This is the second time Keaton has been inside the arena with the sheep. The first time was when he was four months old—the goal then was for him to merely experience the sheep moving while Maya, Gail's border collie, worked the sheep.

After a session of distraction training working with Keaton outside the fenced area with sheep inside and cueing behaviors he performs easily at home, it was time for us to get in the area with the sheep. I worked him on a long line to prevent him from possibly charging the sheep and so that I could lessen or create distance as needed. All in all, I think we did ok. We both need more training before we try this again. I know we both had fun!