How to bathe a Border Collie, raising a Border Collie requires regular bathing for cleanliness, but owners do not need to bathe it frequently because this can easily damage the protective layer on the skin, leaving the skin exposed and more vulnerable to bacteria and viruses.

Border Collie (detailed introduction)

First, owners should prepare the related bathing tools. For example, a bathing basin, hair dryer, towels, comb, shampoo, and so on. Before bathing, it is also necessary to interact and communicate with the dog to relax its nervous and resistant mood. At the same time, the dog's fur needs to be combed. Once the fur is smooth and the dog's mood is stable, bathing can begin.

Second, it is necessary to prepare the bathing water for the Border Collie. The water temperature for bathing is generally kept consistent with the dog’s body temperature. In hot summer, the water temperature can be a little lower, while in winter, the water temperature should be a bit higher. Before bathing, you can put the dog’s paws in the water to let it feel the temperature. If the dog accepts and does not resist, then you can start the formal bath.

Third, wet the body of the Border Collie with clean water, then apply shampoo. Use both hands to gently massage the dog’s body to clean dirt and dust from the fur. The owner’s massage movements should be slow and gentle, and the process must be careful, especially when cleaning the limbs, abdomen, and buttocks.

Finally, after massaging, promptly rinse the dog’s body with clean water to thoroughly wash off all foam on its body. Then use a towel to wipe the water droplets off the fur, and finally use a hair dryer to completely dry the wet fur to prevent the dog from catching a cold or getting sick.