One by one, Gus is befriending the sheep, who are not used to being loved by dogs. Susie seems to have become attached to Gus, she comes over to greet him in the pasture every morning – under the disapproving glare of Red – and usually gives her some gentle licks on the nose.

Gus is fearless around the sheep now, and they know not to run him over when they are being chased by Red. Susie always comes looking for him, and she usually gets a kiss on the nose for her trouble.