
But, I think the somewhat harsh conditions have matured her maybe a little faster than if she was a house dog.


With Arie's maturity has come much better behavior toward the livestock. Her playing stints are far less frequent and her seeming aggression has abated much. Although she will still put the goats in their place if they come too near her food. If they are nearby when I put down her food they make a hasty retreat. That is their cue to go some place else.
I'm quite enjoying the calmer more reliable dog that Arie is becoming.