It’s almost impossible for me to introduce this story without acknowledging just how much I love dogs. When I saw photographer Andrew Fladeboe’s stunning portraits of farm and sheep dogs in Norway and New Zealand, I was hooked. Since technology and industry have changed the way we work, animals are more often viewed as pets than working companions. It’s almost easy to forget that dogs, in particular, were once heavily bred for working. While we might know what our pet retriever’s life looks like, it’s fascinating to see the current-day world of rural working dogs. Most of the dogs are whip smart breeds that meld both agility and intelligence seamlessly. I corresponded with Fladeboe over email and asked him about his