How to cut the nails of a Border Collie? The nails of a Border Collie are very hard, and they will shrink when you cut them. Therefore, you should cut the nails of a Border Collie quickly and accurately. The hair on the soles of Border Collies is too long and can easily slip, so you should be careful when cutting your nails. Trim the hair on the paws of the Border Collie by the way; trim the nails regularly according to the growth rate of the Border Collie's nails to prevent the nails from getting too long and rolling back into the flesh.

1. Trim nails quickly and accurately

The Border Collie’s nails are very hard, so you have to be decisive when cutting them at the end, because when the Border Collie notices that you are about to cut your nails, it will pull back. Never use scissors to clip the Border Collie's nails when he is retracting his paws, as this will make him feel very uncomfortable.

2. Trimming the hair on the soles of the feet

Because the hair on the paws of the Border Collie is too long, it will slip easily, so while cutting the nails of the Border Collie, you can also trim the hair on the paws of the Border Collie. For border colts, the friction between the soles of the feet and the ground is very important.

　3. Regular pruning

Depending on the speed of nail growth, it is necessary to trim the Border Collie’s nails once every 7 to 10 days. Sometimes nails that are too long will curl back into the flesh, so be careful. When pruning, hold the front of the Border Collie's toes firmly, confirm the location of blood vessels and avoid them. After cutting, use a file to round off the sharp corners.

4. Cutting and bleeding treatment

Sometimes no matter how careful you are in cutting, you may accidentally cut a blood vessel and cause bleeding. At this time, as long as the bleeding is stopped correctly and calmly, it will not only reduce the bleeding of the Border Collie, but also reduce the pain in the shortest time.