It is incredible important to get that vacation, even as a homesteader. Taking time to smell the breeze, maybe dip your feet in the saltwater, but it is incredibly difficult to step away and trust others with your homestead while you are away. We took our first time away, and we had some serious problem with a big man on our farm,  Chopsticks. What can we do better next time to help the livestock guardian dogs feel more comfortable with helpers on the farm.