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[@twrecks47]

you were featured on Daily Dose Of Internet!! Subs incoming!!!

[@GirlWithTheDogs]

Woo-hoo!!

[@hupekyser]

@@GirlWithTheDogs how did it come about? Did you submit a vid or were you approached by him? Are you going to make a short about it?

[@backpackfromonesrottencheese]

@@hupekyser nah it was happy hood

[@whutzat]

I saw that too!

[@backpackfromonesrottencheese]

@@hupekyser watched it

[@inazuma3gou]

Husky: Sings until you become deaf Border Collies: Observes you intensely to gain every tactical advantage

[@miamidolphinsfan]

100% truth

[@AlbertaGeek]

Boxers: Derp

[@kewoshk]

They are sheepdogs after all, need to be smart to command all that sheep I guess

[@rangelo7281]

@@kewoshk Yeah a Border Collie vs 400 sheep, to the Border Collie it's barely a challenge.

[@chilibreath]

Groot: How can I herd this groomer?

[@augustsart5374]

“Border collies are the smartest dog in the worl.” Me looking at my border collie who chases refecltions and occasionally runs into walls: ehh it’s hit or miss.

[@amberclarisse6928]

Definitely a hit or miss hahah. Throw a treat at my bc and it usually just hits him in the face lol

[@OJtheModerator]

Every bell curve has an end!

[@zlatanmorrison8182]

well i guess they cannot all be Einstein :)

[@AllEy3s0nMe]

Actualy, your Border Collie has OCD. They need alot of mental stimulation, if you don't provide them with it, thier minds will start to fixate on other things, such as reflections and shadows. Which is also why you should never have them chase a laser, it can lead to server OCD. They are a herding breed that is trying to chase something they can never catch. It can actually really mess them up if left unchecked. So don't just assume he is stuipid, and train your dog :)

[@amberclarisse6928]

@@AllEy3s0nMe don’t try and diagnose someone’s dog when you don’t even know them or aren’t their vet. heaps of dogs chase shadows they’re dogs they do that kinda stuff doesn’t mean they have ocd or aren’t trained

[@IKECH545]

Her: “These are the smartest dogs in the world.” The dog: “Right. So if I don’t want to wear this happy hoodie, I won’t.”

[@jaswmclark]

If you have one like I did you must spend time training it, or it will end up training you.

[@caseyjones-esque]

Well, she was smart enough to actually try to get it off of herself instead of just sitting there helplessly. I’d still say it was a very proactive move, if not a smart one.

[@jendubay3782]

@@jaswmclark them’s the truest words, ever. My first bc ran rings around me, but I learned eventually.

[@suzymanville232]

@@jendubay3782 if I can get the BC/Poodle in my life to stop herding ME, I will be happy.

[@MichaelOKC]

@@jendubay3782 I was lucky enough to have seen enough KZbin videos on them when she was a lil puppy that I am blessed with a Very well behaved BC.

[@Aj01110]

“Border collies are the most intelligent breed in the world” I can guarantee my border collie has single handedly lowered the entire breeds bell curve with her stupidity

[@akiko7831]

I feel the exact same way with mine

[@Aj01110]

@@robo3715 nah she’s just a little dopey lmao, I had another one who held up the smartest breed standard, he was very intelligent and loyal he sadly passed away earlier this year though. I think she got used to relying on him to guide her around + it’s just her personality, she’s very silly.

[@pauljoneseyboy9615]

Hahaha!

[@krisaaron5771]

Sure she's not just stubborn?

[@nityah6815]

😅😅

[@truckinconvoy7312]

Another fun fact: their joints operate more similarly to a cat, than a dog. This allows them to do that "crouching Tiger" crawl, which allows them to be extra stealthy when herding.

[@thh4584]

The collie stalk.

[@melindac3368]

Truckin Convoy. I didn't know that, so thanks for the info. They're great dogs to own, and I believe I'd rather have a half breed Border Collie. I had a BC once years ago, and that was the smartest dog ever. He was a great dog.

[@BernardWilkinson]

Thats a good point, that is evident when she tries to take off the snood (hood). Her claws rotate and grips it like a cat which dogs normally can't do to that effect.

[@crubbythebeagle57]

@@melindac3368 cute lovely beagle kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17ddYaVp8uriKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7GhIevrrtje80

[@katie7747]

I believe… the only other canid to have the same flexible shoulder and hip joints is the Tibetan fox Cpuld be wrong dont quote me on that

[@amgoudman]

Apart from trying to escape the bath and not liking the happy hoodie, she was very well-behaved, especially for a first time! She did especially fantastic with the dryer!

[@danielduncan6806]

Hmmm, liking the happy hoodie is not a qualification of "Good Dog". It is a matter of personal taste. If a dog is willing to put up with the noise of the blower(each individual dog has its own unique personality), the happy hoodie is irrelevant. And clearly this particular dog was willing to put up with the sound of the blower. Additionally, trying to escape the bath for the first time is entirely natural, and due to its nature, would disqualify it, too, as a disqualification of "Good Dog". And personally, I believe you should re-examine what the definition of "Good Dog" is. And I will remind you, each and every individual dog has its own unique personality. That is a thing. I will give you an example. I had two collie-border collie mixes, from the same litter. One would do anything to please the humans, was the perfect dog, to his very last day on this Earth. The other one could not have cared any less. Both were raised the exact same way. But the two were so distinct from each other, not even training could "fix" it. One would love to chase after the ball, to get the smile and the customary "good boy!" when it returned the ball for another throw. The other, would just watch you throw it and not give a shit. One would try his hardest, jump his highest, to catch the frisbee, for the cheers of the humans. The other would just watch, because he just did not care about any of it. And so-on and so-on. One drank the human Kool-Aid, the other hated the human Kool-Aid. The two had distinct personal tastes and personalities. I loved them both unconditionally, both were "Good Boys".

[@mcklown]

@@danielduncan6806 Dude, chill out. There's no reason to get personally offended over Angela's comment.

[@thepinapple8829]

@@danielduncan6806 That, you must have a lot of free time to have typed that out

[@aniyhaforgs8517]

mcklown while the comment was longwinded. where did you see them get offended 😭 y’all be so ready to gang up on someone or humble someone. the comment section is for discussion, which is what the dude did. he wasn’t being an asshole or anything, just expanding on a comment about dogs.

[@bonithechubbypotato5100]

@White Profile Pic Man Happy hoodie gameplay: 🙄😬😑 Happy hoodie lore: 🔪❤️‍🩹🌹⛓💔🥀

[@brocknspectre1221]

I have a border collie/Labrador cross. He's in charge of protecting the chickens that free range on my land. We’ve never lost a bird since he’s been alive, but that’s not because we tried training him in livestock protection. I mean, we did give him that training, but at every turn he found better and more effective ways to do his job. I stopped trying to tell him what to do and just trust him to take care of things which he does.

[@condorboss3339]

I boarded my horse at a barn where the owner had a border collie. The dog nearly drove the horses mad with his constant attempts to herd them.

[@gaywizard2000]

I had the same cross, he was a nightmare pup but once we learned obedience he was the smartest most gentle dog, he would heel off leash when we lived in downtown Vancouver!

[@ryanedwards805]

good story

[@DurzoBlunts]

"listen lady I know how to do my job" I feel like that's the average BC mental thought when looking at their owners.

[@angelalewis3645]

That’s astonishing.

[@jlouutube65]

We had a border collie in England when I was a toddler. I escaped my home and Cindy, came and found me and held the hem of my dress in her teeth and gently lead me back home and would not allow anyone near me. Sadly, we could not bring her to Canada when we emmigrated in '69 so we had to give her away, but my mum still remembers that story vividly. I love these beautiful animals.

[@4seeableTV]

You left out the part where she tracked you down in Canada and gently led you back to England. = P

[@GodisMyNo1]

I hope she was taken good care of after you moved away

[@robertcalderone5998]

Canada imports undesirables from all around the world but wouldn't let you bring in a beautiful, highly intelligent, healthy companion animal. Dictator Trudeau must of been Prime Minister at the time.

[@hazelco8622]

Cindy herded you home. Wow! I hope she is happy in her new home.

[@CarrotFlowers421]

For saving your life, she was rewarded with abandonment? How sad!

[@AlephGrey]

Groot taking off the Happy Hoodie so her locks could flow freely in the wind...this is the energy we need today!

[@livvie3262]

@Mike Wolfe I agree

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Yes INDEED.

[@intrepidtomato]

I just loved how quickly she figured that out. Happy hoodie!! Nope. Happy hoodie?!! NOPE.

[@heyhellyco]

Clever girl. I could tell she was nervous, but Groot handled it like a champ.

[@jessicaconner1242]

I read “ clever girl “ in the guy from Jurassic park voice.. Did anyone else?

[@Eggn2Noke]

@@jessicaconner1242 yes lol

[@RosiePosey5150]

The panting is a giveaway on how stressed she is.

[@oliveryt7168]

Wow Einstein, how could you tell the she was nervous?

[@Bunny11344]

She so cute watching everything

[@darts7116]

I had a border collie and a Red Heeler growing up. I was by far the dumbest of the three of us. Miss them so much..

[@Wospwosp]

2:00 - such a small gesture here but I thought it was really sweet. Letting Groot smell the scissors and then waiting for her to move her head away from them before continuing with the grooming. It's clear how much you love and care for these dogs.

[@marywatkins6798]

I think it's great that she does that too. Dogs have to smell everything, their sense of smell is so superior. They check it out and see it's not so bad, so they're not so scared.

[@Lorendrawn]

I can see her thinking when you brush her. She's actually pondering and contemplating. My shih tzu just stares around blankly

[@TheTTrickz]

Yeah, also when she looked back at her cutting her tail hair you could see she had an idea of what was going on in her predicament.

[@radasmrr]

my poor little dachshund/chihuahua stares around in fear :( but she loves her groomer.. just not the grooming 😂

[@Shinzon23]

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[@gwenl1451]

_This_ is my French Bulldogs 😂

[@Shinzon23]

@Obama "Video has been removed by the Uploader"

[@jennstewart3003]

She has a dog bone pattern in her nose! She's so precious.

[@calebkent6706]

Just noticed

[@ae-tp1ue]

I was looking for this comment

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

So cute

[@curlygurly2112]

lil spooky skeleton dog

[@misssmisssymaria]

She does! I had to rewatch the video to see what you were talking about 🦴

[@JenB.188]

I always tell people to be aware that herding dogs require a lot of patience. They can't help their energy levels and need to herd. Humans need lots of training to take care of a herding dog but they are so sweet that it's worth it.

[@hamvjones]

So true I am in my second year owning a lovely BC but just when I think we’re good I need to learn something more to keep him content / peaceful / happy

[@whoblitzell]

I've been attacked numerous times by collies. Each time I responded the same way. Lethal force, immediately. First one I snapped its neck after it bit me the third time. Shoved my fist in the other's mouth, then beat it down and nearly killed it. Three years ago, I shot one dead. Have had TERRIBLE experience with this breed of dog. Smart perhaps, but more like dangerous. This breed needs to be illegal due to its aggression, stubborn and "herding" Mentality. Guess what you dumb dog? I'm bigger than you, smarter than you and when you attack me I'm not going to even remotely back down. I will use lethal force to kill an aggressive dog, and have done so before

[@lisablinn3264]

They are definitely for a first time dog owner that is for certain. They naturally want to work so unless their owner has a lifestyle which allows them to tire out the animal physically and mentally, it won't go well. Our girl Gemma exhausted us. We took her hiking, swimming, car rides, she was happiest when on the go.

[@ferretyluv]

I have a collie and he’s the laziest herding dog I’ve ever seen. He’ll play, but only with other dogs or by himself with his toys. After that, he’s basically Homer Simpson on the couch.

[@austin2842]

When I was a kid, Max the neighbourhood border collie used to follow our group around everywhere, especially when we were on bikes. He'd even nip at the bike tires if we weren't watching. He was just always there, circling around us but never directly engaging the group. I guess we were being herded.

[@GracemarieJohnson]

That dog knew what he was doing. What a smart boi.

[@OkamiLyra]

Can confirm you were totally being herded, my girl Cleo does that when we use the riding mower. Needless to say, she has to stay inside when that comes out because she can and WILL nip those tires and we aren't letting her hurt herself lol.

[@rebeccac33]

Looks like she was happy after getting rid of the happy hoodie. She didnt care that it was for her safety.

[@dess4224]

The happy hoodies are for comfort (i think thats what she said)

[@thepinapple8829]

@@dess4224 I believe she mentioned in a previous video that the Happy Hoodie is meant to protect the dog's hearing from the blow dryer.

[@dess4224]

@@thepinapple8829 oh ok. she takes it off if the dog really hates it though

[@mnomadvfx]

@@thepinapple8829 Sort of, but it's probably no worse than their owners playing loud music.

[@PuppetierMaster]

I think its a confide space thing Boarder Collies like the open space and it seemed like a form of claustrophobia

[@CowomiX]

I love how she casually says "This is Groot" as the dog starts to ascend

[@CowomiX]

@@MONALISA-ce2is how about no

[@christinekirby1]

@@CowomiX don't reply to them, just report. They're bots

[@CowomiX]

@@christinekirby1 I know

[@henrikhyrup3995]

A friend of mine had a border collie that was....erm... shall we say 'different'. Whatever you placed on the floor, she would try to herd it. A book, a phone, a pair of jeans, it didn't matter. She just got into that crouching position and circled whatever was on the floor. And she was never aware of her surroundings so she would constantly smack her head on tables and chairs. It was a hilarious show to watch. I was told that they went to a real shepherd with her and she just went up to the sheep, happy as a daisy. She sniffed them gently, one of the sheep baaaa'ed at her. She realized "Oh crap it's actually *A L I V E* !!" and then she bolted away down the field. They had to get in the car to catch her as it didn't take long before she was half a kilometre away. 😂

[@professornuke7562]

Mine used to try and round up rain, which is of course impossible. I'd have to bring him inside or he'd destroy the back lawn trying to herd raindrops.

[@shock_n_Aweful]

Collies are so smart that my wife and I constantly have to come up with new and creative ways to talk about things that cause him to get excited (treats, toys, walks or any kind of outing) or stressed (baths, or anything he is afraid of which is everything). Originally we used alternative words but then he learned them, so we switched, and then again. Sometimes we will use foreign words or archaic English to trick him but sometimes he still catches on. He seems to read our body language or something, he knows we are trying to be secretive.

[@a20axf]

I swear sometimes they actually understand English fluently, but just don’t let us catch on! The way they understand our communication and can communicate right back blows my mind. Granted, you have to be tuned into each dog’s nuances so it can be difficult for outsiders to pick up on subtle things that are obvious cues to us. Ours looks us up and down and doesn’t even move at walk time if we don’t have the right walking trousers or shoes on. There’s so many other things, but BC’s are just incredible and I’d genuinely struggle to have a different breed now. One of our best exports 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Anthony-fu6cl]

"Ma'am this is for your own good" *rips off happy hoodie* 😂

[@kellyalves756]

“I’ll be the judge of me own good, thank ye much!”

[@NigelMarston]

She's a beauty but I love how you respond to her not liking the hoodie. Distant family member had a border collie. He was fantastically clever, and would herd the rabbits into their hutch from all over their garden by racing around in front of them and stamping his front feet until they turned around and went in the direction he wanted them to. He had a box of toys, all with different names, and he knew them all. He was asked to "fetch grandpa" while I was there once. Grandpa was a Postman Pat toy - named after her Dad who was a postie. It was at the bottom of the box, but he'd dig through the other toys and bring grandpa. Then he was asked to "fetch my new socks" and he'd run upstairs and come down with a pair of balled-socks. But they were the wrong ones, so she'd emphasise, "No, my NEW socks", and he'd race back upstairs with the wrong ones, returning seconds later with the right pair. It was amazing to see first hand.

[@josie5670]

They’re really fantastic dogs! I read somewhere it’s estimated they have intelligence on the same level of a six-seven year old

[@eveningstar8581]

That’s such a cool dog! I love that the toy was named grandpa! 😜💕

[@resmarted]

im calling bullshit on the socks

[@mi1kman4321]

@@resmarted Lmao , I dont but I love this comment

[@zedress4836]

@@resmarted people have made videos of their dogs doing it, look it up, it's not that unbelievable lol

[@gayoreuropean2332]

She reminds me so much of my old girl! I swear, she was smarter than half the humans in our family. Had us fully convinced that she'd gone deaf until we took her to the vet and found out she was faking it so she didn't have to do what we told her lol! We lost her in January, but her memory lives on in both our hearts and the tooth marks on the couch cushions

[@gamma276]

I had 2 sheep dogs growing up. One was a golden retriever mixed with border collie, and the other was a blue heeler mixed with an Aussie Shepherd. Both were too smart for their own good.

[@Mr_Unknown0306]

Border Collies are indeed very smart. Especially when it comes to finding out where you hide their treats.

[@DragonKnight90001]

Or their toys

[@jendubay3782]

Or where you put the soccer ball away for the winter because he loses it in the snow, and while *you* forget it was in that box in the storage room, *he* certainly didn’t- two years later 😳

[@Mp57navy]

Doesn't need smart for finding treats. A lab can tell where you keep them just by walking past it.

[@zannadoe86]

"They will need a job and tons of physical activity" Growing up, me and my sister were definitely the job. My mom would never have to worry about us if our Border mix was out with us. She would safely herd us back into our yard if we wandered out. I miss daisy so much.

[@mousepariah3884]

We had a sheltie the same way. Big yard and 2 young children to herd, not to mention protecting the yard from the birds... good lord did Emmy have it out for birds. Dad felt totally comfortible letting us in either yard or even leaving us home alone (age 10 up) because Emmy would have died before letting anyone near us kids.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Yes. A friend of ours had one & that dog herded all the little ones away from the edges of the yard back towards the house by instinct!

[@andynonymous6769]

I had a dog like that when I was a kid- some kind of dalmatian/great dane/german shepherd mutt my grandma found in a box at the dump as a puppy. Her name was freckles and sometimes she'd let me ride her like a horse

[@bretburt7317]

My Australian Shepard pup was (literally) an actual pain in the Achilles heal as that was his means to heard us. Man those puppy teeth were sharp. That was a long time ago but I still remember him. Great dog that always slept between my legs (on top of the covers). When I had the time, I played my own game (as a kid) to try to slip out without waking him up. I never won.

[@DustyLamp]

100%. Mine would literally body check us away from the river that ran through our property.

[@chorrellpique4057]

I really like how you quickly paused and let her sniff the scissors for a moment. She was rather well behaved for a first time. Lovely breed 🤗

[@tayninh69]

We had a Border Collie several ago, to say that they will "out smart" you is a huge understatement. He would actually figure out ways to sneak out of the house. He also loved digging holes in the backyard. I sure did love that dog and after 20 years I still miss him. This was an excellent video.

[@tadhggoreyoneill13666]

The sad thing is that there are a lot of people who get dogs like this just for the looks with absolutely no intention of putting in the work it requires to own one. Dogs like this are not birthday/Christmas presents or accessories people they are fully fledged members of your family that require time effort patience attention and work

[@CS-zn6pp]

A border collie is anything but a house dog. They go slightly nuts if kept in a house all day and will destroy the place sooner or later. Only get one if you are going to "work" them.

[@radasmrr]

i would say this goes for ALL animals! so true

[@annebruecks7381]

Terrible apartment dogs!! They are cute but absolutely need a yard to run in at the very least! My sisters’ BC named Neytiri will bring a toy to be thrown until the end of time, if she had her way lol

[@shoyrushoyru]

exactly why i would never be willing to get one. its aesthetics are so beautiful and by far my favorite for all dog colorations, but i wouldnt be willing to put in all that work for its breed

[@Call-me-Al]

@@radasmrr yes, some people shouldn't own anything above pet rock...

[@isabellahodge4162]

I have a friend here in Scotland that breeds top working Border Collies. Most of them look like bedraggled balls of yarn after they've been out in the fields, I've never seen one looking as smart as Groot before! The puppies are hilarious btw, they try to herd anything, including leaves and each other. So smart though, I met a five year old dog that I'd last met as a 6 month puppy, she remembered the pocket I keep dog treats in.

[@Reismiilch]

herding leaves sounds ridiculously sweet! Thanks for sharing :)

[@patpierce4854]

Like many breeds of dogs, Border Collies were bred to serve a specific function - in their case, herd sheep (and other livestock as well). What was important to the persons who owned them and used them, was their value as a working dog, and NOT their appearance! Over time, by choosing the best working dogs as parents to the next generation of puppies, the working instinct genes were concentrated - and the ones that didn’t work, became pets for non farmers that did not contribute to the future of the breed. In the original breed clubs that developed, the written breed standard is far looser - this is a dog defined by how it WORKS, and NOT its appearance in the “beauty contest” of the dog show ring. In at least one Border Collie registry, if the owner even shows it ONCE in the AKC Conformation show ring, it *will* lose its registration papers for that original registry. Herding instinct and talent is a very complex, multiple gene trait that very quickly dilutes and evaporates if owners start to select for other characteristics, like head shape, ear set, coat type, back length, foot placement during movement, and the like. Border Collies in the USA that were bred for the conformation show ring (what you see when you watch Westminster Kennel Club show on TV) look VERY different from those that work on real farms and ranches all over the world, and they most likely don’t have 1/10th of the instinct or 1/100th of the ability to do the job for which they were developed.

[@teekayfourtwoone4686]

Mine herds my rake when raking leaves, and my shovel when shoveling snow. Also a sliding screen door.

[@mkgaming5823]

@@patpierce4854 Ehh I have to disagree with you , I think the herding instinct can last several generations of not breeding for it My evidence? My dog He Is a half collie half Lakeland Terrier and he has exhibited herding behaviour. We have taken up into the fells here in Cumbria and a lot of farmers have sheep that just roam the area Meaning on our walks up there we encounter a lot of sheep. Our dog has displayed and shown herding instincts. I have a lot of experiences with Collies. I have relatives who are farmers up here in Cumbria where Collies are probably used to there best ability up in the fells I have known a lot of collies even ones that have NEVER even been on a farm and are generations from actual herding Collies and yet I have seen them interact with sheep just as naturally as farm collies , not with as much skill tho but that comes with experience not instinct

[@parryyotter]

@@mkgaming5823 my dog was only half Australian Cattle Dog and she herded us as a puppy. She eventually stopped, but that was her instinct, to herd us absolutely everywhere and grab hold of the bottom of our pants to drag us where she wanted us to go. My pajamas had holes lol.

[@ebl36]

I love how you called her ‘ma’am’! I don’t even like dogs, but I’m rather fond of border collies.

[@Bitmap90]

Her panting sounds like a typewriter or a printer, shows how energetic this breed is. She’s a lovely dog though :3

[@skylarkblue1]

the fast panting is a stress response.

[@jendubay3782]

That’s got fuck all to do with how energetic the breed is.

[@Shaun_Oh]

We call our collie: our little two stroke motor

[@TomLuTon]

Sounds like a small steam locomotive going at full speed

[@mariaobrien1747]

we have known four generations of one (working) line of collies, plus more from other breeding lines. you can always tell when one of this specific line is near you from the 'steam train' sound. The other lines just don't breathe as fast, whether relaxed or working or stressed. it. just a family thing for them!

[@helenspam5959]

Aw, Groot was panting like a diesel engine. She was so well behaved despite being nervous.

[@cactusqueen6125]

“Ma’am, this is for your own good” Dog: *paws off happy hoodie* “Ok”

[@shanhu5769]

My friend has a border collie and she said that if she's accepted you into the herd, then she will protect you. One time, my friend & I were having a picnic at night (we miscalculate the time). There was a fox near us & wanted to eat our food. It started to creep closer to us & her dog was standing on guard & kept barking at the fox. Honestly, we were so glad we took her bc we didn't even notice the fox until she started barking at it. Afterwards, we quickly walked back to the car 😅

[@lilmissbloodbath89]

We had an Australian shepherd growing up. She herded the 3 of us human children like she was getting paid. Love that dog.

[@patdavis6383]

What a fantastic and trusting dog. She was VERY nervous (dribbling), but didn't fight or argue with the groomer. A very well behaved dog and her owners should be proud. Well done to the groomer too! :)

[@lilskipper4683]

Actually she was rather relaxed... You can see her body completely untensed and even calm when she's being brushed, she probably isn't quite sure about the camera getting close or the water and the happy hoodie but other than that if she were stressed she wouldn't sit still.

[@mousepariah3884]

@@lilskipper4683 Some dogs pant excessively when stressed I'm sure that was what Pat was talking about given Groot was chugging like a train engine during the trim. SHe is a very well trained girl though and as GwtD said very smart so she likely knew after the first try that attempting to bolt was fruitless.

[@lilskipper4683]

@@mousepariah3884 Dogs also pant when they're hot, considering she has a LOT of fur and it's also winter there's probably heating in there. If that's the case then she would be panting loudly/a lot to cool off... Not to mention it doesn't matter if they're the smartest dog in the room, if they're stressed and wanna get away they *will* do it.

[@jendubay3782]

@@lilskipper4683 dude, you can see her tail curled under. This was a nervous dog.

[@dave4803]

Fully agreed as I have a border collie and she's just like Groot only fine coated. The number of times she's out smarted people. Full of energy and just wanting to please you but also crazy at times.

[@brekkissammich6377]

So are we just not gunna talk about the pink sploot in the shape of a milkbone on her nose? So cute!

[@amorinooo]

Anyone else always look forward to shaving out paw pads? So so satisfying! I finally got a dog again for the first time in 15 years (I’ve rented…) and I always play with the hair in his paw pads thanks to this channel. 😆

[@peachmelba1000]

They should give her the nickname Piston, because her panting sounds like an old make and break engine.

[@BigPurp9]

It sounded like an apache attack helicopter to me 😂😂

[@GracemarieJohnson]

​@@BigPurp9 That's what I thought it sounded like, too 😂

[@VorAbaddon]

Heh, I've always loved how they pant like an idling, high octane engine. Because that's EXACTLY what they are, race cars ready to go from 0-100 in 0.5 seconds flat.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Isn't this the truth !!! Bundle of high energy that goes 24/7

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Nyyooooommmm

[@rachellemcmullin9498]

My border collie / australian kelpie rescue agrees. LOTS of stimulation and exercise. We walk 3-5 miles everyday, and she still wants/needs playtime and to go herd my chickens whenever we go outside 🤣. This is my first "working" breed fur baby, and it's safe to say that I am hooked 💚

[@rachellemcmullin9498]

Also, she is the best hiking companion. She doesn't care for the kayak though (too boring mom!)

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

I lost my border collie 20 years ago I still mourn her lost❤

[@e.maldonado4540]

My bi-black sheltie knows how to spell the word "bath." When I suggest to my family it's time for his "b-a-t-h" he runs to the pantry door because he knows the bribe will be peanut butter

[@miamidolphinsfan]

LOL truth...I've had a Sheltie and a Boarder Collie....both are smart and need things to keep them busy and out of trouble

[@Crabby-Abby]

So cute! When my brother was little he loved walks, so my parents would only mention them by spelling it out. It only took him a little while to start asking "w-k? we go w-k??

[@whattheactualhay]

@@MONALISA-ce2is No.

[@AshleyM120]

They don't know how to spell. They just figured out that "b-a-t-h" is a synonym for bath in terms of pronunciation.

[@e.maldonado4540]

@@AshleyM120 ....I know full well my dog has no concept of the Latin alphabet, it's just fun to say "he can spell." He figured out the phonetic consequence of "w-a-l-k" too, he fetched his leash. It was meant to be cute, not literal.

[@CrazyJamaicanCook]

What a beautiful creature.

[@paddy696]

Smart yes 10 week old pup Ben trying to get around rear of TV to heard flock showing on TV. 😂 He tried talking to me many times! 😊

[@MatheusViBrasil]

As someone who owns a Border-Collie, those descriptions are 100% accurate. Also Groots looks so lovely and i love how quickly she picked up on the whole thing!

[@manuell3505]

They are too smart. My neghbours have one that uses my yard as storage and buries stuff like bones and toys. Probably because he doesn't want to touch their own yard.

[@midixiewrecked7011]

@@manuell3505 neighbors

[@manuell3505]

@@midixiewrecked7011 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXZfn-QeLSdi5o

[@starlynn6652]

I also have a Border Collie mix. She is simultaneously the most difficult and easiest dog I have trained. She's just as smart as my young children and occasionally just as much trouble. She's an integral member of our family. Thankfully, she has a short coat and will hold still for nail-trimming, so I can groom her on my own.

[@joyo2961]

We have a border collie mix and a purebred border collie and I agree with your assessment!

[@briguy677]

When I was a little kid, our first dog was a collie/sheppard mix but due to my allergies, she had to stay with my grandparents. Thankfully, my grandparents lived in "cottage country" here in Ontario which meant she was able to run around in a vast forested area chasing deer all day with my cousin's dogs. She was the smartest dog I've ever known. I still miss her.

[@karrielangdon-iy4my]

Thank you for grooming the wonderful Border Collie. I have two wonderful BC. One is 11.5 years old and the other is 5 years old. They are happiest when working with me. Just recently we completed a walking Marathon….for the last three miles they played chase the stick. Only wish I had such energy

[@shoshanna8475]

I loved my (now deceased) lab like no other! But I gotta admit, the 2-yr-old border collie I adopted a couple of months ago is like no other. Smart doesn't even begin to describe him!

[@toula6312]

I wish I could take my dog to you, she’s a pure collie and she’s nuts and super hairy 😪 I love your videos!

[@mourningdove8331]

Why are there so many bots :/

[@louisegoldsmith1038]

@@mourningdove8331 I know they are getting out of control I’ve tried to report them but more turn up

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

@@louisegoldsmith1038 Same... everytime I see bots and try to report them it looks like if KZbin isn't willing to take actions against them :/

[@theonlymann1485]

@@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard youtube be like Bots plagueing youtube comment section:i sleep COPPA requesting that any colored videos are for children: *real shit*

[@ghoultooth]

Just wanna let you know that I LOVE your profile picture lmao

[@johnkorotki7861]

Our border Collie Bella will be 14 in July. She is a sweet and smart angel!

[@bar10ml44]

It’s wonderful to see your approach and attention to detail. The dogs must feel fantastic after grooming just as a human does

[@MrM4rvelous]

What the hell, border Collies even pant in hyper speed. Sounds like an engine running! I'm definitely not active enough to own one.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

when young they need to be busy all the time or they get into mischief

[@GregoryM1]

"you better get the engine checked out, she's idling pretty hard" 2:07

[@Cheere]

So nice, kind, smart lovely bordercollie, best dogs in the world

[@cahg3871]

Had a Border Collie(Buster)and he was as smart as a whip.Our home came with straight door knobs,which he figured out how to open by hitting them with his paw.He planned and scammed his way into the room with his feed,then helped himself.He was a great friend and I miss him often.

[@KoovoParkolainen]

Having raised three shelties, a breed almost as intelligent as border collies, their contemplation skills occasionally seem scary good. They are also very mischievous and they even sometimes try to cheat to have their way.

[@carrottoponcrak]

My sheltie would 100% cheat at tasks and such to get a toy or treat it's funny

[@swiggaroo6751]

Shelties are the best, also the pwettiest

[@lecheriamour]

My aussiedoodle is like this, too!!

[@crubbythebeagle57]

@@lecheriamour cute lovely beagle kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17ddYaVp8uriKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7GhIevrrtje80 =

[@e.maldonado4540]

My sheltie is a terrorist 😂 he will take a shoe hostage. He will not damage the shoe, but he will stand over it until a treat or extra walkies/agility course play time is offered in exchange 😆 he's so smart, so good at his job, knows all sorts of words & parlor tricks. Good boy but oof that mischievous streak is so real 😂😂😂

[@zoew_]

lol she ripped that happy hoodie off quick!

[@MrTravbad]

We took our collie for a walk and met up with 3 other collies ... endless fun watching 4 collies ALL trying to herd the other 3 :)

[@epicwalrus7183]

Dog version of one of those sheep spirals? XD

[@clarissejones9353]

I had a border collie and even though it’s been 20 years since he passed I still miss him he was so intuitive and he protected me. This one looks so similar to them brought back a lot of memories

[@brendaleverick3655]

I remember that my Grandpa had two border collies on his sheep & cattle ranch. I remember they were Betty & Roy. All Grandpa had to do to round up his sheep was to yell, "Go around 'em!" to Betty, the elder dog. Roy did what she did. ❤️❤️

[@darkcreatureinadarkroom1617]

For someone so terrified of the whole process, she handled it extremely well. She deserves all the treats and cuddles.

[@nicolerain3127]

OMG, she is soooo cute!!!! Her groom came out gorgeous as always! This channel brings me so much joy.Thank you so much! 🙆🏾‍♀️

[@forgottenmind1]

She is really beautiful. Good girl !

[@Boyhead1973]

My favorite breed. I had a 15 1/2-year-old Border collie named Coffey -- he crossed the rainbow bridge in Feb 2020-- he was my heart. I waited over a year and now I'm the momma of 8-month-old Dodge -- another Border Collie... he's a handful....but, love him! They are so smart... Thank you for these --- she was such a good girl!

[@vync3_965]

Awe, I’m sorry for your loss. But I’m glad you’ve got another buddy ^^ I too love Border Collies, and I really want one in the future. Hope you’re having a great day!

[@dawnmichelle4403]

Poor baby girl! So much stress panting 🥺 She's smart though, so next time she'll likely remember that she turned out okay and won't be so nervous. 💜

[@BlackCoffeeee]

I hope so but many Border Collies, especially young ones, have a mind that goes 120 in a 50 zone. So, they'll usually always be stressed by having to stand still and do nothing. They usually hate things that require some 'chill'.

[@carolynkepler2826]

I LOVE this❤️❤️❤️ you’re so kind and gentle. You have real expertise. I had no idea there was so much involved with grooming; not just skill but psychology.

[@LdnLady]

Beautiful collie . Love them.

[@akantiia]

Groot is a gorgeous dog! She really did not appreciate that happy hoodie X'D

[@KismetLizard]

Collies 100& are not for everyone. They are the sweetest dogs but have SO much energy and prone to being quite neurotic. My old Border Collie is still needing three walks a day at 14 years old!

[@antiquegirl6505]

I totally agree, have mostly had herding breeds. They do best when you give them plenty of exercise and a JOB. My mother always said I was raised by our border collie, I was his little sheep, to herd and keep in our yard. I had a Shetland Sheepdog who would get obsessed and would "Sheltie-spin" in tight circles, if he couldn't be walked or exercised much. Now there are 2 Aussie-mix rescues here who herd each other and play lots of tag and games, on top of walks and dog-park visits. They keep me active instead of seditary and sitting too much. Speaking of which, gotta go, dog-park time!!!!

[@resmarted]

@@antiquegirl6505 sedentary

[@antiquegirl6505]

@@resmarted Gee, thanks....my auto-correct usually kicks in. It must have been asleep.

[@Ender275]

We gave mine a lot of puzzle treat toys. That helped keep him mentally stimulated and I used to walk him everyday before I went to school in middle and high school. Some days he’d walk up to 6 miles

[@crubbythebeagle57]

@@Ender275 cute lovely beagle kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17ddYaVp8uriKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7GhIevrrtje80

[@brianwilliams326]

Love this channel, We have a beautiful border mix with one side of his face white other black right down the middle. Loves pulling off my wife's slippers and making her chase him to get them back... Love our little Oreo so much!

[@damonm3]

I adopted a 2 year old a few months ago. Doesn’t bark or whine, and he’s a big cuddle boy. He’s the sweetest easiest dog in the world. I do get out at least 2x a day for 20-60 min. Sometimes more on the weekends. He won’t play catch. Just likes chilling. Does chase other dogs and small rodents but that’s about it. Just the biggest sweet heart. He’s asleep with his head on my shoulder and chest right now😂❤️

[@vivianlee3032]

Perfect ending to the day. Though i am still waiting for Fredo the husky and Thunder the Bermese

[@SovereignInvictus]

Seeing Groot brought me some fond memories of my Border boy, Bernie, who passed in 2014. Groot's mannerisms are very similar to his, as is her evidently tolerant personality. I still miss Bernie a lot, but am always glad to be reminded of him.

[@jada3956]

I used to work with border Collie's at this dog sitter place. This one dog was named molly and she was the cutest thing ever and really friendly and playful. She used lay on me a lot, we became the best friend since the first day she came there. Sadly I don't work there anymore, but I do miss her.😔💗

[@boomer6611]

Madam, you are an angel, one can see your touch with her is pure love.

[@karlat7880]

I loved it when she took the happy hoodie off again and you were just like “k”. Also when she was watching you trim her tail like she was quality-control

[@loveblue2]

You're such a sweet and patient groomer. Not to mention, your furry clients look like a million bucks when you're done. I really enjoy your channel! 💕

[@nadineclaassens7199]

She has the most beautiful soulful eyes. Sweet sweet angel

[@Kate98755]

my BC is incredibly aware, super quick at learning. she knows the words to our games and looks at me like it’s your turn to speak, 😂 can’t watch videos and play with her.

[@JennaGetsCreative]

When I was a kid we had a pair of border collies. They were littermates and too pair-bonded to work with so we sent one to a farm (for real, the place ran a public pumpkin patch every October and hosted school field trips year-round so we got to see our former dog often.) A good 2+ years after he was rehomed there someone left a gate open, he got loose, and even though the new owner was a licensed vet the dog's ear tattoo was never re-registered to him and someone was directed to bring him to us. He recognized the area blocks away and the people returning him decided to get out and walk. He lead them to my best friend's house 1 street over, who then recognized him and showed them to our house. 2+ years and he still knew his way around our neighbourhood, was pleased as punch to see us, and went right back to chasing his sister around the back yard like he'd never left. When the new owners came to pick him up they ended up with both dogs because the sister wouldn't let him leave without her. Very smart, very loyal dogs. It was so cool every time we visited that farm. We'd spot him out there, being a dog with a job, loving every second of it, and then he'd see us and be our shadow until we left. The sister ended up on the neighbouring farm's property keeping an old lady and her horses company because she proved too neurotic for the job with smaller animals.

[@annebruecks7381]

Neurotic is definitely a good word for most of them I have met! I have a feeling the ones I met were just not exercised enough and developed separation anxiety and all kinds of weird behaviors and definitely makes me understand I wouldn’t be able to give them enough exercise lol. My dogs like to run around a bit then take a nap 😂

[@lohengrin5082]

My dream dog right there!

[@josie5670]

They’re really fabulous dogs!

[@christophercripps7639]

Energetic, smart & at times devious and bossy - must stick to the daily schedule.

[@christophercripps7639]

From experience, you describe the breed exactly. “Arf, arf, arf, it’s time for the morning exercise, ARF ARF NOW!”

[@ronparks8875]

Dang, now that I've found this channel I can't get enough! Dogs are so wonderful; they bring so much to our lives and world. I'm a grown man, but I still hope there's a doggie heaven.

[@sendnoodle5]

She's got quite the panting motor on her! Beautiful pupper.

[@Maialeen]

Awww, that breathing sound. She was so nervous and upset but still tried to be patient😭

[@Texas-Chris]

Adorable pupper !!! BTW I love your paw print on the inside of your left wrist. Thank you for what you do. Stay safe and healthy.

[@niarazu3883]

Your narration is just so classy and natural. Can't decide if it's that or the doggos that bring me back for more.

[@Jockberg]

Border collies are the most beautifl dogs of them all. I would so want to have one, but I'm convinced I cannot match the energy.

[@zoravar.k7904]

Rough collies and shelties are a little lower energy. They will still need plenty of daily exercise though.

[@MeganManXxX]

❤️ My border collie mix is almost 16 now, but she was the fastest dog in her prime. She loved starting foot races at the dog park. She was also a natural herder, which didn’t always go over well at the dog park. Now she’s mostly just really good at napping, but she still gets a pep in her step on occasion.

[@dacid44]

I have a border collie/lab mix at home. He's a little ditzy, but his herding instincts are definitely there! Whenever we go canoeing, we have to make sure he's in the front boat because he gets anxious if the other boat gets too far ahead and he can't keep an eye on them. He also used to herd me out the door for school at 7 AM every morning.

[@b.f.2461]

We had a Boston Terrier which is … not the smartest breed of dog in the world. But she kept a full mental inventory of her toys, and would freak out if one went missing. Could also count … if there were four people having barbecue steak, she expected to get four steakbones. Was quite upset one night when one person had a strip loin instead. She was convinced we were holding out on her.

[@jendubay3782]

You’re not giving her cooked bones, are you?

[@b.f.2461]

@@jendubay3782 Not now, since she passed away at age 14 many, many years ago.

[@jendubay3782]

@@b.f.2461 ah okay.

[@AstroMoonGoddess]

Such an impressive breed. Love them. 🥰

[@durkadurka4557]

I've had lots of different dogs in my life and loved them all. But my two border collie were on a completely different level. By far the most intuitive and intelligent dogs I have ever been around.

[@fw1421]

Nice job on her grooming she looked fantastic. Beautiful collie!❤️❤️❤️

[@linseat7670]

When I was little, surrounded by siblings and cousins, our family dog was a Border Collie, called Lady (I know, so original). Lady ran rings around us when we played out. She totally babysat us. I'm now 62, and I've always remembered her. She was the best girl.

[@antiquegirl6505]

I was 'raised by a border collie' also. Mom would hand me chunks of milkbone treats to shove in various pockets, tell him to "keep her in the yard" and turn us loose in our 3/4 acre & unfenced yard. It was the absolute best childhood. I have had several other types of dogs since, but am particularly drawn to the collie & aussie types (2 of them asleep at my feet right now).