![]() Gus realizes Diego might need a friend as much as his sheep need a protector, but if he can’t learn to control his instincts, like barking and patrolling the neighborhood, Gus might lose his chance to stay in his new home. ![]() Suddenly, Gus is thrust into a new world of saltwater and sand and neighbors who don’t appreciate the presence of a large guard dog, like the neighbor who reminds Gus of his first owner-the junkyard man with the heavy boots. Diego suggests Gus come home with them to the North Carolina coast. ![]() Wounded, Gus needs to rest and heal away from his sheep, so he doesn’t risk reinjuring his leg. When Gus detects the scent of a bear in the woods, he rushes to protect his flock, injuring his leg in a fight with the dangerous beast. They both like to sit still and enjoy the quiet, and Gus can tell that Diego likes being around a gentle giant of a dog, that it helps relieve the boy’s constant worry. One day, Diego and his dad come to visit the farm, and Gus immediately connects to the small boy. ![]() He likes keeping the sheep, the chickens, and his humans safe, and he’s very good at it. Gus is a livestock guardian dog with one job-protecting his farm from coyotes and foxes. ![]() Ī boy and his dog learn that they are better together. Return to the world of devoted working dogs and the humans they love in a new book from the best-selling author of Stella. ![]()
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