Crue on sheep

For the 4th time in his life. Last time he was on sheep was almost a year ago at Vergil Holland's. I've been hesitating putting him on since getting my sheep because they are just lambs and never been worked by dogs. I've worked them a few times with most of my dogs but they are still rather wild and being lambs they don't know where to go or what to do. They also are very people shy so they don't want to come near me at all. I worked them down a bit with Seth and Meg then put Crue on a long line and took him in. I made him lie down inside while I chained the gate shut. Then I walked him toward the sheep on the line and we just walked around a bit before I let him go. He was correct, but the sheep decided he was the dog from hell come to get them anyway and one of the lambs hit the gate and popped it right up off the hinges and flipped herself over. Fortunately they ran to the far end of the pen instead of going out the gate. That was because Crue was there. I downed him which he amazingly did and my good boy stayed down there and watched his sheep till I could get the gate back on the hinges ( cussing my stupid luck the whole time). I chained the gate at the hinges this time so it couldn't pop off if they hit it again. I went near the sheep and cued Crue with my stick and off he went. It really was amazing how he did what I asked him and took both sides like he'd been working for weeks instead of a couple days a year ago. Says a lot for breeding. He did get a few grips in here and there, but only when the sheep were trying to stay on the fence and he didn't know how else to get them off. No fear in him that's for sure. I worked him till he got tired and he downed perfectly and I went to him and told him what a wonderful and amazing dog he was. He was very happy. I was very happy. I am sorry to say though, no pictures. You will have to use your imagination. I am going to start looking for a couple older dog broke ewes though. After I get the trash cleared by the house and after I replace the broken hot water heater.
Good boy Crue!