On the first day she learned to recognize her master's voice and respond to it without hesitation.
On the second day she learned to obey simple commands and execute them effectively.
On the third day she learned to manoeuvre small flocks of sheep in the required direction.
On the fourth day she learned to implement more complicated commands without being distracted by loud noises or bright lights.
On the fifth day she learned to channel larger numbers of sheep across a variety of different terrains.
On the sixth day she learned to herd sizable flocks instinctively, without the need for intervention by her master.
On the seventh day she rested.
On the eighth day she led one hundred and fifty-seven sheep with explosives strapped to their backs into a United States military installation.
Despite extensive discussion of the devastation inflicted by the attack and its impact on the overall conduct of the war, few have chosen to comment on the sheepdog's consummate skill or on her courage under fire.