Grooming two border collies

[@Maggie4paws]

Sean, I am a senior grandma in the USA who has been enjoying your channel and family for about a year. I love watching you work with the dogs and I appreciate the amount of time and love that you have to put into their training. Thank you for all you do and the great content that you give us from the farm, your home and from Scotland. Thank you

[@TexasJen]

Sean, could you give us the name of this wonderful vacuum brush and even a link if possible. I have Chows and a long haired cat... Its a battle with the hair! I love your videos and all the pups. I've been to Scotland and love it thanks for sharing you life. We love it and know it takes time away from your family life! ❤

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Wow, thank you I appreciate you supporting us

[@sienaneering9314]

Thank you, this was a great video. I have a border Collie puppy, this was great information.

[@Aumacsnigrand]

I have a 3 1/2 year old beautiful border Collie. She's a rescue from an Amish puppy mill. We've had her over 4 months, and she's the sweetest dog I've ever had. We take 4-5 mile walks every day, and working on socializing her. She's fine with other dogs, but still pretty scared of humans. I'm enjoying your channel, and can't Wait to work with Sparkle in scent training, etc. She's SO smart and intuitive!

[@eshea3621]

​​@@AumacsnigrandIn the U.S. you can work your dog on stock even if you don't have a farm. You might want to give it a try. I have seen thin nerve dogs gain a lot of confidence as a result of doing what their genes are screaming to do. There are a # of networks that offer this opportunity and you will find trainers for testing and training on their sites as well as trial dates. I highly recommend going to some trials not only to get an idea what goes on but to see the different styles of stock work offered by each. My favorite is AHBA American Herding Breed Association for all breeds. Especially like their ranch dog and large flock courses which are less stylized and more realistic. Next is ASCA Australian Shepherd Club of America. All breeds may show in their trials and they have an extensive list of trainers and numerous trials in U.S and overseas. Re Border Coliies there are a # of associations- except for IBCA most are regional and a bit of googling stock/ herding trials should pop them up. BC trials generally operate on a diff basis for their trial classes. Instead of Course A level 1,2 or 3 you will see classes divided by skill level of dog & handler- pro/pro both are experienced and have probably competed / titled b4; pro/novice adj is 4 either dog or handler so might be pro handler w novice dog or a novice handler w a pro dog; finally novice/ novice. The pros always show first. Don't despair if you are just starting out - hang around to watch novice/ novice - it will give you hope😊. Finally there is the AKC my least favorite. Scared of naturally working dogs because PETA types might perceive them as being out of control (NOT!) so as a result select and reward robotic dogs directed footstep by footstep. They do offer some testing classes however wh can open the door to the herding world. There are also some smaller speciality venues such as USCA United Schutzhund Clubs that offer trials based on the German style of large flock herding. It's fun. You see the lightbulb come on over their head as it hits them that YES this is what I was meant to do. It can boost confidence. Hope you give it a try. Where are you located?

[@shellybasse2783]

Sean, you live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, you have the sweetest wife, the most amazing dogs, and you have the coolest accent!! Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us!!

[@christineplaton3048]

Agreed

[@diaporto]

All true!

[@Joy_56]

so refreshing to hear sensible advice for keeping a dogs coat healthy.

[@sjaron23]

Storm and echo are living their best lives.

[@janetsmiley6778]

My dog (double coat) loved the vacuum brush. We did not shampoo very often. He got a brisk 3 mile walk Mon-Friday and a brush when needed. When coming into the house in inclement weather, we said “whipe😢feet” and he would lie down to let us clean them. His name was Buster and his ashes sit on my fireplace mantle between two Staffordshire dogs. Beloved companion.

[@shermoore1693]

I love watching you cuddle and play with the dogs. When I was a child we lived in Dorset we went to sheepdog trials quite often and I used to get really upset seeing some shepherds being gruff with their dogs. It's just wonderful to see how you love them and they love you. Thanks for your videos, they make me happy!

[@pemi6249]

I adopted a Border Collie 5 weeks ago from a bad home. Your channel is really great and I watch every video. Greetings from Germany!

[@aisha2370]

Bless your heart. ❤

[@pg4662]

@pemi6249 you're clearly a super person, rescuing any dog is great, rescuing a border collie is dedication! Well done to you, it's a great thing to do and I'm sure you will never regret it.

[@pemi6249]

@@pg4662 Thank you very much🤗

[@pemi6249]

Thank you!

[@brigidconroy2111]

Bravo for taking on a rescue collie They are beautiful animals great capacity for love

[@rca-in-glasgow6781]

I left my heart in Scotland when my visa expired and I had to return to US. I enjoy your videos more than you can imagine. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️❤️❤️

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thanks for watching

[@sarahmottram3369]

❤ from blairgowrie Scotland....

[@anaouzounian1557]

I have spun my collie's undercoat into yarn. It makes such pretty, soft yarn.

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

It's nice to see the dogs all together. Hope you all have a lovely Sunday. ❤

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you you too

[@lichtmehr]

Thx Sean❤Nice to see Grandma Kate with her Duck🦆🥰✌🏻

[@anetteskyumlarsen8077]

❤ I had my Border Collie for 11 years, lost him due to a heart condition, but he never had a bath. As you said, let them dry and brush them and the dirt is all gone. I always brushed him before we went out, except for the night walk, so he had a quick brush at least 3 times a day. People always said that he looked so well taken care of and that made me happy. Thank you for sharing your life and dogs, I so enjoy following you guys and girls 😃🤗❤❤

[@ellenmadsen7308]

You can tell a lot about a person by how he interacts with his dogs!

[@carolynmurphy8216]

Hi Sean, your videos put a big smile on my face and heart. Thanks. Love to you all.

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thanks so much

[@maggieekane7845]

This grooming tutorial for Border Collies has been informative. Bc I lived in northern Vermont on the Canadian border, we had a lot of snow and dirty snow around the roads, this a little colder than Scotland wintertime and longer winters and no “marine affect” weather patterns. I don’t know where you live in Scotland, but Scotland is a 3/4 Island ( except on the border of England). I mention this bc my BC who was more white with large black patches on her back and head and half her tail and she was long coated, I had to groom and wash her every Spring. I would groom her every week during Springtime and when the days were warmer, I would give her a full bath with appropriate dog shampoo and conditioner. Maybe I might have washed her another time around Fall time. I lived on a dirt road in very rural farming area, so I often walked on the dirt roads especially when we would walk to the village about a mile away from home. I had heard before how important the dog’s natural oils help protect the skin and aid in their skin staying clean. But I did brush my BC at least once a month after the shedding in Springtime reduced usually by late May, when for about 10 weeks I groomed her a few times a week. I was lucky enough to live a life of companionship for 14 1/2 years with her. I still miss her. So, I get to enjoy living with the Border Collies vicariously with Echo, Storm, Kate and their companions, Sean and Stacey!!! Thx for all the time you take sharing your world with your working dogs, in Scotland, where my maternal ancestors came from not so very long ago! 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤🐕‍🦺

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you

[@Lilbit09]

Thanks for your interesting commentary! For wiggle worts they sure were calm😂 Storm and Echo playing was a treat, so lovely with your green, green grass. Love to Stacey!

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindakaymills8746]

It's always a pleasure watching you playing with the pups in the lush green grass. Storm and Echo really love to jump on you. I kept watching 'where's my Kate?' She made one brief run in, but then there she was mixing it up with rowdy Storm and Echo. I've watched Kate insert herself in the play situation when she thinks her discipline is needed. Kate is so sweet and so special. I love her so much. I love it too that you let Kate join in when she wants to, that you're not forcing her to be on camera or in the mix, just letting her come and go when she wants to. @seanthesheepman is my favorite YT channel. You have a piece of my heart. Love you all.🐾🩵🐾💚

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

I love how proud Storm is of the hair she produced!! She looks so happy when you show the big pile of shed hair! Both doggos look so happy after their sessions…and all three look so happy and content outside. Gorgeous property and gorgeous doggos!

[@lindaj5492]

Anyone else notice the ‘ready to pull up’ trousers with the wellies behind Sean? 😂

[@SpidersHandle]

mind your own business

[@jahmasin]

😂😂😂😂I did 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dlewis895]

WHAT ARE THE WELLIES. ?????

[@sasharey9160]

Hilarious and a FAB idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@boysen01]

Same thing firemen do. Pretty clever way to save time for when you want an outer layer

[@hastenichgesehn-m1d]

Thank you so much for being so kind with these wonderful dogs! ❤

[@user-yz4ie4iz5e]

I love seeing them work and it also warms my heart to see them just being dogs playing in the yard and loving their people.

[@jahmasin]

❤ It's soooo wonderful to see young people such as yourselves farming. I hope you are being well supported by your community ❤ Thanks for the videos ❤ Wonderful to watch ❤

[@doreenbunker234]

Im Scotish living in England, watching you video cheers me up. Love your dogs, border collie is my favourite breed. Sean you take care of these beautiful dog lovely to watch you work, play and take care of them. Well done.

[@brigidconroy2111]

We got a Scotch Collie from a pet store Whisky was beautiful and used to bathing We would take him to the salon and he would sit in front of the dryer thing he was THE BEST He was a stunning animal and loved people to stop and agree with him We had a border who only got bathed when he tangled with a skunk or when we went on vacation Mrs “Mulleys” bordered him He liked her also as much as mom and perhaps more than us She loved to wash him and brush out his coat His hair was so long and glossy he could have hawked shampoo No “Breck Girl” could have competed 😂

[@luannrice-ue4fh]

I was in Scotland years ago in July . It didn't get dark until very late. Very long days in summer! Nice to see what farm life is like in your country!

[@barbarakleeb1987]

It's just beautiful to see how you look after your dogs. All the best for the pregnancy of both of you! Take care! 😊😊😊

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thank you! 😊

[@Cheere]

Lovely bordercollies smart, best in the world, running, IQ, learn etc, lovely family behave well to the dogs

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thanks

[@kmdionis]

When they sit (sort of 😊) still, we can see how beautiful they are! ❤

[@lindareinking5326]

I loved the video. Your dogs are so devoted to you ❤❤

[@alexanderjohns1588]

My border collie left in January ‘24 aged 13 and your channel is a pleasure to watch and reminds me how very special collies are.

[@lindakaymills8746]

So sorry for your loss😢🌈

[@alexanderjohns1588]

@@lindakaymills8746 thank you I appreciate your thought. I still mourn her and wish she was here but she gave so much love, joy and laughter I feel privileged to have shared in her life.

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Looked like Echo enjoyed his grooming more than storm. I enjoy your videos I just started watching your videos and like them very much it's great to see what Scotland looks like in the spring. It looks like it's cold and windy.

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Welcome aboard! Yes he loves it

[@TamarLitvot]

Love watching the dogs play and Echo's obvious enjoyment of the brushing. But I feel like I missed something -- where is Kate? -- ah, just saw her at the end. I was worried!

[@terrimartel6558]

That is fantastic! You can really see the difference after you've used the grooming brush. Gets rid of dead skin and hair and brings the oils up. Our dogs have passed on , but I used to use the regular vacuum with a brush on our Chesapeake/Lab mix, but it wasn't especially for grooming. He loved it! One day I had the vacuum plugged in, heard it running, came around the corner and he was sitting next to it😆. It had a switch that was easy for his paw to reach. Sometimes it was hard to get floors vacuumed because he'd get in front of it and paw at it and end up being put outside😄. I would have loved a grooming vacuum like you have! The dogs look just super!

[@bobbieminami4484]

Great coat vacuum! Wow! What lucky dogs.

[@handebarlas6248]

Sean, you’re such a good dog owner. You clearly love them, and the fact that you brush them instead of washing them shows just how much you care❤ I love Border Collies, so beautiful and clever dogs. Luckily, there is one near where I live. The owner brings her to the park. As soon as she sees me her eyes brighten up, wagging her tail she wants to show me her tricks…Amazing animals ❤Thank you very much for your videos. It’s invaluable to see these precious ones in their natural habitat. All the best wishes from Turkey.🥰😇🇹🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Rubigirl33]

Love me some Scotland.

[@aisha2370]

Aye!

[@janechapman6448]

You're very kind and gentle with your dogs. They love and respect you so much. Great video on grooming and caring for the beautiful Border Collie coats❤

[@michellekleppel4775]

Love watching you interact with your dogs. Enjoyed learning how you groom them. I see you were "groomed" too. 😂 looking good. Prayers for you and your beautiful wife for a healthy pregnancy.

[@TheDiabeticHiker]

Hey Sean, I’m a recent subscriber but have watched a lot of your videos previously as my wife and I have a 2yr-old blue-Merle border collie out here in the desert of Utah. I record our adventures on my YT channel and try to include our BC when it’s legal to do so. He’s not a working dog in the sense of herding sheep, but he is an outdoor dog and loves our weekly outdoor adventures in the mountains or desert. Thanks for all of the advice and tips in taking care of our BC. We sure do love them!

[@vintagelady1]

always astonishing to me, whether brushing long or short haired dogs, I could have brushed for hours and still...more came out!! It was neverending until shed was over.

[@lisaa6099]

Ohhh i love this. I love border collies. Bless

[@yuannietan2358]

Echo is so easy to groom and such a good boy!❤😍

[@seanthesheepman5845]

I know he enjoys it

[@josephhaack5711]

The oils are good for waterproofing ! My Border Collie gets brushed/combed once a week and her teeth brushed! Long coat!

[@tassey]

That vacuum brush is such a big help. I have a Sheltie whose coat is like Echo and have come to the same conclusion about the best tool. Really good to see that the timing and amount of fur is about the same. Really find your videos helpful.

[@gletsu]

Man it is so clear your dogs LOVE YOU ❤

[@htb123]

I've got a shorthaired sheepdog who's a lot like Storm and tolerates being brushed but doesn't like it and is a wiggly grumble, keeps himself very clean but sheds so much coat at this time of yr. Lovely vid thanks for sharing :)

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Thanks for watching

[@LdnLady]

Love Storm is so affectionate.She lied so beautiful after her grooming brush , & she knows it too .

[@daniellamurphy9862]

I love the 🎶🎶🎶 Echo seems to.enjoy getting groomed. I love watching them kiss you❤❤❤

[@elizabethwezelman8547]

I always enjoy watching your video's, they are uplifting and enjoyable. Your dogs are a joy to watch, and this video was interesting in it's difference to seeing Storm and Echo at work. I have a five year old Australian Shepherd, who is often thought to be a long haired Border Collie. She had been used as a breeding female, who had three litters, but has never been a working dog. She is a gorgeous, calm, loyal and loving dog who brings so much joy to my husband and I in our senior years.

[@ladyliberty417]

Thanks for showing us a wee bit of your life with your wonderful dogs- it’s a great life Sean and all the best to Stacey as well❤️❣️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tamnoneedforalastname6775]

Thank you so much for showing us the vacuum! After seeing it on your video last year I bought one and now that's all I use on my border collies and they really like it! thank you for showing us this.

[@irishk.1041]

Patriot is a long hair curl back. She is shedding right now and the balls of hair that come off of her is amazing. I put it out for the mountain birds to use to build their nests with. I am sure they LOVE that beautiful soft fur. Never stays around long after putting it out for them :) I enjoy how much your dogs LOVE you and how happy they are. Good video's kiddo - keep up the good work. One mountain soul to another.

[@terrimills8609]

Love your doggies!

[@user-zn3rm3pl4b]

Thank you Seanthesheepman😊

[@ocean_hummer]

A fun, lighthearted video that also contains great info about grooming. The no-wash approach makes sense, and a lot of dogs don't like baths anyway! You all are such a hoot to watch when you play together. What trust Storm has in you to catch her when she runs and jumps into your arms. Love your videos. Thanks much! 💜

[@johnnyboyo33]

Brillant Sean and Stacey

[@mogyory2763]

Brilliant videos. Always brings a smile to my face. Thank you from Pennsylvania, America.

[@archies5841]

I am learning alot about Border Collies. Very informative video.😊

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davonnalivingston9547]

Hi Sean, love the videos! I have two border collies Seamus and Maxwell Silverhammer! I started following you after I got them for tips and you never disappoint. Congratulations on the new baby!

[@TamarLitvot]

Maxwell Silverhammer -- what a great name! (a great song even if the words are horrifying).

[@Robin-xr2tz]

@@TamarLitvot starting humming the song 🎶 right away 😂 great name!!

[@amilynnstapay796]

That vacuum groomer is the bomb! I love how you have your other boots and pants all set up against the wall. Most excellent. Now, I realize it may be too late, but do you place your clumps of extracted hair outside for animals to insulate their nests? Stay excellent!

[@RitaBregman]

Love to watch how gentle and caring you are and how much they reciprocate. I have a long-haired cat who would be in the next county if I tried to groom her with that vacuum. I admire your patience. 😻

[@Robin-xr2tz]

So much fun playing after the gentle grooming. Good on you Sean!!

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Yes, thank you

[@KarenSmith-r3z]

I love how Storm leaps onto your shoulders in the yard, Sean! She is Daddy's Girl, for sure! We have Shetland Sheepdogs here in California, and grooming is infrequent, as you say, but more often than you do it. Ours enjoy being brushed!. Your vacuum brush is really cool; I think my husband would like to get his hands on one of those gadgets! 🙂

[@joeblow578]

Echo is a Little Prince - but a big one! Kate is eating a mallard. 😆

[@PatriciaMinnick-j6l]

I and my son,hes35,loves dogs of any breed so much,when he work I take pictures of your dogs in action, he knew exactly what their bread for, the quickness in them is amazing😜⭐🌍🙏😘😚🤟🌹

[@rebacook9945]

My last name is Stirling, my ancestors came from Scotland, was fun when you did that video in the town of Stirling. Loved seeing you play with your dogs.

[@danastanton7819]

Thank you Sean. Lovely to watch as always. It's so relaxing watching the dogs.🇦🇺 australia

[@dimplesMcGillicuddy]

Hello, Sean! I’m in Louisiana, USA. It’s very hot here. I’ve been professionally grooming dogs for 38 years. I also belong to 2 border collies. I do agree they should not be bathed often. Mine don’t have a bad smell and it’s better for the skin to not be washed often. One thing I’d like to mention. The collars need to be removed and brush the rough really well. The collars tend to keep the dead hair on the dog and can be a perpetrator of hot spots. I use a high velocity blow drier to remove the dead hair on my pups. It works extremely well, even though they’re not wet, and they seem to enjoy it.

[@tas22222]

Such a hard working man :) Love your channel, keep up the great work! I notice their coats are always shiny and healthy, food choice is key and brushing as you said. Cheers to you and the mrs.

[@teachersusan3730]

Echo is lovely ❤

[@theswede303]

👋🏻 Good of you pointing out that often you just need to brush the coat. 👍🏻

[@deborahsexton3871]

I love your crew🥰 I love the way your relate with the dogs🥰

[@corinne7126]

I just love your videos and your dogs.

[@AndrewBlacker-t1d]

Owner with working dogs... One big happy time-out.

[@Losdiariosdemel]

I miss my border collie to pieces. Ypur videos remind me of her and make me happy

[@sasharey9160]

Magic hoover brush - love it

[@SeppoHollanti-bs4yi]

You really love your dogs and dogs love you too. Like all your videos.

[@lisa-r4w]

Echo looked like he loved being brushed. 😊 he's such a good boy! I love to see Storm jump up and you catch her! 😊 Is Kate a long haired border collie? Her coat looks longer than Storms but not like Echo's. But it's hard for me to tell exactly. Monty looked like he was having fun! ❤ Great video once again!

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Kate is long but fine hair so she doesn’t look as rugged as echo

[@heathergay5508]

Those dogs absolutely love you. What a great life for a border collie 😍

[@lleweyriggs7065]

Still loving your channel-thanks for great content and for letting us go with you on your journey-👍🙏👏🤗!!

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

Thank you Sean❤❤❤

[@chichitex1252]

Great video! Your dogs are obviously well taken care of. They are so beautiful!❤❤❤

[@oliveappleby8672]

One of the collies we had (rescue) as soon as you said the sound brr, she ran away😂😂😂. Your collies really trust you Sean. Gorgeous 🥰🥰

[@lmacdonald1281]

Amazing no ticks.

[@Midala87]

I have a border aussie mix with long fur and I absolutely love it. I don't get all hairy from her although it still manages to get everywhere and I can pull at her coat and not get a ton of hair within reason. I can actually pet her with wet hands and it will remain clean. The fur also becomes loose in clumps when it's ready to come out.

[@811dal54]

Please, can you tell me WHERE you get that vacuum type grooming tool My dog service dog is a long haired Boarder Collie cross Mahogany (wolf Sable) Malamute. I have fiber crafters, spinners & weavers ask for the hair to use in weaving & crafts. There's so much of it a device like this would sure help keep Moki comfortable.

[@LdnLady]

Echo sits like a King 👑

[@elaineolson550]

Hi Sean! Just the video I needed 😂. My two border collies are both smooth-coats and this is first idea I’ve found on how to groom them! The shedding brush/vacuum you have-my older girl has dry skin and I can’t find any comb that works. And they both shed….! (I don’t really give them baths either!). Thanks 😊. I will now get one of those contraptions!

[@leahkiviaho8856]

I've got a long coated collie GSD mix... she's yet to start shedding yet, but I understand the struggles with the long haired dogs! And mine doesn't get muddied, either LOL

[@alro11]

SO excited for the little one on the way❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryseguevara8131]

Great video! And great information!

[@greenshp]

You have no idea how much I needed this!! My border collie is an absolute mess right now! I'm happy - - but Tweed will not appreciate you at all, I'm afraid! LOL It's interesting what you said about Storm shedding more with her short hair; I had a heeler once, and also a long-haired border collie. The heeler shed about 3 x more! I had to laugh at them wiggling around - that is just a border collie's way. I always say to mine "You're like a FISH!!"" Tweed is a long-haired BC and I sometimes find mats behind her ears - they are hard to find and I run into them when scratching her ears. They are tight little mats of very fine fur though and must be uncomfortable for her. I usually end up taking a small pair of scissors and clipping them out carefully. Hard to do that when the fish is wiggling.

[@juliebates5315]

We are learning all the time !!❤️🦘

[@ronchar1481]

Echo is so handsome...😂

[@florenceobrien2822]

Great to see dogs and u groomed urself too Sean haaaa

[@seanthesheepman5845]

Yeah beers back in check

[@mariankay6482]

Happy dogs. That makes me happy, too!!!❤️

[@lynnloehr1566]

We had a heeler/corgi mix and I used to brush a 5 gallon bucket full of dog hair off of her in shedding season.

[@Alberto-h7g]

Están bellos !!!

[@teachersusan3730]

I used to have a short coat BC years ago. She loved grooming and was never really muddy and dirty. But she loved rolling in fox poo … therefore she needed baths regularly. 😂😂😂 When she was shedding her hairs were everywhere. Long coated George is easier in that regard. Hair comes out in chunks. And he is a good boy - very rarely does he roll in stinky stuff. 😊

[@sierrasky2491]

Echo doesn't mind the attention. They're so inquisitive and nosy😅

[@alexandradittmann8588]

Interesting about the short-coats feeling the heat more... I've heard a possible explanation lately (from a Samoyed breeder and groomer), saying the LONG hairs serve to transport the heat away from the body. Which is why clipping Samoyeds, and other plush-coated breeds, is never recommended. Thanks for the video; I remember you mentioning before that one shouldn't bathe a working dog with soap unless ablsolutely necessary. Followed this advice, and since then, my Estrela Mountain Dog has hardly ever suffered from winter rain soaking through her top coat, because of those natural oils protecting it.