About 8 years ago a border collie pup showed up on our lawn. He wandered the streets for a few weeks before I finally decided to adopt him. He's amazing!! I've taught him some commands. If he can understand what I want from him, there's nothing in the world that will stop him from doing it. He's athletic beyond imagination, and he's loyal. He's a great dog.
We take him camping, and he babysits the kids. If the kids want to explore the woods there are two rules: They have to stay where they can see the truck, and they have to take Gus. He came back to camp once without the kids. I thought I was stuck in an episode of Lassie. He was acting nervous, and he led us right to where the kids were. They were fine but scared because they'd made a wrong turn and couldn't see the truck anymore.
I could tell stories all day about that dog, but I'll refrain and let others share.