A Border Collie Has Volunteered to Help With the Dishes
A blue merle Border Collie is sitting in the kitchen sink, right in the middle of a pile of dirty dishes, and his ears are pulled back in a gentle, worried look. Plates with leftover food, a fork, two glasses, and a green sponge surround his legs, and his dark eyes seem to ask for forgiveness. He does not seem eager to climb out, which suggests the sink is warmer and more comfortable than it looks.
Sunlight comes in through the window, lighting up a striped dish towel, a plant, a bottle of soap, a cutting board, and some crumbs on the counter. The black, white, and silver of his coat look soft in the light.
Border Collies are very intelligent herding dogs, and they need a great deal of exercise and mental work. A bored Border Collie may find his own entertainment, even if it is climbing into the sink to lick the plates. Dishes can hold food that is harmful, such as onions, chocolate, or cooked bones, and broken glass or sharp knives can injure a dog, so clear the sink of dangerous items. Keep a good routine of walks, training games, and puzzle feeders so that he has a better outlet. Call your vet if your dog has eaten something unusual.
He looks like he is sorry, but also a little pleased with himself. The dishes can wait, because he is a very good helper.
