Gus is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. He is happy and willing to learn. His owners, Barbara and Peter, enroll him in the Blueberry Ridge sheep herding school. Learning is a challenge for Gus. Sometimes, Gus would just rather play, but he always tries to do his best. Then, he is faced with a challenge to the flock requiring the skills he has been learning. The story is a heart warming positive lesson in what can be achieved with perseverance. "Gus at Work" is an illustrated story aimed at 4-6 year olds.