When Diva was 13 weeks old I got an email from my friend Sally that she was going to be out at a local farm having Paiva instinct tested. She asked if I wanted to come out to watch and of course I jumped at the opportunity. Watching Paiva turn on was fantastic and I couldn't help but wonder what Diva would do if she was given the chance. Since Paiva had used up only half of her time slot the decision was made to put Diva in with the sheep. I think I will let the following pictures speak for themselves :).
Watch out sheep!
Her little legs weren't fast enough to catch them but the desire to get around was there
She kept on trying though...
Good puppy!
*Photos taken by Mary Mynaugh
Watching Diva go in with the sheep and seeing her instincts kick in made my heart flutter. I am not sure which one of us walked away from that experience more excited, perhaps it was equal. What I can tell you was that moment set us on a path of learning and working together that is by far the hardest and yet most rewarding thing I have ever done with a dog.
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