CollieChaos

Hi Guys, When I get my new puppy, I want to be able to take him with me a lot, I can take him into work with me (the Pets Hotel in port melbourne), but I dont want to create seperation anxiety either. So I was thinking, perhaps I could do do some daycares outside of where I work (there is full daycare facilities there as well). Does anyone have any recommendations for daycare facilities? Preferably one where the dogs dont come home smelling like urine lol

Thanks for the tip on the furminator type tools, one will definately get no where near his coat now :) I will pick up an undercoat rake when I go to the pet store next (probably tomorrow :p ). I had also read about the ivermectin sensitivity as well, and thought it was quite odd! I was thinking of using sentinel for him, is that ivermectin based? At what age can I use that if its not? I will talk to the breeder as well and see if hes had his first bath yet, and what she used if so, and if she has any more tips :) What is a collie comb specifically? I like the lawrence tender care slickers too, I just need to find a store that stocks them :/ I've got a couple of pairs of good scissors, but they are in need of sharpening thanks to my bunny!

and thanks for the nail clipping tip, stupidly, thats not something I had thought of, but with my two kitties that will let me near them (the third is a very timid rescue), I play with their feet all the time so that they are used to it, so I probably would have ended up doing it without even realising. From working in boarding, I have seen what can happen if a dog isnt trained to be groomed or handled in unnatural ways for them, and I wont let this happen with my boy, 20kgs of snapping border wouldnt be fun!

I was going to use the furbuster on him for when he is older, and dropping his coat, does the fur breaking apply when he is older? Would an undercoat rake be better for when he is older? Is there a specific brand that is recommended if so? (price is no issue). My partner wanted an aussie shepherd, but I decided they were a bit too aloof for me, so when he is able to get another dog (when his staffs move onto the next world), he can get an Aussie. I figured I would meet him *kind of* half way by going a merle ;) I love that you call the feathers pants as well >.< My favourite client at work takes his border collie's pants off, it just doesnt look right!! At what age will it be safe for me to try the aloveen on him? or would it just be a case of doing a test patch on his tummy or something like that to see if he reacts?

Hi Guys, I'm getting my first Border Collie on Thursday, and I was wondering what are the essentials for keeping his coat in good condition. I have access to a professional grooming salon at work, but not being professionally trained (though I am good at getting knots and undercoats out :) )I am not sure of what equiptment will be the best for me to use on him. I have a slicker brush, a furminator style brush (its called a furbuster, works just as good but is cheaper), and a good comb, is there anything else anyone can suggest? Does anyone have a good recommendation for a shampoo and conditioner? I love using Aloveen, but I'm not sure if there is something that may be better? Any advice and input welcome :D

Thanks im so in love with him! He will be 8 weeks old when I pick him up from jetpets XD I think we have *almost* decided on Yahtzee but we will see what sticks when we pic him up Thursday arvo :D

+1 to this, worked for my childhood staffy as well, he got a balloon once and never did it again :)

My Border Collie comes this thursday!! Counting down the days!!