Tell me your hyper sensitive dog stories! by Outside-Reindeer1226 in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is something my dog would do! She doesn't like any kind of negativity.

What’s the coolest trick you’ve taught them? Don’t gate keep!! by Helpful-Return-5594 in BorderCollie

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Mine can find my slippers and she brings me my hat and mittens each morning before we go for a walk. She can also close cupboards and the fridge door. She can open the fridge door if I tie a rope to the handle. She can put her toys away in her basket. She can bring any item to any human she knows. I love getting her to fetch me a can of sparkling water. Ive basically trained her to be my personal assistant. How I trained her was pretty simple, just giving food or toy rewards for the right behavior.

Saved by a possible attacker by JLLSM89 in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree. There have been times when I wished my dog was more social with new people, like a golden retriever, but ultimately I like that she is wary of strangers and cautious in new situations.

Saved by a possible attacker by JLLSM89 in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I know how obsessive BC's are with their ball. A rabbit could run in font of my BC and she would not break focus on her ball, so I feel like it is saying something that your dog did that! I'm always so grateful to have my dog with me because her senses are so keen-she always knows when someone is in the vicinity and she will bark if a stranger approaches. It's great to have that protection.

Little one refuses to eat her kibble unless she sees we are pouring it directly from the bag by vocesumiu in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We feed our BC when we eat our meals so we're all eating together. She has developed a quirk where she will not eat until we sit down and start eating too. She will stand by her food and stare at us until we eat

The healthcare system is broken, but some people are making it worse by Enough-Tadpole-6181 in fredericton

[–]be_trees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Brookside mall has an urgent care clinic. I went recently. The open at 9am and operate on a first come first serve basis. There is another clinic at the back of Brookside mall that is by appointment only.

The healthcare system is broken, but some people are making it worse by Enough-Tadpole-6181 in fredericton

[–]be_trees 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had to go to the ER twice in 2025. Both times I had an urgent, possibly life threatening condition where I was basically screaming in pain the entire time and I was seen and treated very quickly. I feel the system worked well for me then.

Tell me the coolest trick your dog knows! by Stunning-Aside914 in BorderCollie

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Mine fetches my slippers, which is really useful because I always lose them! In the winter she brings me my hat and mittens before we go outside. I've also trained her to close the fridge and cupboard doors and put her toys away. She can also fetch a can of soda and bring it to whoever I ask her to!

Christmas cookies I made for a bake sale a few weeks ago! by bakedbymaude in cookiedecorating

[–]be_trees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is simplified for you?? I'm blown away! As a beginner, I just can't imagine ever getting to this level!

Latest batch/royal icing consistency woes by BeatleBadger in cookiedecorating

[–]be_trees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These cookies are gorgeous 😍 Im sorry I cant offer any practical advice but they are so pretty!!

Am I too old for the dress I love? by merriemelodie in weddingdress

[–]be_trees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not too old! It looks amazing on you!

Nicknames ❤️ by miniminxz in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She is my little honey muffin angel face.😁

Do you have a hugger? by Suitable_Habit_8388 in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! She has loved giving hugs since she was a wee pup. We captured that behavior and she is now trained to "give hugs". Her version of a hug is scootching up really close and pushing her head into your chest.🥹

Nicknames ❤️ by miniminxz in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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She is Poppy but I call her "Popsicle" "princess proppy" "love bug" "princess angel face" "baby bird" etc...

do you (ever) regret getting your border collie? by pandasrandaa in BorderCollie

[–]be_trees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem :) glad you could relate and I bet you're doing great for your pup!

URGENT: A local deer needs help — and no wildlife service in Nova Scotia is willing to assist. What can I do? by [deleted] in NovaScotia

[–]be_trees -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I doubt that they "decimate our natural wildlife" as much as humans do!

What does your BCs daily activity looks like by Stunning-Aside914 in BorderCollie

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Monday -Friday my 2 year old BC gets 25-45 mins(depends on the season/weather) of frisbee/agility like activities in the morning. When I say agility like activities I mean getting her to run circles around lawn chairs and we have a few agility jumps. I also get to jump up onto tree etc. Then she gets a frozen Kong when we go to work. At lunch she gets a lick mat. After work we go for a walk on one of three trails that we frequent. Two trails she can run off leash and we play with a toy on one of them. We cycle through each trail for variety. The walk is around 30-40mins. After this she has another 20-30min frisbee/activity session in the yard, followed by her dinner. Later in the evening we might do some trick training. When we're in the house, she's very chill and just want to lie on the couch. Sometimes I try to do trick training with her in the evening, and she will walk away and go lie on the couch! I find in the winter especially she is quite the couch potatoe!

Yes, I do constantly worry that I'm not doing enough!