Seven years ago an Australian Shepherd came into my life as an eight week old puppy.

I spent her first year training with her. Subsequently, she has turned into a great pet – well mannered, a great walking buddy, and my canine friend.

She’s definitely a herding dog – she’s always leading me around the house. She knows my habits, and she proceeds me.

My favorite part is the backward glance.

She checks to make sure I am still following her. If I stop walking, or turn back, she will either wait, or come back to me, waiting patiently for me to begin moving again.

This is one of the many valuable traits of my companion and pet. She looks after me.

If I ever feel alone, I just need to glance down.

Mitzi is always by my side.