A good farm dog does not just herd sheep, he takes responsibility for them and for everything involving their care. Red always enter into the work that needs to be done, not just the work he likes to do. Border collies are so often made crazy by people who over-stimulate and confuse them, but Red understands his purpose in life, it is his gift. He is focused on the stricken Tess now, I am hoping he will pressure her to stand up and he successfully accomplished this this morning, he got her to stand up twice, which is good for her. I have left  him out in the barn with her for now, he will sit with her and do whatever it is a dog like that does.

I know he will not harm her, I trust him totally, I hope he will keep her focused and alert until we figure out the next move.