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A white-haired grandpa sprays a garden hose as a wet red and white Border Collie lunges to bite at the water by an old car. 8 / 20

Grandpa Turned On the Hose to Wash the Car. Copper Had Been Waiting for That.

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The car can wait. Harold crouches in the driveway with the garden hose, glasses speckled with droplets, and Copper is going after the water stream with everything he has. The Border Collie lunges forward mid-bite, mouth wide open, front paws braced on the wet pavement, his white chest fur already soaked. Harold watches with a half-amused, half-resigned look, as though he has played this game many times before. A muddy dark sedan sits beside them, and a pile of rags, a blue bucket, and some scattered tools lie on the damp concrete.

Biting at water from a hose is a favorite game for many herding breeds, likely tied to their instinct to chase and control movement. It can be a fun way to cool off, but a few precautions help. Let water run for a moment first, since a hose left in the sun can hold very hot water. Keep the pressure gentle rather than spraying directly into the dog's mouth or face, as gulping large amounts of water can make a dog sick. Car-wash soaps, waxes, and cleaners should stay out of reach, and soapy puddles should be rinsed away so the dog does not lap them up.

Harold may not finish washing the car today, but judging by Copper's expression, the afternoon is already a huge success. Some chores are really just excuses to play in the sunshine with a friend.

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