Border Collie Dog Grooming Instruction

Border Collie Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Border Collie Puppies and Dogs just needs time, care and patience. The level of grooming and time spent on grooming will depend on the breed and size of the dog. The following chart provides a brief overview of the grooming requirements of a Border Collie puppy or dog:

• Border Collie Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Border Collie is medium and will therefore require regular grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as dense & soft
• Time and Frequency of Grooming: Grooming will take time twice per week

Border Collie Dog Grooming Instruction - Brushing Hair and Coat
Most dog's hair and coats need some attention. The Border Collie dog grooming instruction for caring for your dog's hair or coat is as follows:

• Groom your dog or puppy's coat two times per week
• It is important to maintain the health of the coat & to remove any tangles
• Use a slicker brush, start at the head of the dog/pup & follow the hair growth
• Go over the coat afterwards using a fine tooth comb
• If you are bathing your puppy or dog, always groom the coat first in order to remove tangles as this will help to prevent further knotting of the hair. This breed doesn't need to be bathed too often as their skin is a little sensitive and it will dry out

Border Collie Dog Grooming Instruction - Bathing your Dog
Bathing your dog is very important for its health and hygiene. During bathing check your dog for lumps, bumps, parasites, fleas and skin irritations or allergies. Border Collie Bathing instruction is as follows:

• Wash your dog or puppy when they are dirty or smell!
• Gather bathing equipment and place bathing tools and shampoo near to bathing area
• Place a mat and towel next to bath
• Check the water temperature of the bath - ensure that a minimal amount of water is used
• Gradually place the dog in the bath - be aware that this may frighten your pet
• Gently shampoo your pet - be careful of delicate areas such as eyes and ears
• Rinse shampoo and towel dry. Then brush the hair

Border Collie Dog Grooming Instruction - Trimming Nails
Some dogs do not need their nails trimmed as they are kept short by general activities. However, should your dog's nails become long then they should be trimmed. It is important to know exactly what you are doing, as cutting too deep into your Border Collie dog's nails can cause damage and pain. Written instruction is not enough as the risk of hurting your Border Collie is too high.

• Your vet can help initially by demonstrating how to trim your dog's nails and supervise your first attempt
• Spend some time touching your dog's paws and gently squeezing the area around the nails in order to familiarize them with this sensation
• Seek advice from your vet about the most appropriate nail clippers for your pet

Border Collie Dog Grooming Instruction