a sad story of a man jealous of his friendly dog's good nature.....we live on a ranchers 1/4.....along with several forget me not dogs....this border collie is one of a lifetime.....she nips strangers in the heels....but to anyone that knows her inner spirit...she is gentle....loving....and one of a kind.....over the last 1 1/2 years.....her owner has attempted to make her into what he thinks is a great cattle dog.......but Sasha has an intermittent spirit that brings her to loving affection...food..hugs...and mutual admiration of free spirit...........now to the sad part....tonight....nancy and i were in the shanty.....anticipating hardwater.....Sasha comes over...and licks and loves her way into our arms.......wary...that her owner is watching over 1 mile away.....i crystal balled an omninous statement....he's watching......less than 20 minutes.....as Sasha lays curled up around the fire....he.....presents himself in the doorway......more than 10 times...."this is my dog!!!''' how dare you pet her......how dare you show affection to my working dog!!!.....lost for words......what would you say???.......HE grabs her by the scruff of the neck...lifts her off the floor of the shanty....and drops her at his feet....about 8' from the door....."the next time will be the last time" as he drags her away!!!......DONT PET MY DOG!!!!!......what would you do??...Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrump!!!