Fate is getting stronger by the day, she is not quite strong and fast enough to always get ahead of the sheep, she can do that if she is closer, she is getting faster by the day. This morning, the flock took off on her and I said “away” – the counter clockwise outrun that heads out to the right and she did catch up with them and turn them back. I am always amazed when border collies leave the ground, when all four feet are in the air. We had the pasture brushhogged this weekend and I see she moves much more quickly on the lower grass.

I’m working on keeping her from being a “push” dog, one that rushes ahead of people out of doors and gates. I make her lie down and stay before she gets out of the gate, that is hard for her, she is getting it.