Most people do not know that donkeys are ferocious guard animals, and Simon in particular really dislikes dogs. He sees border collies as coyotes coming in to attack the sheep, I think, or perhaps the other donkeys. He nearly killed Lenore when he first saw her – she won’t go near him – so I am trying to introduce him to Red gradually. Red seems unimpressed and so far skirts around him, but I’m moving slow.

I realized this week that I need a border collie in my life. Somehow, our minds are alike, God help us all.

Later today I want to write about training Red.