King of the Guardian

Finnley is doing so well!  Today she followed Freckles all over the front field...taking frequent naps in the shade trees to beat the heat.  Unbelievably humid today.  The flies looked to be having a blast though, bugging the goats and any other living creature caught outside.  We went out after supper to feed Gypsy, the herd guardian.  The temperature was still 94 degrees.  The goats followed us over to the goat shelter since we've been training them to follow us with a little corn in the evenings.  We are still trying to tame some of the does.  There are about 5 of them that still will not willingly let us touch them.  I fed Freckles extra feed since she is taking care of a little one.  When everyone was treated and fed, we just sat back and watched Finnley for a little.  Gypsy laid down and Finnley promptly began to play "King of the Guardian".  Gypsy seemed to enjoy the game as much as Finnley!

Finnley playing King of the Guardian

Freckles, Finnley and Gypsy

Gypsy seems to have really bonded with Finnley.  We've only had our guardian for about three weeks and were (still are a little) worried that she will try to get out of the pasture again.  So far, since Finnley has been born, Gypsy has not dug out of the pasture.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that she continues to stay with the herd.  She is such a great dog, very great disposition.