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My pup is 11 m.o. and I've used an undercoat brush from day 1 on him. My groomer says there is very little left and a dream to groom. The brush has many metal wires that are curved inward at the end and it pulls it out every time I brush him, which is 3 x week. I finish with a long metal comb.
My mom would collect the undercoat from me, wash it, dry it, and stuff puffs for puff quilts, which were as warm as down. The quilts took forever to dry after laundering, though. A day in the sun on the clothesline and another hour in the dryer. They were puffy for sure.
Some of what we've learned with our girl:
- The type of meat matters. She can't handle chicken, for some reason; it will always give her diarrhea. Pork is safer, but sometimes gives her trouble. Beef works well.
- Costco! We buy Mission Hill Beef Pot Roast which is precooked and comes with a gravy. I just dice up the beef roast and mix it all with the gravy. One roast is ~$15 and lasts us 2 weeks, so $30 a month.
- We mix ½ cup of human grade wet beef with 1½ cup of Nutro Lamb & Rice (~$55). She only eats one meal a day (that's her choice. We used to do breakfast & dinner, but as she's gotten older she just doesn't eat breakfast, so now we skip it).
I use a Sanitaire commercial upright vacuum. I clean the brush roller weekly with a poodle comb I got on Amazon, which I also use on the dog. I've spent a small fortune on vacuums over the years due to dog hair, and the Sanitaire is around 9 years old now. You do have to keep the bag clean or it smells like a wet dog when you vacuum. Finally, I got rid of all the carpet a few years ago, installed hardwood, and only vacuum area rugs now.
Hi Barney! What a handsome fella you are :)
You could try a dog cooling vest like this one! She will be more vulnerable to heat stroke for a while, so your grandma could have her wear the vest while outside.
Also, I live in Florida and help my Rough Collies and Aussie mix cool down by dipping their paws in a collapsible water bowl. Dogs' main cooling mechanism is panting, but they also actually sweat through their paw pads. (This is why they sometimes leave faint pawprints on tile when it's hot.) If we're outside, we stop for frequent water breaks and dip their paws in one by one after they've had a chance to drink their fill.
If your grandma's Collie ever walks across hot pavement, you can help her out by getting her used to dog booties. Just make sure to get the mesh ones meant for hot weather, if you go that route.
I got my male Rough Collie, Sir Gustav, when he was 1 year old, and he had been shaved. His coat came back after a while and he was glorious (pics of him on Collie Chatter so you can see how his fur grew back in), so don't worry about that. Some people say shaving alters the coat quality forever, but hopefully it will be fine since it was just a one-time thing.
I've used the blow up ones from Amazon. If you have a pet supply store near you, they'd probably have them too. My dogs never minded the blow up collars.
Currently loving this new pin brush I got. Tips doesn't love it as much since it still pulls, but I keep telling her that the pulling is just the cost of so many fluffins. There's nothing for it.
I just got this lead a few days ago for my four month old collie. I got the 50 footer and I sort of wish I would have got the 100 footer, but it’s awesome anyways. You could practice with him in the backyard and he doesn’t have the option to ignore you when you call him. Happy Birthday to Louis!
Oh yes, what you are describing sounds exactly like our boy. We finally figured out that he does best on whitefish, we tried chicken, beef, pork...nothing worked.
He used to be a "picky" eater, but that's because we were free-feeding and leaving food out all the time. Then he wouldn't eat full meals and would throw up bile.
We removed his food from being out all the time, and switched him to 1 big meal a day, it was a game changer. He eats Wellness CORE Digestive Health Wholesome Grains Whitefish & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
- He also gets a packet of fortiflora probiotics at mealtime.
- He gets 3-4T of pureed pumpkin when he has loose stool. He loves it!
- We strictly keep him off of bones/chews he can eat as they mess him up.
My collie does this as well. It could be a cooling thing, anxiety, but I also believe it has to do with maybe being carsick or trying to prevent it. The drool and panting may keep them from throwing up?
I ordered these fans on Amazon for my car in the backseat to keep her super cool. Since I put these up in the back for her, her drooling is less. I also got her a little “chilly” pad.
Lassie Dog Seat Covers for Cars Back Seat 100% Waterproof with Mesh Visual Window Durable Scratch Proof Nonslip Dog Car Hammock with Universal Size Dog Cover for Cars, Trucks & SUVs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DD4R19Q
I use this brush to comb his pants while we are in bed at the end of the night. I comb it gently in small sections while he sleeps.
There's such a variety in coats among roughs! My boy is 1yr 3mos and not as fluffy. His undercoat was coming out in chunks all over the apartment and I was losing my mind. Our slicker from the puppy days was getting stuck in the dense fur and I recently lost my ball end pin brush.
Went for an undercoat rake (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091TN3Q85/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it was *perfect*. Easily picked up all the loose undercoat that was just waiting to work its way out. I also took him to a DIY dog wash place and did a full shedding shampoo wash followed by a high velocity coat blowout and more rake work. Now it's at a point where the pin brush and slicker are becoming useful again.
I can highly advise getting one of these rake comb things.
I think it is called a matt breaker?
I have been using it on my Collie for about 2 years now and it is by far the best method ive found since she freaks out with clippers near her ears, and scissors can nick them.
You just grab the fur close to the skin, so you arent pulling their fur, and then work the breaker through the clump of matted fur in a sawing motion. The serrations do all the work.
It cuts up the clump so you can easily prush it out with a slicker brush.
If you keep up with a normal brushing routine, you only have to do it once every few 4 months or so.
We use a Gentle Leader for walks and otherwise she doesn't wear a collar.
Do you have a website in your area like next https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/ ?
People are so good at sharing information and keeping their eyes peeled for lost dogs. Sending you good wishes that he is home soon!
I toss a rechargeable LED ring around my guys neck, in addition to his collar. We spend time in Idaho in fall/early winter where off-leash trails/jaunts are more allowed and common.
BSEEN LED Dog Collar, USB Rechargeable, Glowing pet Dog Collar for Night Safety, Fashion Light up Collar for Small Medium Large Dogs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CCP1UPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3WBPTS7BSKDFVFTK50GV
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNQRCS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CY6JZRTEKSZ4HRGFQG2N](This)blow dryer is what I use with the concentrator attachment. It does an excellent job, but I’m sure you are looking for something even more powerful.
I got this in the mail today and he loves it. He’s doing great with our short ride a few times up and down the street.
One like: Dog Comb, Cat Comb with Rounded and Smooth Ends Stainless Steel Teeth, Professional Grooming Tool for Removes Tangles and Knots, Pet Comb for Long and Short Haired Dogs, Cats and Other Pets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088BN4XD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W7JJWF3AYFN515KK7BKJ
Keep in mind it does need to be a very patient activity lol.
My go-to is a pin brush like this. Make sure the pins are long enough to get all the way down to the skin and sturdy enough not to bend or rip out when pulled through dense undercoat.
I also use a fine tooth comb behind the ears + armpits, as that's where he has downy fur that easily mats. His favorite is a super, super soft bristle brush on the face, which sort of helps remove the short hairs shed there, but it's mostly to make grooming more pleasant.
We have a whole box of stuff that gets used on occasion, but I could probably get by all year round with just my pin brush and comb.
this is way too long to read lol
grab this and lather it in peanut butter. slap it on something you can clean (fridge) and get used to brushing your dog.
9 times out of 10 the owner is brushing too hard.
Figure out what bothers your dog. Adjust. These are a clean breed and should enjoy being groomed.
I do, we have limited space in our kitchen and no pantry to speak of so I found this nifty gadget to both store food and act as an elevated feeder. No complaints so far! <3
I've found that my girl doesn't like the coat rake style. Maybe it pulls too much? But she will tolerate a pin needle brush better.
But yeah... it's normal and it's a lot of brushing!
I’ve been thinking about getting something like this. I will be interested to hear any tips, too. Thanks for posting the question.
Investing in a professional dryer (this one from amazon is quite nice https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WLQPJ58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_iff1FbAN36KPB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) is a good idea so you can regularly just blow out the undercoat.
We got this one in size small. You can even send it to your breeder and have your pup practice wearing it before she gets to you!
It was super soft and comfortable for the first month and a half. My girl at 8 weeks
We started with this variety pack. 10 months later she still plays with a lot of them. The biting didn't really stop until she got her adult teeth, now she has a super soft mouth.
I live in PNW too. In my opinion the biggest problem in wet weather is how dirt my dog gets in his underbody. He gets muddy, wet, twigs get stuck on his legs...
Last month I got my rough collie some pants! We get a lot of looks on our walks ( when it's wet and muddy) but I'm happy that he is not dirty. If it's only wet/muddy outside he wear his "pants", if it is raining I add a simple rain poncho. The pants I got from Amazon, the poncho at the local pet store.
Our Tippy has a SUPER sensitive stomach. We tried switching her to a raw diet, and that made it worse for her (increased vomiting, loose stools). She gets a cup of Nutro Lamb & Rice as well as a 1/2 cup of whatever meat we are having for dinner (steak, fish, lamb, etc). For reasons I can't understand, chicken always gives her trouble.
It's a messy process! Thank goodness for our hardwood floors and Nature's Miracle odor & stain cleanser.
We buy a fairly high end kibble, Nutro Wholesome Essentials Lamb & Rice, but we also supplement that kibble with another 1/4-1/2 cup of real meat like pork, beef, salmon, etc. For some reason, chicken upsets her stomach so we avoid that.
Hiro is not allowed stuffed toys, we thought that would be too confusing to keep him away from the human children's toys. But if that's not a concern you have, he wants them SO BAD. The closest we'll get is firehose material.
At the moment, we're mostly just trying a variety to find what he likes. Ropes are a favorite so far, both alone and for tug. Rubber toys, like tires and Kong are great too. People have varied opinion on antler, but he has a split one (only under supervision) and loves that as a treat.
Edit - forgot about the nerf football - We found he kept grabbing crocs shoes, so got a nerf football toy that's a similar material. Similar to but not exactly this: https://www.amazon.com/Nerf-Dog-Medium-Large-Rubber/dp/B00EUV6SCY
West Paw Zogoflex Qwizl Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Puzzle Treat Toy for Dogs, 100% Guaranteed Tough, It Floats!, Made in USA, Large, Aqua Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9YT6Z1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TnfYAbWQEHYTT
This thing really extends the life of bully sticks, and I even stuff some treats in it too. Both my Collies love this thing. Also of course Kong’s. My dogs in particular like pull toys and LOVE chewing so teething and regular chew toys.
Rolled leather collar is the best for preventing matting
Coastal Pet Products 2208 Leather Latigo Round Dog Collar, 1 by 24 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041KTO98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kUAQzbE94218K
he might be okay in an apartment, just be prepared to spend A LOT of time outside. At least 2-3 hours per day, total, spread out. We have a split-level mid-century house and the room we spend the most time in is the fixed up basement. That's where we keep his crate, and until he was 8 months he refused to try to learn the stairs. So he was a basement-dwelling dog for many months, which was fine since we only went upstairs to eat and sleep. So he is very socialized. Anyway, our basement-living area is about 900-square feet with minimal furniture, so there's a large open area for him to romp around. Plus our large yard was right out the basement door, so he could go out whenever he wanted. He now climbs stairs and has access to every room. He's starting to spend a few nights on our bedroom floor but he grunts and groans in his sleep (like a person sighing from being comfortable) and it keeps me up. So we'll have to work on that or come up with a solution. He's so funny!
So yeah, he should be fine in the space of your apartment but he'll need AM and PM walks, numerous potty breaks, plus more outdoor play/training time. A 50-foot leash that trainers use for recall would be great, and you could let him run in a park that allows it. This will be key. I think a collie would be frustrated to always be on a 6-10 foot leash, even while running/training. Is there an open area nearby you can go to every day? They are herding/farm dogs so need to run freely. This leash is what we use at parks: http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Gear-Cotton-Training-Black/dp/B000Y909RG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437851285&sr=8-1&keywords=long+dog+leash&pebp=1437851294419&perid=0BSPJ59PFMH3VK4FDQJ1