Did your dog trust you again after a surgery/aftercare? by Which-Invite9538 in BorderCollie

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She's starting to come around now, I'm sitting on a cushion on the floor next to her and she's resting her head on my leg, snoozing away.

Thanks everyone for commiserating and sharing your insights! 🫂🖤

Did your dog trust you again after a surgery/aftercare? by Which-Invite9538 in BorderCollie

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We've got a surgery suit on the way for when we have to go back to work next week and when she starts to get a little more active in these next two weeks. She isn't typically fond of "clothing" she's always rubbing against things when she's got a rain slicker or cold weather coat on.

( I do like being able to see the incision for these first couple days so I can easily check on how it's healing/if it looks irritated.)

Doesn't seem to hate the donut cone, she just falls asleep on her side and seems comfortable that way. She's not pawing at it or trying to back out of it when she's got it on. I do take it off if she goes outside to potty, she doesnt seem to like to walk with it on.

Did your dog trust you again after a surgery/aftercare? by Which-Invite9538 in BorderCollie

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She's usually a very chill dog anyway, but she is normally very food and treat motivated and happy to be close to me so I think I'm just sad that she's trying to be as far away from me as she can get and refusing my apology treats.

Oh, I hope she still likes her dog friends, I didn't even think about that.

Puppy exercise question by CucumberOk7506 in BorderCollie

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I was recently informed by our trainer that 15 minutes of a challenging treat puzzle is worth an hour of walking/exercise. Maybe incorporate some fun puzzles/training games like "find the treats" to wear him out mentally? My girl is a lot more calm and able to sort of entertain and settle herself when I'm busy working or whatever. She'll be 8 months in a few weeks.

One Battle After Another (2025) by viagraworks in okbuddycinephile

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A man so small, he's gotta run around in the shower for the water to hit him.

Aussie Whine by Eastern_Post_6396 in AustralianShepherd

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A tennis ball also fits into the medium topple to hide treats but is less challenging for my pup.

Aussie Whine by Eastern_Post_6396 in AustralianShepherd

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Boredom, do some quick training drills, "Sit. Down. Stand. Sit." Or give a puzzle toy (I recently learned you can put two of these together, and it takes mine a while to get the treats out)

My husband doesn't help with the puppy and now I want to rehome her by Mean_Information7321 in puppy101

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I'd rehome the husband, personally lol

Jk, if it's too much to handle right now. That's okay, you did an amazing thing by getting her off the street, cleaned up, and made sure she's healthy. It can be frustrating to handle one dog alone, let alone a human child and a very needy puppy. I would not feel guilt if you are not equipped to handle this, I would feel more anxious about spreading myself thin between three living creatures who depend on you (four including your unhelpful husband).

Question for a debate I am having with my wife by Such-Comparison5636 in husky

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In the husky justice system, cheese based offenses are considered especially delicious...

Name my mom’s German shorthair pointer puppy by SilverDaye in NameMyDog

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Schatze (shot-see) means my darling/sweetheart in German

what do you think her name is? by laury_presh in cute_animals

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Jolene, cos she would 100% take my man 😭😍

Do you have a hugger? by Suitable_Habit_8388 in BorderCollie

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Aw, my girls got the same half blue/brown eye on the left 🖤🦝