● Hand Stripping — North Lakes
Hand Stripping
For wire-coated breeds, done by hand the way the coat needs. That's the honest shape of hand stripping with us — no rushing, no shortcuts, and you (and your dog) always know what it costs before we begin.
✓ Locally owned ✓ Friendly service ✓ Upfront pricing
The honest list
What's included in hand stripping
Every hand stripping is the same deal: the parts below, done properly, every time.
- The cut shaped to the breed standard — or the photo you bring
- A finishing check from every angle before you see them
- A calm hello and settle-in before anything starts
- The exact price agreed before we start
- A gentle once-over — we mention anything worth watching
- Breaks whenever your dog needs them
Want to make it a bigger visit? Cat Grooming can be added — just mention it when you book.
Good to know
Booking hand stripping is the easy part — here's the practical bit:
- North Lakes — locally owned
- Call 07 3204 8871 to book
- Open Tue–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm · Sat 8:30am–2pm
Which dogs love this
Made for these ones
The hand stripping regulars at Piggy's Dog Grooming tend to be:
Breed classics
Poodles, Schnauzers, Terriers and friends — cuts done the way the breed standard intends.
The fresh look
Same dog, best version. A proper style makes your dog look exactly like themselves, only sharper.
Photo-day ready
A special occasion coming up? This is the visit to book before it.
How it goes
What to expect, start to finish
No mysteries — here's exactly how visit with us runs, start to finish.
1
Get in touch
Call 07 3204 8871 or send a message and tell us about your dog. You'll get a real answer and an honest price, not a runaround.
2
The visit
A calm hello, a settle-in, then the hand stripping itself — gently, at your dog's pace, with breaks whenever they're needed.
3
Home happy
You collect one happy, comfortable dog. If anything wasn't right, tell us — we'll make it right. Most regulars book the next visit before they leave.
Why it matters
More than hand stripping
A breed cut isn't vanity — the right cut works with how the coat grows, keeps it manageable between visits, and shows off what makes your dog who they are. Done wrong it takes months to grow out; done right it just works.
And because dogs aren't just pets — they're family — the visit matters as much as the result. Piggy's Dog Grooming runs on one rule: the dog's comfort comes first, every time, no exceptions.
Our promise
If you're not happy, tell us and we'll make it right — simple as that.
Also worth a look: Flea And Tick Bath · Full Groom — or get in touch and we’ll point you right.
Good questions
Hand Stripping — what people ask
The honest answers, before you even have to ask.
Can you match a photo or a previous cut?
Bring the photo! Tell us what you loved (or didn't) about previous grooms and we'll style to that. If something won't suit your dog's coat, we'll say so before we start.
How much does hand stripping cost?
It depends on size, coat and condition, so we don't guess — you'll have the exact price agreed before we start. No surprises, ever.
My dog gets anxious — will they be okay?
This is what we're known for. Nervous, young or golden-oldie — every dog gets the time they need. Tell us what helps when you book and we'll set the visit up around them.
How do I book hand stripping in North Lakes?
Call 07 3204 8871 (Tue–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm · Sat 8:30am–2pm) or send a message through the contact page — we'll get straight back to you.
Get in touch
Let's get booked in.
We're ready when you are — one call or message and it's in the diary.