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LetMyPeopleVote

(168,872 posts) Sat Aug 9, 2025, 10:12 AM Aug 9

When there's no sheep to herd.. 😅 [View all]

Back when I was a boy scout leader, we referred to our efforts at winter or summer camp as trying to herd cats. Herding cats is not an easy task even for a border collie. Borders are amazing herding dogs. If you ever get a chance, go to a herding competition/trial.

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When there's no sheep to herd.. 😅 [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Aug 9 OP

Which reminds me of one of the greatest TV ads of all time: Ocelot II Aug 9 #1

LOL LetMyPeopleVote Aug 9 #3

This is a forever favorite of mine radical noodle Aug 9 #4

I had never seen that - that was hilarious rurallib Aug 9 #5

It's legendary - one of the all-time best Super Bowl ads. Ocelot II Aug 9 #6

I just saw this. . and have now watched it six times. Thank you. niyad Aug 9 #7

I knew Border Collie that herded hamsters. sinkingfeeling Aug 9 #2

I absolutely believe it! ShazzieB Aug 9 #8

Borders always need a job to be doing LetMyPeopleVote Aug 9 #10

Ha ha! ShazzieB Aug 9 #9