02/06/2026
It’s brilliant to see Harrison putting in the yards with his new pup. Training a sheepdog is no small thing - and even tougher when it’s your first. On top of that, he’s learning to gather the fells with you, not just the fields🐕🐑
It’s a bit like reaching the top of your trade: tough going, but incredibly rewarding when you get there. They’re both young, and there’s so much to learn, but it’s a joy watching them figure it out together.
He’d been asking for his own sheepdog for ages, and we wanted to wait for the right time… and the right pup. Dad has to keep a bit of distance too - we don’t want the pup deciding to work for him instead of Harrison! You need a good dog in there to train, and the right match for Harrison’s age and abilities.
They’ve only been together a couple of weeks, but they’re already pretty inseparable. You can see the bond growing and their confidence bouncing off each other. In this game, you’re only as good as your dog and the time you put in 💪
The funny bit? Just as I was watching this video, I got a message from his teacher about some unfinished homework. Turns out he _was_ doing homework after school - just not the kind that comes with worksheets. This is the stuff he’ll use for the rest of his life. One system doesn’t fit all, and some people are just born to be outside, not sat behind a desk🫶
P.S. Don’t worry - he’ll be doing his school homework too before the messages start 😂
