired fox terrier an instant bond… wouldn’t even contemplate going anywhere else…. so many comments from strangers and fellow dog walkers on quality of the groom”
“Karin is amazing with my excitable Maltichon puppy Peggy. Peggy isn’t very good at ‘keeping still!’ However, Karin manages to give Peggy a superb makeover every time.”
“my dog really doesn't like been groomed, But she loves Karin, she made he feel at ease, so glad I found her, would highly recommend.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Karin takes her time and lets a worried dog settle before anything starts. Owners of reactive and anxious dogs say she explained everything first and their dogs were happy at pick up.
Wriggly puppies are normal and Karin works around them. Owners of excitable pups say they still come home with a proper makeover.
It means taking the old coat out by hand rather than clipping it off, and it suits wire coated breeds like border and fox terriers. Ask Karin about your dog's coat and she will tell you what she would do with it.
You do not need to decide in advance. Karin will look at the coat and give you her advice on what will look best on your dog.
Grooming By Karin is at Rock Glen Bungalow, Leafield Rd, Finstock, Chipping Norton OX7 3DB. It is a short drive from Chipping Norton and Witney.
Call or message 07883 354027 and say a little about your dog and the coat. Customers say Karin replies quickly and often fits them in sooner than expected.
Good to know
A few notes on coats
Short reads from the grooming room.
What a first groom looks like for a nervous dog
How a worried dog is introduced to the room, and what you can do at home beforehand to help.
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Wire coats: why terriers get stripped, not clipped
What hand stripping does to a terrier's coat, and the breeds it tends to suit.
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Brushing a doodle coat between visits
Where mats form on curly coats, and how to keep on top of them so the groom goes easier.
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