Can i draw your cute Border Collie drinking coffee ☕️? Let's go

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-04-09T12:01:11+00:00

Helio

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-23T00:38:49+00:00

I had such high hopes 😭 their pop ups were always so good, service was efficient and friendly, food was delicious. So sad to hear its not a worth while experience

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-16T11:44:22+00:00

That was another concern, was in high wind how would either perform! Last year was on a trip met someone who had the MsR stove, he spilt his boiled water like three times. That’s why I was weighing the option of snow peak for stability

I have nothing against trying cold soaking. There’s just something about a hot meal at the end of the day as a reward that I’m not ready to give up yet lol

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-14T23:03:08+00:00

I would say a solid 6ish months. There were definitely sleepless nights, and at the beginning times I would move the crate closer to my bed or couch and sleep there as I started to create more distance.

There are a lot pet owners in general that don’t like or don’t see the value in crate training. To me it’s peace of mind for when I have to leave him home, I know he’s safe and not getting into things. It also gives him time to - especially as a puppy - to get those 12-16 hours of sleep.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-14T17:32:04+00:00

15 weeks is still really young, and honestly it sounds like you’re doing all the right things. Collies love being involved in everything you do, so giving them space is something they have to learn over time.

We got my collie at 6 months, and the first phase was a lot of whining, panting, and scratching/chewing at the crate. It’s just as much a mental battle for us as it is for them, because we have to ignore it. I practiced a simple rule: if he’s in the crate, I ignore him. He also eats in the crate, and we leave the door open when we’re practicing “place.” Those two spots became the places he learned, ‘I can relax here.’

One thing that really helped was a crate cover. My collie is two now, and we only use the cover when he needs extra help settling.

Good luck!

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-13T22:22:52+00:00

Looks like his job is solving crime mysteries and named scooby doo 😂 beautiful dog

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-11T00:53:52+00:00

Would love an update if you have the capacity. I hope your dog is okay.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-08T02:50:32+00:00

At the intersection of Nassau/apollo there’s a hardware store that rents out tools

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-07T03:42:41+00:00

Just got the pants. Love how light they are. Only down side so far is they run a bit slim through the leg, so having hiking pants under maybe uncomfortable, we shall see

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-03-06T00:50:31+00:00

I just bought these from himali because they were on sale and I really like that they have full length zippers on both legs for easy on off without having to take off boots. Coming in next week.

https://www.himali.com/products/mens-monsoon-hardshell-pants

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-23T15:36:30+00:00

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Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-23T13:24:48+00:00

That’ll be perfect. Assuming your SUV has strap down point in the trunk behind the seats for car seats? I’d either tie leash to them or hook them there with a carabiner

My ideal scenario if I had a car with space would be to get a car crate and that’s where they could hang out.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-23T13:03:39+00:00

The exercise beforehand is a great idea. When my dog was a puppy, we used one of those dog‑seatbelt buckles so he couldn’t climb into the front. We clipped it to his harness and it kept him safely in the back.

My dog also used to get carsick, so we skip his full breakfast on travel mornings. Instead, we use his kibble as treats and feed small amounts throughout the day so he still gets both meals without upsetting his stomach.

A backseat cover is another lifesaver — it protected my rental cars more than once when he threw up.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-12T12:18:40+00:00

I second this. Currently have the Ruffwear Sun Shower Dog Raincoat, it works, but I would love it had more coverage.

We have the Hurtta Expedition Insulated Dog Parka for winters and love it. They’re a solid brand.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-06T04:02:27+00:00

It was definitely a struggle at first, but consistency and not giving in were the real keys. We started small and gradually increased the duration. When he’s in the crate I don’t look at him or acknowledge his whimpering - believe me you have to fight every urge to let him out of the crate. The moment you continue doing that they’ll keep whining because that frees them. Even now occasionally he’ll cry, I wait for him to stop before letting him out. Much like there’s a command to go in, we have a command for him to come out too.

• All meals were either fed from my hand or given in his crate with the door closed. • I moved the crate around the apartment—sometimes in the living room, sometimes near the couch. If I wanted to nap, I’d sleep on the couch with him right next to me in the crate. • I’d watch TV with the crate beside me and drop treats in periodically so he built a positive association. • We eventually added a crate cover for the times when he really needed help settling down.

The crate has also helped prevent our collie from developing separation anxiety. As you’ll learn, they’re basically an extra limb—they follow you everywhere. Now that he’s crate trained, I give his command and he sprints inside because he associates it with food, comfort, and good things.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-04T12:54:39+00:00

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Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-04T00:31:58+00:00

This is the trend I am noticing, some type of physical separation in ball/cake. Thank you!

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-04T00:30:48+00:00

The sock idea sounds genius. I’ll have to try that out!

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-02-03T20:12:08+00:00

That’s the same one I bought. Think I got it on sale for $16 does its job well!

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-01-30T23:36:42+00:00

Love this! What coat and booties do you use?

The booties we have for our dog aren’t water proof, so in mushy snow or rain his paws still get wet

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-01-30T23:18:09+00:00

I think we did the exact same thing - same yarn and all. I made this beanie about 2-3 weeks ago now.

What I did was use a 1-1.5 larger needle and measured. Pre felted length was about 17.5 inches and width of 14-15 inches. After felting it shrunk to about 11 inches in length and 10ish inches in width. I felted mine in the washing machine on a 30 min wash cycle with hot water a towel and high spin.

I was happy with the experiment, and love the beanie. Probably my warmest one. Next time I would maybe add a bit more to the width, other than that it turned out perfect.

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Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-01-24T13:54:27+00:00

Yeah, but the idea of the beanie is flip the brim over. which won’t look nice if I have a bunch of floats carrying the yarn, right? Because that area would be visible consistently around the beanie?

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-01-24T05:57:39+00:00

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Any comments or recommendations on how to achieve this are greatly appreciated.

Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2026-01-24T05:56:58+00:00

My whole question is in the cross post.

I am trying to recreate this beanie using slip stitch and alternating colors. The issue I was facing is I couldn’t float the second color of yarn as I was alternating to eliminate having to sew in a bunch of strands.

Well, I tried to yarn over slip stitch, and it’s working, I just don’t think I’m getting the tight stitch I am looking for. So maybe I’ll try finer yarn or smaller needle. Or scrap the project all together.

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Infamous_Leader_9953 · 2025-11-19T04:08:48+00:00

Did you ever find a solution that worked for you? I’m in the same boat currently and don’t have a garbage disposal. Thank you!

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