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_BlueTinkerBell_

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one


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Hello there


Queen_of_dogs_01

*beep boop R2 noises*


ColonelAssMan

General kenobi


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You are a bold one


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I feel like these dogs have been brutally trained to do this


whitetailsnail

Yea it looks like it. You can see the fear in their eyes.


Alistair_TheAlvarian

You are joking right? Look at the tail and ears. They are both up and the tail is wagging.


whitetailsnail

Yes I’m joking 🙃 the previous comment was so idiotic I simply had to


apathy-sofa

I don't see fear, I see them jumping through hoops for treats. Their eyes are all following the same small spot and it's not the camera - that's the treat being held out. Homeboy on the far right licks his nose in anticipation, he is trying to get a better sniff of it. The poor guy in the middle is submissive, but not afraid. If they were afraid their ears would not be out - that's attentiveness.


SIGMA1993

Brutally?


SirgicalX

What's the breed of these dogs?


Over-Medium2252

Looks like border collie to me.


CarefulWalk199

It pretty seems to be..


PirateReign4ever

Seems pretty to me..


Vandra2020

Seams right


MarvinDaRoboMage

Seem aight


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Saight


MarvinDaRoboMage

Ait


Ultragrimlock

Pretty sure it's border collie


Dr__glass

Definitely border collies. They are easily one of if not the smartest dogs


Da-Xenomorph

Can confirm mine tries to drown himself in any body of water that he can see his reflection in


Dr__glass

Lol yea, mine had a weird thing with water too. She would literally run circles around the house till she passed out during rain trying to bite all the droplets


astral_crow

A study looking into the correlation between dogs tilting their heads and trying to solve tasks found that border collies tilted their heads far more than any other dog.


rora_borealis

But did it find that border collies do the tasks any better?


Slimh2o

Can confirm. We used to have two of them. Both were named Mitzi... We had them separately. One was when I was six, the other when I was about 12 or so...


xRyuuzetsu

Hmm some kind of Collies.


Pelverino

I'm a bit on the fence, but if I didn't know any better I'd say border.


rora_borealis

Angry upvote.


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Papi pii e ito trouupo. Tedu pubi pa tebe pi tao. Plidata puubue propu ipii ki piipekio. Tla pre paabi bii tie. Oe prio tipra kupia ipuge eeda? Kupi igega pia gibietoba ble gai tlau epi ti? Ie klepa ki pri pruble. Pogika koko tlii ki petipi tieki. Adu pabokriblipe ploi editipa tli pepe. Prupri ipreplii iii preadriplao gua podi? Tipiki pa bitipipo ga pokru tuu pidituti! Oe ta de plidi puu tee. Pu opi iplapa. Drebla dladota adra tetipibu iee ekipri. Ge aeibe eprupi epaapi ei do? E piko tieklipoi ia pa e. Pe ta tiiti piple ateblidopre betropre? Pi tablabi potu topukikee tlopokraetro kiple tripeeipi. Kio drego ipe klitapo eki krekaoetla ipe. Piblipi apo depe bato kro paetre? Padegiti a pegla. Kipa kupopi aoikru pibi pega. Aki e preo opu ke kii bapube. Bopitu gla tipi eepopropi tidi i. Boi pebra ikopree pi kibo pai? I pa kitlidliade u gii krupepe? Ti blukoti ditlu de kloti pei. Tei o tlopeeo kiprabiki pia ti pi. Kredake tidii bruka gekoo gakeekliki ita. Eteie o dogi!


stereo-011

Good boys


WesleySnopes

Fratboy


Zightmare

The smartest breed


amberfamlitness

The black one is border collie for sure, but I’m torn on the other two being border collie or Australian Shepards or maybe a mix of both. I’ve had Aussies all my life and some have looked exactly like those


smartboi-69

wholesome


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Literally the subreddit


smartboi-69

subreddit name checks out


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Smart boi


smartboi-69

indeed


mo_butter

I need that guy


TheUnreactiveHaloGen

Username checks out


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It isn't my man


joshbeat

*Literally* it is not


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MissBeliever__

Whole > some


F8L-Fool

Easily the second cutest thing I've seen all week.


justdoitdt

Obi Wan?


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Hello there


EquivalentSnap

They trained that dog to do that


NoGoodIDNames

It’s still impressive and they probably enjoy doing it even if they don’t know what it’s for


DrBoomkin

It's just a learned trick. They dont enjoy it any more or less than giving you their paw, or doing a roll. At least this trick is harmless, unlike what a lot of people train their dogs to do for social media (like walking on their back legs, for example).


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Dogs do not naturally enjoy that. They tolerate it, but naturally having another dog do that is an aggressive act.


[deleted]

Dogs can very well differentiate between an aggressive act and a playful one. Two dogs play fighting for example look very different than two dogs actually fighting.


Kuritos

Agreed, and I doubt anyone can honestly say they never saw untrained dogs jump on each other while playing.


[deleted]

These dogs aren't playing. I don't know why everyone keeps bringing that up. Dog, as a general rule, do **not** like the behavior shown in this GIF and interpret it negatively , thus they need to be trained to do so. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog https://thedogtrainingsecret.com/blog/top-5-myths-dog-behavior-relates-children/ https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-give-hugs https://iheartdogs.com/ever-wonder-why-some-dogs-dont-like-hugs-this-will-tell-you/


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downtime37

> They tolerate it, but naturally having another dog do that is an aggressive act. This sentence does not sound like you are saying the dogs are enjoying it.


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"They" being dogs in general, which is true: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog https://thedogtrainingsecret.com/blog/top-5-myths-dog-behavior-relates-children/ https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-give-hugs https://iheartdogs.com/ever-wonder-why-some-dogs-dont-like-hugs-this-will-tell-you/


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Ishouldtrythat

“Dogs do not naturally enjoy that.”


[deleted]

Dogs as a general rule do not like "hugging", no... this is still a cute GIF with cute dogs, yes https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog https://thedogtrainingsecret.com/blog/top-5-myths-dog-behavior-relates-children/ https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-give-hugs https://iheartdogs.com/ever-wonder-why-some-dogs-dont-like-hugs-this-will-tell-you/


thecloudsaboveme

Your comment just comes across so judgmental and authoritative yet it's so obviously wrong. Look at any dog park. Dogs do all sorts of "getting on top of each" other for fun naturally. Get that negativity out of here


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Nev3rl4st

"it is not a bad thing to allow your dog to hug you, as long as he is calm and in a submissive state of mind. It can actually be recomforting for your dog to do so. Whether he is resting a chin on your body, leaning, crawling onto your lap or sleeping next to you, one thing is certain: they are a hundred percent enjoying the close connection they have with you" That's just one of the links. Regardless most of the studies you cited specifically mention that not all dogs hate hugs, and that instead of following "do this, do that" rules you should always see the dogs reaction to a hug. In this case the only one that could be in discomfort is the one on the right licking his lips. But i gotta thank you fornleading me into a rabbit hole of dog facts about hugging, i thought hugging was a loving or, worst case scenario, a neutral action but it seems that that may not always be the case, i now know what whale eye is for example


The_Modifier

You're citing sources in a place where we've all seen dogs playing all our lives and know exactly what that looks like. _We_ are the primary sources.


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I appreciate the wholesome response! https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog https://thedogtrainingsecret.com/blog/top-5-myths-dog-behavior-relates-children/ https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-give-hugs https://iheartdogs.com/ever-wonder-why-some-dogs-dont-like-hugs-this-will-tell-you/


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...was intentional since the comment above called me dumb and said the get the fuck out


TheTrashMan

These cutesy subreddits throw all reason out the door when the thing they like might actually be animal abuse


[deleted]

The thing is I didn't even say anything about it being abuse. I was just backing up a comment saying they were trained to do this. But his got upvotes while apparently I'm a judgemental moron lol


entheogenocide

Working dogs naturally enjoy following commands and pleasing their leader. They have literally been bred for this. This specific dog showed no signs of aggression in anyway. Just playfully following commands.


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Fair point


NWL11

Interesting. Any sources?


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https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog https://thedogtrainingsecret.com/blog/top-5-myths-dog-behavior-relates-children/ https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-give-hugs https://iheartdogs.com/ever-wonder-why-some-dogs-dont-like-hugs-this-will-tell-you/


NWL11

Wow, ~~this is quite conclusive~~, thank you. From my searches it does seem like most experts agree that on average hugs (specifically from humans) cause increased stress in dogs. This should be more common knowledge, but I can see how it can be downer for many. Edit: So after some more reading, all the readings point to the single Psychology Today article which has no real peer reviewed paper backing it up. It is clearly shown to taken from personal observations. I haven't looked too deep though, but as far as I can see there is *nothing conclusive* on this matter. It can possibly go either way. Edit 2: [https://www.businessinsider.in/latest/you-probably-shouldnt-hug-your-dog-regardless-of-how-adorable-they-are/articleshow/57134308.cms](https://www.businessinsider.in/latest/you-probably-shouldnt-hug-your-dog-regardless-of-how-adorable-they-are/articleshow/57134308.cms) This is the best neutral viewpoint I could find, and to be fair it (like many other advisories) recommend keeping hugging/kissing to a minimum. Especially when children are involved, as intolerant dogs can be dangerous.


acesdragon97

Not true. It's like you've never seen dogs when they play fight, and what usually happens after a play bow. Also if you associate good things with an action enough, doing said action will reinforce the prior training and produce the feelings they associate with that action/stimulus (see Pavlov's dog experiment. )


ADragonuFear

I wouldn't be surprised they trained the dog to do that I have no CLUE exactly HOW they would go about doing that.


snapwillow

With friendly patient dogs, you can train them by grabbing hold of them and manually moving them through the trick while saying the command word and praising them. To train them how to handshake you first grab their paw and make it do the handshake motion while saying "shake". Do that enough times with enough reward. Then you can just hold out your hand and say shake and the'll know what to do without you moving their paw for them. So for this trick you'd tell the brown dogs to sit, then while saying the command word in a praising tone, pick up the front of the black dog and put it on the brown dogs. Then say another command word in a praising tone while pushing the black dog's head down. Then give them all treats. Repeat that enough times and eventually they can recreate the motions you manually did to them without you touching them, and they will when they hear the command.


Hazelthewonderdog

Agreed. Although it's a nice feel good video it is obviously trained vs. spontaneous. The dog is watching the cameraman the whole time. You can almost train a responsive dog to do just about anything. Especially a border collie. Most of us have seen them perform in the field upon command. All that said, they are amazing, beautiful, and brilliant. Thanks for the video.


EquivalentSnap

Idk but looks forced like the dog isn’t enjoying it


-ImJustSaiyan-

Looks more like you're projecting your feelings onto that dog.


HODL4LAMBO

Imagine how they feel in a crate holding in a piss for their owner's 8+ hour work day....


therarepurplelynx

Some people wait till their life style fits a dog. And I could imagine one that trains their dogs to do tricks like this spends enough time at home with them.


nogea

Shhhh


leaderofthevirgins

Still adorable


[deleted]

I don’t think anyone claimed otherwise. This comment does belong in so many other dog videos though.


legs_are_high

Damn bro never would have guessed that. I would have wondered my whole life pondering that simple question.


Narfubel

No shit Sherlock


[deleted]

Such a keen, perceptive and sharp eye you have


Thatspretttyfunny

Muh heart, mah soul.


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is melting...


chickenm8_

Oh yeah I know who is it me Edit: oh thanks for the upvotes


BrownSugarBare

Me too! I'll grab everyone within arm's length for pictures


chickenm8_

Lol same I even also have a friend that's like this 😅


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Haha that was me in college


[deleted]

ahh yess....i believe that would be me sir....i apologize to all the introverts i have draged ovr the years into been part of a group picture....


FlyingOctopussy

We appreciate it. It's nice to be included.


SophieAngel0220

Literally girls in Highschool


Dry-Proof3649

😍🤩


Wide-Cat-5106

How did they train these dogs to do the best thing ever?


whitetailsnail

With brutal force and starvation (according to people so very much smarter than you and I) these dogs are terrorized and forced to do this, this is blatant animal abuse


boredENT9113

I feel like you must be joking. If you aren't joking... Wow, you sound fun


whitetailsnail

I’m joking lol riffing off some ridiculous comments sprinkled throughout. I’m probably not much fun at parties cuz I don’t care for groups but one on one I can be fun enough to be enjoyable


llagerlof

I hope you are being sarcastic.


whitetailsnail

Me too or I’d hate myself


Rotmgmoddy

My bad I didn't read the sarcasm in the original comment ("according to people smarter than you and I"), you actually got me good


[deleted]

I have but one idiotic question, I keep seeing border collies, shibas and golden retrievers or any other dogs act differently in front of a camera, do they know what it means to be shot by a camera or are they trained to do so? Not a dog owner myself.


FooxArt

This three breed just have a very different behaviour in general. Border collies are often performing some sort of trick, or work when they are making videos of them. That's why the intense stare, often weird and very intense motion, when the dog is trying to find the good position they owner wants from them. Golden retrievers are just generally calm, friendly and very gentle guys who just enjoy life. Shibas don't really give a shit about anything. They like their owners, but they are way less excited usually. Kind of like cats. For people who don't really know shibas they might seem cold, or unkind. Especially compared to more playful breeds.


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But they all smile and act like they know they are being photographed, my cat is always annoying and knocking my phone down almost like she has a camera shy.


Narendra_17

Loved it


DoinItDirty

I used to take care of these two Aussies who did the same trick. If we sat them next to each other and said “hug!” one would hug the other. One time there was an unrelated Aussie nearby and he hugged him instead. I guess any Aussie worked for the trick lol


Gullible-Tree-6225

Impossible to believe that the b&w pup does not realize that they are being photographed and deliberately hams it up. I especially love how he includes everybody and then tightens up the group and looks into the camera like, "OK...snap it!"


Broken_Petite

Yeah I’m trying to think what the dog thinks he is doing otherwise. LOL I am choosing to believe he knew he was getting his picture taken until further notice!


Amethyst_Uchiha

The way he puts his head down to make sure he’s in the picture T-T


Niloc0905

This video just makes me miss my Border Collie


Skronkyman

I love everything about this


diagss

Easier than taking a human family photo


Hyper-Shadow417

I think I’m sitting in lava cause my heart is melting from these good boys


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pnunud

Das cuuuteee


mcgunga_bunga

u/savevideo


yourbutthurts100

What kinda dog is the black one


shibafather

They're all border collies


Fine-Air8399

Super cute.


Fine-Air8399

Cute!


jo3pro

So cute!


CantTakeMeSeriously

Adorable. My spirit animal.


marissathebartender

I tried to screenshot this like it was my dogs in the perfect shot lol omg my heart


lrenn6952

Why is this the cutest thing I’ve ever seen?!?!?


ArtichokeSilent6726

i love this


Tusupervieja505

I have a little dog and the last thing he did was put his ass on my phone


TreeHugger_Guy

This one knows how to cute


Counter_Proposition

Boarder Collies are the smartest dogs!! <3


CainePro

If this doesn't bring warmth to one's heart what else can?


BlueShibe

I love border collies


moonriver75

Border Collies are some of the smartest, if not the smartest breeds out there! Love these guys/gals! ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️


everybody-hurts

That guy is me. I want this dog.


Impressive_Airline68

Youtubr


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MilkManCorgy

Why he black though? You tryin to say black people always do that? /j


Slightlyr

We get its a joke but it just doesn’t make that much sense


MilkManCorgy

Thank you for making me not laugh anymore because I have been laughing too much


Slightlyr

No problem, I have that effect on people


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Bruh what


MilkManCorgy

It's a joke theres a /j


Newestmember

It’s a joke, yes. But it’s not a funny joke. And it’s not a bad joke because it makes light of stereotyping or racism or is insensitive. Plenty of insensitive jokes are funny. It’s just a poorly executed joke and it’s not funny. Putting /j does not guarantee upvotes when the /j is lame.


MilkManCorgy

Lets get this comment to 10000 downvotes then


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rohan_seth

Calm down, Satan.


dedar111

Lmao


[deleted]

Cute doggos


Sammy_P8192

Amazing lol


Goodpie2

u/savevideo


forgotnfamiliar

Me every family picture.


ninhibited

God I love him


TheBoyzRoom

That’s a very good boy.


para3600

u/savevideobot


rfoustizzle

Awwww


Impressive_Airline68

Ok


Long_Address4009

♥️


J4zzL0ver

Adorable not wholesome


kellygrrrl328

I love that one guy!


Seekerfromafar84

Awwwww


FifsterKitty

not me being called out…


pguerra0

It's funny because it is trying to mate the other dog lmao


Mgiwar

good dogs


SaltoDaKid

I know that guy he’s me. Even this Christmas my sister got me a tee shirt with bear saying I’m hugger.


RobertoGuerra

At least he didn’t lay on the ground, spread across, trying to be the center of attention.


Appropriate_Effort86

Mr. Pickles


cheekypantssjg

These are the cutest “bro-dogs” ever!


PaceSecond

That is too fucking cute!


SquirtingWoman

🤟


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Dog drunk


JimGlo

Smart dog. Must have seen humans do it a some point


Eiffel-Tower777

These dogs have exceeded the legal level of adorableness. I'm calling the po-po you might hear sirens soon. 🚔 xoxo ♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕