teganandjessmom23

Why have a couch or furniture if the dogs are not on it. I think the no dogs on furniture is stupid. I sit on the floor so the cats and dogs can have the couch. This is their house not mine. I grew up with pets only outside so when I got married I brought my pets inside.

I wish some of you lived by me. I own my own grooming business and I only charge 40 for a full groom and give out loyalty cards. I bathe mine every week and they get a full groom once a month. If you don't want a stinky border but don't want to pay a groomer I recommend a slicker brush, comb, show sheen and some dog cologne from nature specialties. Few minutes later the dog looks better and smells great. Groomers will trim the feet and shave the pads so you get a better deal but even with me being a professional I don't always have the time to give them a good groom or bath. A stinky border is a happy border!

There is nothing more fun in the world then to hike with a border. My husband and I did a 24 mile hike in northern Michigan last year. They did wonderful. Jess got tired around mile 20 but Tegan pullled me the whole time. We got to lake Superior and let them swim around mile 14 and they enjoyed the break.

I love the spa day being rolling in something and being in the creek that is how mine would rather be. As far as shaving a lab it is stupid. I hate doing it yes they shed less for a few months but they still shed. People don't realize if they actually comb out their dogs that the coat does insulate from the heat and also that they won't sunburn. People are stupid but I do my job with a smile. There are some dogs I have flat out refused to shave. I pretty much won't shave an outdoor dog. Border collies are as spoiled as poodles so that person needs to learn a few things. I see more poodles in bad shape than borders. Thanks for the responses I love hearing how other people keep their dogs in shape. Honestly if I was not a groomer I would prob give them a bath a few times a year and comb the out 1 a month. that is what my lab gets. My lab does not get shaved she is outdoors all the time and enjoys her life.

I am a professional groomer and own my own business. Here lately I have had a lot of bc. I had 1 on Mon 1 on Wed and 1 on Fri and this week I have 2 on weds. All but 1 have been so wonderful for me. They just got a bath tidied up and feet trimmed. the 2 Weds are getting shaved. Yes I know and I tell my clients they should not be but I shave mine as well. Here in central Ohio bc get shave 2 to 3 times a here vets actually recommend it. Does any one else take theirs to a groomer or just comb them out them selves? I like them with the full coat they are so pretty but fro me we have no air condition in the house and Jess is always in the creek or rolling in something dead so I like her short but come winter I love her long soft coat. I actually do a lot of bc mixes they are every where here and I enjoy being with them. My 2 go to work with me and people say they have always wanted one. I hear that a lot.

Mine like to wear them. They carry their own water and treats.

I am a professional groomer and I shave mine in the summer. You are not suppose to shave a border it can ruin the coat. I still shave mine and others every year. The furminator is awesome but will ruin the coat as well. Slicker. rake and a comb are the best. Maybe some thinning shears and coat king if really thick. The furminator if used to much will hurt the skin. A lot of groomers use it to much and the dog bleeds and they never tell the owner. It ticks me off. I bathe mine every 3 weeks but I use professional soap free shampoos that you can't buy in a store.

I went ahead and switched to Fromm. They are so happy! Jess is a picky eater but I soon as I put in in she goes after it.

I have been fedding TTOW for 3 years now. My dogs love it and do great on it but they are made out of the same facory as Diamond and Chicken Soup for the Soul and they have both reacalled here lately. So I have been doing some research. I saw that Fromm was really good so I bought some. They love it even more. The only problem is it is small bites and not sure if that is ok for border collies. They eat slowly but I still worry that they will choke. So I wasn't sure if any of you feed it or know anything about it?

When I first got my one border Jess she was on top of one trying to eat it alive. We get her when she was 1 and she had been around chickens before and was fine. We yelled at her and put the half dead chickden back. The chicken lived just didnr move for 4 days. that was 1 and 1/2 years ago. Now we have babies and she just looks at them. We kept the chickens loose and Jess we vever seperated them we just would watch her and say easy be nice and the chickens and her became friends. we still will always keep our eyes on her. She does kill groundhogs and knows the taste of blood but can be trusted with the chickens and rabbit. Good luck just work with her it will be ok.