Sometimes, when I see Fate at work, I see the puppy receding Fate is the Joy Dog, she loves every bit of life, and has fun in many ways all day long. When she is out sitting with the sheep, I see the puppy fading, I see her inner spirit emerge, the strong and poised demeanor of the working dog, my favorite kind of dog.

She is still a puppy, still playful and joyous, but she is seven months old now, she is beginning to grow up. It is an awe-inspiring thing to see.