There is no more focused and attentive creature on earth than a Labrador Retriever waiting for dinner. This is where I teach Lenore to “sit” and “stay,” two things she is eager to do to get to her food. Border collies can usually take or leave food, and will abandone it altogether if there is work. Frieda’s a bit like Lenore. She will abandon food to chase a rabbit, but is otherwise excited. I wrote a story about Frieda online, inviting rabbits to the farm.