Sounds about right.
Jake can spell "walk" - mentioning to each other (humans) 'how about a w' gets his attention. That opening the sock draw of an afternoon means Paul is getting ready to take him for a walk.
Both of us getting ready to take him out at a non-standard time, probably means we'll go somewhere other than the park, which means a Big Walk so instead of going into the park gate he'll take us past and down to the river. Rinsing and filling of Sigg water bottles means a Big Walk too and is exciting enough to warrant running into the 'east wing' hall and back into the kitchen.
Humans mentioning the truck to him is very exciting indeed and enough to require two steps backwards in amazement.
A crying human is best helped by sticking ones cold wet nose into their face and snuggling up to them in the hope they will either laugh or give him a cuddle. Either way it Makes Things Better.
Funny critters are Collies!
And when they are gone, for their lives are all too short... well I still remember Tilly - our first dog, and the fun times we had with her. As well as the impression she made on the whole village when she had to have a front leg amputated due to cancer.
Dunno about other breeds but Collies certainly change your life!
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