In: Border Collies
May 25, 2017
This Border Collie Helps Keep Airstrips Safe
After all the technological advancements in flight over the years, one thing still makes every flight a little dangerous in takeoff and landing: birds.
That’s where this dog comes in.
Meet Piper, a Border Collie working out of the airport in Traverse City, Michigan. Piper has a very important job during takeoff and landing. He makes sure that all the birds in the area are scared off so they don’t interfere with the planes.
According to a story on Insider, Piper has been employed with the airport for two years.
Brian Edwards, Piper’s handler, says, “Piper is a Border Collie, they are working dogs. They are meant to work so this is a dream job for Piper. He loves everything he does. He loves coming to work every day, the airport is basically his second home.”
Edwards noted that it took hours of work to train Piper for the job, but once he got the handle of it, he couldn’t get enough.
Piper works in all weather conditions to keep the runways clear from owls, geese, hawks, and other critters are out of the way of the planes.
Edwards says that seeing Piper enjoy the job is part of what makes him happy in his own life.
“There is not greater fulfillment or enjoyment in my life,” he said.
Image via AirportK9.org
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April 6, 2017
Viral ‘Hugging Dogs’ Teaching New Sibling to Hug
After over 264,000 Instagram followers and countless adorable pictures, Envy and Zain–the “hugging dogs”–are welcoming a new friend into their family!
Envy and Zain, who became huge hits on their owner’s Instagram account for their adorable tendency to hug on command, have welcome their new sibling Trek, who they hope to teach hug soon.
The pair have quite literally taken the pup under their wing…
Surely, he’ll catch on soon enough, and there will be plenty of canine love to go around!
You can follow their teaching process and watch Trek grow up on their human mom’s Instagram, @kelly_bove
Images via Kelly Bove
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June 10, 2016
12 Reasons You Have to Love Border Collies
They’re always smiling
And even when they’re not, whatever expression they have is just as good, if not better
They’re always up for whatever you’re up for
Seriously, they’ll follow you anywhere
They’re so kind natured, they’ll put up with all of your shenanigans
Even the shenanigans including small, slimy things
They’re very fashionable
Like, very
At the end of the day, they’re team players, and make a great part of any furry family
Big
Or small
They’ll give you all they’ve got
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April 9, 2016
10 Border Collies who are More Athletic than You
This tug of war champ
This adventurous cyclist
This inspirational swimmer
This fearless mountain climber
This non stop runner
This agility course star
This Frisbee master
This catch enthusiast
The contemporary dance guru
And this truly avant-garde athlete, who chooses to perform in a seamless mixture of the two.
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March 21, 2016
10 Signs You’re a Crazy Border Collie Person
You’re more excited about celebrating their birthday than your own
You let them help out around the house
And the yard
You make sure everyone knows who exactly runs the house
The safety and comfort of their feet is your top priority
You make sure they get quality adventure time
You immortalize them in art
And this hat is a staple item of your wardrobe
This photo encapsulates your ultimate squad goals
You don’t even need four leaf clovers, because when you have a border collie, you’re already the luckiest person in the world
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December 9, 2015
13 Things Only Border Collie Parents Understand
Border Collies, a herding breed, are high-energy to say the least. Sometimes they are even a little too smart for their own good. This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to things ONLY Border Collie parents understand!
1. Their silliness is simply another way to show their parents love.
2. Unless there’s bacon involved. Then Collies are silly for bacon.
A photo posted by Beggin’ Strips (@beggin) on PST
3. Border Collie parents understand that their dogs need constant stimulation to keep them out of trouble.
4. Darco spends hours a day with his Kong, one of the most popular toys of all-time. (And often included in our Bullymake Boxes!).
A photo posted by darco_the_bordercollie (@bordercolliedarco) on 8:14am PST
5. Along with Collies’ herding instincts comes a strong love of running.
6. Even Abby, the Collie pup, can’t help but frolic.
A photo posted by Julian Kagarise (@jk_photo_project) on PST
7. Jazz and Bonnie are not only sisters: they’re also BFFs.
8. Collie parents also get that their pups adore fun hobbies, such as Frisbee.
A photo posted by rayralewisroyce (@rayralewisroyce) on PST
9. However, this Collie prefers acting as security for all of those evil snowmen.
10. Most of all, Collies adore naps and snuggles.
A photo posted by 도트(dot,bordercollie,♀)15.03.12 (@dot0312) on 7:45am PST
11. Especially with their moms and dads.
12. Border Collies understand most of all that their four-legged friends are loyal and loving.
A photo posted by Mystic Layla Team (@mysticlaylateam) on PST
13. They keep an eye on their parents at all times.
