Border Collie Grooming on the Gold Coast: Keep Your Smart Pup Ready for Action

If there’s one thing every Border Collie owner knows, it’s this: these dogs don’t stop.
They’re fast, clever, loyal to a fault, and somehow manage to always look stunning—even when they’ve just rolled through a sand dune, charged into a muddy puddle, or herded every leaf in the park.

Here in Miami QLD, with all its beach, bush, and dog-friendly cafes, our Border Collie clients have their work (and play) cut out for them. And that means their coats can get pretty wild, pretty quick.

Why Border Collies Need Regular Grooming (Especially on the Gold Coast)

Border Collies have a double coat that’s made for action. The outer layer is water-resistant, while the undercoat is dense and soft—designed to protect them in all kinds of weather. That’s great for their energy levels but tricky for maintenance, especially in our humid, sandy climate.

Here’s what we’re dealing with:

• Shedding like crazy, especially during seasonal coat blows
• Sand, salt, and dirt getting trapped in that thick undercoat
• Matting behind the ears, underarms, and legs (hello, beach burrs!)
• Grass seeds burrowing into paws and fur during runs
• Skin irritation from trapped moisture and saltwater

Without regular grooming, things can get messy—fast.

Our Favourite Border Collie Grooming Styles

Border Collies aren’t about fancy cuts—they’re about function and comfort. But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep them stylish while giving them the coat care they need.

Here are the top styles we recommend at Pets Juicy:

1. The Natural Deshed and Tidy

This is our most popular service for Collies. It focuses on removing loose undercoat, brushing out tangles, and giving the outline a neat, polished finish.

What we do:

• Deshed using professional tools
• Warm bath with a gentle shampoo
• Blow dry to fluff and lift the coat
• Trim feathering on legs, tail, and chest
• Tidy up the paws, ears, and hygiene areas
• Nail trim and ear clean-up

Perfect for: Active dogs who love the surf and sand but need a little polish.

2. The Comfort Trim

Some Border Collies, especially seniors or those with extra-thick coats, need a bit more help staying cool and comfy. The Comfort Trim involves slightly shortening the body coat and feathering, without losing that classic Collie look.

Why it works:

• Reduces matting and tangles
• Helps with drying time after swims
• Keeps them cooler in hot, humid Gold Coast weather
• Still maintains that natural, sporty outline

Ideal for: Older dogs, heavy-coated Collies, and dogs who spend a lot of time outdoors.

3. The Adventure-Ready Clip (Low Maintenance)

For busy, beach-loving Collies (or humans who can’t keep up with brushing), we offer a practical, shorter trim that keeps the coat manageable while protecting the skin. We never shave the coat down fully—but we’ll reduce length enough to prevent constant tangles and beach debris.

Perfect for: Dogs who live at the beach or park, rolling through sand, salt, and dirt daily.

Bonus: They’ll dry faster, stay cleaner, and still look fabulous.

Our Grooming Routine for Border Collies on the Gold Coast

Every Pets Juicy groom for Border Collies is tailored to their coat condition, activity level, and lifestyle. Here’s our process:

• Deep-cleansing bath to remove sand, salt, and dirt
• Deshed with professional tools to lift trapped undercoat
• Blow dry with coat separation to reveal hidden mats and knots
• Brushing and de-matting as needed
• Trimming feathered areas (legs, chest, ears, tail)
• Nail clip, paw pad clean-up, ear cleaning
• Coat conditioning to soften and protect against the elements

Gold Coast Grooming Tips for Border Collie Parents

Here’s what we’ve learned from our local dog-loving clients in Miami, Burleigh, and the wider Gold Coast:

• Brush at least twice a week, more during coat-blowing season
• Rinse and towel dry after beach swims to remove salt and sand
• Check ears and paws regularly—grass seeds and beach debris hide easily
• Avoid full shaves—their double coat protects them from both heat and cold, so we focus on thinning and tidying instead
• Stay on schedule—grooming every 6–8 weeks is ideal for keeping them healthy and comfy

Why Pets Juicy is the Gold Coast’s Favourite for Border Collie Grooming

We’re not just about pretty cuts. We’re about keeping your dog happy, healthy, and ready for the next run. Our groomers:

• Understand the double coat structure of Border Collies
• Use deshedding tools that really work
• Know how to calm active, nervous, or beach-hyped pups
• Customise grooms for beach life, bush walks, and everything in between
• Work at your dog’s pace, with lots of cuddles and patience

Plus—we’re locals. We know what Gold Coast dogs need, and we deliver.

Ready for a Border Collie Glow-Up?

Your Border Collie deserves a grooming session that matches their smarts and energy. Whether they’re a full-time beach bum, a backyard herder, or a café cutie, we’ll help them look sharp and feel amazing.

Book your next Gold Coast dog groom session with Pets Juicy in Miami and keep your pup ready for the next adventure.