We moved the sheep to the back pasture this morning, I had three dogs working on it. Fate circled around the front, moving forward with the sheep. Gus took the right flank and escorted the sheep through the gate, Red did the classic job of border collie, driving the sheep steadily from the rear, putting pressure on them to move forward through the gate.
Three very different styles, with very different results. But they did get the job done, and it was a sight I did not ever expect to see in my nearly two decades of working with dogs and sheep. Live and learn. The impossible is the most exciting thing to achieve.
Looks like you have a trio of sheep dogs. It shows how easily they learn from each other. Although I suspect that Red is doing most of the work. It’s still nice yo see.
Red is doing ALL of the work, but Fate and Gus are having a blast…
Is that frost on the ground I’m seeing?
yes..hard frost every day this week..
yes..hard frost every day this week..
I start the day with your blog; your animals I feel are like my own. That little Gus is soooo cute and funny – Makes me want to get a Gus too! Thank you for making my day better every day —
Thanks Laura, that is lovely to hear…