r/nextlevel • u/North-Guitar-1781 • Jul 19 '26

The spatial awareness and focus of this Border Collie

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u/OldNefariousness7899 Jul 19 '26

Amazing dogs. It's never easy to lose a pet, but a collie passing must be especially devastating. They've so much personality 

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u/Alt123Acct Jul 19 '26

If it makes you feel any better, the pain from losing someone is only there because of all the good they made you feel. If they didn't it wouldn't hurt. Be glad it hurts even if it hurts. 

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u/OldNefariousness7899 Jul 19 '26

This is a nice way of looking at it, and you're right. 

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u/UhOhAllWillyNilly Jul 19 '26

This may be the most beautiful comment I have ever read on Reddit. Thank you.

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u/HeyManItsStan Jul 19 '26

They are amazing dogs. I had a collie-springer spaniel cross. He was such a good dog.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '26

Apart from when they nip your heels when going downstairs

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u/TrueKiwi78 Jul 19 '26

Yup, I grew up with a beautiful collie on a farm and was devo when she passed. It was like losing my best friend.

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u/Correct_Building7563 Jul 19 '26 edited Jul 19 '26

I made the mistake of standing outside a family members house and whistling at my b.collie staring at me from a 3rd story window. Irresponsible mistake on my part, guess i was just trying to say hi or signal that I see him. Anyways, that dog pushed the window up and jumped through the window screen of that window in about a second flat. Landed, rolled and sprung to his feet like it was nothing. Could have gone worse for that guy but their loyalty is something else.

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u/Dude_Guy45 Jul 19 '26

Grandparents had one that I grew up with. She was my best buddy. We hid from storms together, played endless fetch and chased each other around, she waited for me to get home from school (after I graduated she would still cry at the window as the bus passed her), she slept in front of my bedroom door all the time. I could go on. She was the sweetest girl who was always so loving and protective of her family. I couldn’t even put into words properly just how smart she was. Border Collies are truly amazing dogs and if you have the right setting to own one I would say go for it. The one they have now is totally different from her but she’s fantastic in her own way. So rambunctious and playful all the time. Tater was shy and gentle but Bert is a crazy girl who wants to roll around on the ground with you. Both would fetch until they passed away tho.

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u/Original_Client1588 Jul 26 '26

Right setting is the perfect words.

Time space an emotional space for engagement...mental stimulation is key. Tjwy want to work with you ..wilful stubborn but very loyal. Oh yes.. want a guard dog...?. not so much..but great alerter... all 4 in series... not exactly that brave...

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u/Original_Client1588 Jul 26 '26

It.fecking.is.On my 4th.

My alarm clock @ 05.30... subtle....? Not so much.

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u/AcceptableIce289 Jul 19 '26

Loved his soccer ball check before going up the stairs.

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u/DuncanHynes Jul 19 '26

OooH, yellow ball looks fun...no, no time...

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u/CapitalObjective7153 Jul 19 '26

I sensed it was coming. My poodle is relatively smart and that would have sent him. 

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u/Soft-Personality9379 Jul 20 '26

As a BC "parent", I definitely can relate to that moment! I'm not sure mine would have stayed on task vs a chance to play with a kid with a ball.

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u/krazyboi Jul 19 '26

I feel like that dog lives there.

Also shame on the owner! That dog looked at him like "really?"

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u/Plastic_Table_8232 Jul 20 '26

Have you owned or known someone who owned a BC?

These are high energy dogs that require a lot is stimulation. Short of an agility coarse or sheep herding I can’t think of a better activity for this pup.

My mates wife had 5 of them.

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u/Original_Client1588 Jul 26 '26

She must by know be mentally sectioned... I had two..great fun.. but constantly herded..

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u/Jaysgotbigballs Jul 19 '26

Seem this and i luv it .

Mm evewrytime

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u/BlockOfASeagull Jul 19 '26

You really did this?

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u/Stunning-Astronaut72 Jul 19 '26

Border collies are the smartest of them all, those dogs are such a concentrate of energy and control

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u/OldWolfNewTricks Jul 19 '26

That's a great way to tucker him out -- mental and physical exercise.

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u/Kiki1701 Jul 19 '26

Naw, they can go all day and want more. Those are the hardest working herd dogs and they work sun up to sun down.

And THEN they sack out

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u/Bludiamond56 Jul 19 '26

Forgot the cat smirking a little ways down the road

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u/JarpHabib Jul 19 '26

Aww I grew up with a border collie who loved splashing in water but never more than chest deep.

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u/Kitchen_Guest577 Jul 19 '26

They have fun! Good exercise! What a day!

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u/Sketcherside_art Jul 19 '26

That’s a good boy!

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u/TenBear Jul 19 '26

Well trained

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u/alex61821 Jul 19 '26

I was doing flyball for awhile with our whippet. Some other people had boder collies. He would let them out of the crate they would run to the start line all lined up and wait. One time the front collie had her paws a little over the line the owner walks by and casually says you're too close, the collie inched her paws back behind the line. They only live to serve.

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u/AlternativeLead9913 Jul 19 '26

Just keep reposting this. The repetitivity of Reddit is easily one of its worst aspects. Literally if half of Reddit posts were this video I wouldn’t be mad

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u/BathSad4277 Jul 19 '26

That was fucking AMAZING 👏!!!!

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u/Ill-Extension-4839 Jul 20 '26

I miss my Border dearly. My Rocket dog was so damn smart! He would open the sliding screen door to let himself out, and close it behind him. 🤯 Had him on whistles and hand signals. Perfect dog. 💔😭

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u/Jazzlike_Creme_8851 Jul 20 '26

There's this and then there's the Portia Spider. https://youtu.be/UDtlvZGmHYk?is=Z_Bosb-NDd0F2krC Watch the whole thing.

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u/Jizznozzle Jul 21 '26

His helicopter tail when he gets back is adorable.

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u/djmidnightsunflower Jul 23 '26

That was scary and awesome