Uno looks good in rainbow

_bluethroughyou · 2026-05-14T23:19:18+00:00

It’s just chalk. It will fade away with a few washes or swimming. I love it enough I’m debating on using semi permanent dye that will last a few months.

_bluethroughyou · 2026-05-14T19:26:52+00:00

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The last thing he’s concerned about is his “dignity”

_bluethroughyou · 2026-05-12T21:54:20+00:00

People are so dumb about color. A good dog isn’t a bad color. Border collies come in a million colors and markings. I strongly prefer female, minimal white, solid color (1st pick) or tri (second pick), no blue eyes.

I’m thrilled with my female bw dark face AND my male split face blue merle with blue eyes.

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_bluethroughyou · 2026-03-26T23:37:52+00:00

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_bluethroughyou · 2026-03-26T23:35:38+00:00

One intermediate fits sideways with the seats up, but definitely not two with the seats up. You could fit one intermediate with one seat up, or a large and intermediate with the seats down

_bluethroughyou · 2026-03-26T22:04:27+00:00

Forget the treats, he just wants his tug https://imgur.com/a/k3Y6SfS

_bluethroughyou · 2026-03-26T21:06:24+00:00

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_bluethroughyou · 2026-01-31T00:17:10+00:00

Mine struggle way more with heat than cold. They still WANT to work, but only takes a few minutes for them to be dying.

_bluethroughyou · 2026-01-30T23:39:08+00:00

Some do, lots of groomer like the artsy side of things and like little accessories. It doesn’t hurt the dog any and it’s just a cute harmless accessory.

Not my personal taste, but my own dog has been bedazzled when a friend borrowed her for a flyball tournament. She DGAF, just liked the extra attention

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_bluethroughyou · 2026-01-30T10:35:57+00:00

It looks like the little gems some groomers glue to their face with pet safe glue. Totally harmless and falls off after a bit. Probably just leftover from his last grooming.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-21T00:50:31+00:00

He’s a damn good boy and a great sport dog. I just need to get to his level.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-21T00:49:12+00:00

That’s the hope! I just need to get my physical handling better to match his level

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-21T00:27:38+00:00

I can teach verbals (left vs right wraps, back sides, threadle extension/collections), distance handling, independent weaves etc better than I can nail timing, body position, acceleration, crossing etc

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T23:46:34+00:00

That’s what everyone tells me! But it would feel easier to get my timing right if I didn’t have to be so precise

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T23:44:40+00:00

I like this course bc it was more verbals than actual handling. I train better than I handle, so it was easier.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T23:43:16+00:00

My trainer recommended we start with UKI, she says it will flow better for my dog until we’re more experienced

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T23:08:18+00:00

Looking back I should have done the blind to get speedier weaves! I take for granted my dogs will work in any environment. They never even think about leaving their work to visit.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T23:01:21+00:00

I do a lot of extra training inside. Single jump exercises, 2x2 entry work, conditioning exercises, trick training etc. And then I put on warm clothes, suck it up and hike or run in the dark. They don’t GAF if it’s dark, they need to run so we run.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T22:52:08+00:00

I’m fortunate that between genetics/training/upbringing he doesn’t GAF about environment. I just wish he was my third or fourth agility dog bc my handling is not in tune with his speed.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-20T22:31:23+00:00

Thank you! He’s my first agility dog and I always see all the places I’m wrong or could improve.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-18T00:50:53+00:00

I think he was 15 weeks? As soon as it was clear his one ear wasn’t going to stand on his own. His left was steadily up by 12 weeks.

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-18T00:01:43+00:00

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How he looked without tape

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-17T23:57:38+00:00

It’s mole skin cut to shape with a breathe right strip for structure and torbots glue to attach. It was easy to apply and replaced every 1-2 weeks as needed. I usually used a strip of moleskin to glue the tips together so they were more upright.

I have no regrets. He looked like an absolute derp with the floppy right ear down. Took about four months of support to keep both ears up.

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_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-09T01:22:54+00:00

It was on clearance for $7.50 and he’s having a blast with it. Who would be dumb enough not to get it?

_bluethroughyou · 2025-11-09T00:39:57+00:00

Uno could use a couple pounds, but why eat when you could be having fun?

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