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In reply to the discussion: What is your favorite dog breed and why? [View all]wnylib
(21,432 posts)head to foot. I'm just glad that Laddie and I were attuned to each other enough that I realized what he wanted and let him go.
He did another "heroic deed" weeks later. I walked a few blocks to a convenience store and tied his leash on a pole near the door while I went inside. When I came out, I set my purse down to untie the leash. After crossing the parking lot to the sidewalk, I realized I had left my purse behind.
When I turned back, a young guy was looking through the purse, for ID, I thought. But when I called out that it was mine, he dropped the purse, kept the wallet, and ran behind the store. Laddie growled and bared his teeth, so I unhooked the leash. When I caught up with them, the guy had been slowed down by a steep hill behind the store. Laddie was snarling like an attack dog and the terrified guy tossed the wallet to use both hands to scramble away up the hill.
Laddie stayed with me and settled down when I picked up the wallet. Everything was still in it.
Border collies are remarkably attuned to their people, as if they think in tandem with us. I guess that is what makes their teamwork with people so valuable as herding dogs. Also makes them good pets to have around, if you can handle their cleverness and energy.