Jordyn Kelly, Working Aussies Homestead, Dunn, North Carolina. Find part 1 in Episode 89.

Herding on the Homestead - Start Where You Are (Jordyn's book): ⁠https://sawdustpublishing.com/product/herding-on-the-homestead-start-where-you-are/⁠

Working Aussies Homestead: ⁠https://workingaussieshomestead.com/⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAussiesHomestead/featured⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/workingaussieshomestead/⁠

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Nick Adair of the Gun Dog it Yourself (GDIY) podcast.

Topics discussed:

• Controlling dogs vs. working with them
• Crossover among working dog types
• Defining positive and negative reinforcement/punishment
• How does a flag or rake compare to an e-collar?
• Our understanding of pressure vs. dogs' understanding
• Driving down pressure and all pressure is not created equal
• The need for more education and nuance regarding e-collars
• The thrill of partnering with pointing dogs in bird hunting

GDIY podcast and website: ⁠https://www.gundogityourself.com/⁠

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Mary Peaslee of Shepherd's Way English Shepherds and Carla Green of Sweet Home Farms

Topics discussed:

• Evolution of the English Shepherd, good and bad
• Is the English Shepherd too versatile?
• The lack of a consolidated voice and brand for the English Shepherd
• Comparing today's small farms to those of the English Shepherd's heyday
• Evaluating and testing English Shepherds

Shepherd's Way English Shepherds: https://englishshepherds.net/

Sweet Home Farms: https://sweethomefarms.net

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

Topics discussed:

• Conservation dog work compared to upland hunting
• Dog miles vs. handler miles
• Good careers for not-so-good pets
• How many scents can a conservation dog learn and remember?
• Training different search techniques for different species
• Stay there, bear
• Dog/handler relationships
• Dogs over data

New York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: ⁠https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc⁠

K9 Conservationists: https://k9conservationists.org/

Search Dog Foundation: https://www.searchdogfoundation.org/

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

Topics discussed:

• What is a conservation dog?
• What is an invasive species?
• Can any breed be a conservation dog?
• Prerequisites for successful conservation dogs
• The stages of dog detection
• Preferred techniques and styles

New York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Billie Richardson, YKnott Ranch, Alberta, CA

Topics discussed:

• Developing feel in a stockdog
• Assessing new dogs
• Expanding working space and herd size
• Dogs learning from other dogs
• Developing a utilitarian ranch dog
• The appeal of free moving loose-eyed dogs
• Australian Shepherds and goats
• Resurrecting other herding breeds

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Billie Richardson, YKnott Ranch, Alberta, CA

Topics discussed:

• Breed discrimination
• Why are Australian Shepherds worth it?
• The objectivity of dog work
• Benefits of training a variety of dog types
• Availability of dog talent vs. availability of mentorship and opportunity

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠.

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Jeff Christiansen, Dog Training Online: ⁠https://dogtrainingonline.com/⁠

Topics discussed:

• Putting less common working breeds in training videos
• Using training videos to get over the intimidation of in-person training
• Benefits of showing pro trainers and their dogs making mistakes
• Dogs having "off days"
• Stock differences from region to region
• Benefits of crossover learning with other working dog segments

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠.

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Jeff Christiansen, Dog Training Online: https://dogtrainingonline.com/

• The need for a video library of advice from excellent stockdog trainers
• Identifying and vetting trainers, and the challenges of filming working dogs in training sessions
• The benefits of having access to a variety of trainers, each with different styles and personalities
• Getting customized coaching remotely, and the advantages of video technology

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

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Haley Hunewill knows what she wants in a stockdog puppy, and they’re not around every corner. She’s looking for something that is somewhere in-between the usual cow dog and sheep dog border collie lines. Her advice on puppy selection in this part two of our interview can help you turn the odds in your favor when selecting a pup for yourself. Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog⁠.

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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For a stockdog, what is “real work” on a farm or ranch, and how is it different than a competitive trial? Is real work necessary for developing a well-rounded stockdog? What does "well-rounded" even mean, and for that matter, is it really all that important? Rancher, trainer, and trialer, Haley Hunewill is here to tell us. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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You know that old joke about how to make a small fortune in farming or ranching? Start with a large fortune. Well, how do you become an old, highly experienced professional stockdog trainer? Start when you’re young, of course. But more than that, recognize the value you have to offer, have the guts to charge what you’re worth, and keep learning. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Turner Stockdogs (website): https://www.turnerstockdogs.com/ Turner Stockdogs (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turner%20Stockdogs/112530194974448/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Have you ever met one of those people who seem to be pulling off the impossible every day without a hint of stress or worry in their demeanor? Jared Epp is like that, running thousands of sheep and goats for hire, in urban and suburban places, sometimes without fences. What’s his secret? A lot of expertise and border collies that are ideally suited to the job. Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog⁠.

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ (⁠GoatsOnTheGo.com⁠) and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

Contact Jared Epp: jaredepp@littleloon.ca

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Have you ever wondered why tee ball and little league and slow pitch softball exist in a world where there’s Major League Baseball? Of course you haven’t. We all know those low-level sports are valuable for players even though they’re not the best of the best, and everybody has to start somewhere. So why would we dismiss dogs and handlers who play in the herding minor leagues? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Action K9 Sports: https://www.actionk9sports.com/

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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Imagine an early livestock guardian dog, laying out under the stars thousands of years ago, next to a band of sheep and goats somewhere in what is now Turkey. He sniffs the air and peers into the moonlit night searching for threats as his shepherd snores, and he thinks, “If only this bozo had Zoom and Cindy Benson, we might just understand each other.” Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Cindy Benson's remote courses: https://www.livestockguardiandogcourses.com/

Benson Maremmas: https://www.bensonmaremmas.com/

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Australia is a large place with a larger than life history, shaped in large part by its dogs. Guy Hull, author of the book, The Dogs that Made Australia, joined us last week for part one of a large interview. Not listening to Episode 69 or part two of the interview in this episode would be a very large mistake. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

Guy Hull's books: The Dogs that Made Australia (⁠https://a.co/d/9vPFkHA⁠) and The Ferals that Ate Australia (⁠https://a.co/d/2tYyv8s⁠) on Amazon.

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Some of the world’s most popular stockdogs would not have come to be without the unique environmental, economic, and social forces at work on the continent of Australia. And Australia would certainly not be what it is today without its dogs. Guy Hull, author of "The Dogs that Made Australia" is here to tell us how this synergy shaped both the dogs and the place. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Guy Hull's books: The Dogs that Made Australia (https://a.co/d/9vPFkHA) and The Ferals that Ate Australia (https://a.co/d/2tYyv8s) on Amazon.

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If you’re like me, struggling to get your stockdog to perform well doing just the basics on the farm or ranch, you might have mixed emotions when stockdog legend, Juan Reyes, tells us that even he is only scratching the surface of what a border collie can do. But keep listening to his gentle, confidence-inspiring coaching and he’ll make you a believer, too. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

MR Angus Ranch (Juan's website): https://mrangusranch.com/

MR Angus Ranch (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/mrangusranch/

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When you raise sheep on pasture surrounded by the largest carnivore in North America, mountain lions, and a local pack of wolves, you'd better have your act together when it comes to predator protection. For Steve Skelton of Bynum, Montana, that means his sheep live with a security detail of at least 10 livestock guardian dogs representing four or more different breeds. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

Blackleaf Guardians on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/blackleaflivestockcompany/⁠

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Most North Americans recognize the German Shepherd Dog and similar breeds as law enforcement, military, and search and rescue dogs. While the German Shepherd never quite caught on here as a farm and ranch worker, the “shepherd” in its name should tell us something about its history, and Ulf Kintzel is here to tell us about its present and future as a working stockdog. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Ulf's farm website: https://whitecloversheepfarm.com/https://whitecloversheepfarm.com/

Ulf's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UlfKintzel

Ulf's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/White-Clover-Sheep-Farm/100071363336686/

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It’s a mixed bag for today’s episode. We’ve got good and bad news about livestock guardian dogs, Sweets the Kelpie may have found a new talent, a book about the science of dog behavior for your winter reading, goats for sale, on the lookout for a border collie pup, and can bird dogs and chickens live in harmony? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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We’d all like to have a stockdog from a famous line, and most of us understand that the best bet for training a useful working dog is to start with great genetic material. But great genetic material usually comes with an equally great price tag, and it means you’re signing up for the breeder’s goals and not your own. Is it possible to go your own way and save some money in the process? Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog⁠.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

David's website: ⁠https://www.atexascowboy.com/⁠

David's Facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/aTexasCowboy/⁠

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Suppose there is this group of crossbred working dogs that has developed its own little subculture of fans. It’s not a breed really, but someone clearly put some thought behind the crosses with a purpose in mind. Beyond that, though, the dogs' origin story is murky. Should we research, parse, categorize, and standardize the dogs into a definable breed, or just embrace the mystery? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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Jordyn Kelly, Working Aussies Homestead, Dunn, North Carolina

Topics discussed:

• Thinking creatively about farm dog tasks
• Companion vs. working lines for homestead versatility
• Australian Shepherds as service dogs?
• Do we expect too little from working dogs?
• What makes the Aussie a good choice for homesteads?

Working Aussies Homestead: https://workingaussieshomestead.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAussiesHomestead/featured

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingaussieshomestead/

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), obviously, was bred for cattle work. But today's farmers and ranchers don't often demand much from the breed, and its appeal to pet owners is strong even though some of its cattle dog instincts are undesirable for domestic life. With pressure to change coming from all sides, who's going to bat for the working genetics of the ACD? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

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Oftentimes the most pressing challenges farmers and ranchers have with livestock guardian dogs have nothing to do with breeding, training philosophies, and the intricacies of the canine mind. Sometimes it comes down to the basics…what should I feed them, how do I feed them, and how do I keep track of them? Solve those problems and you’ve got a great start toward success with LGD’s. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program website: ⁠https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/⁠

Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/⁠

Texas A&M AgriLife LDG Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamulivestockguarddog/

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What should our expectations be for our livestock guardian dogs? Do they really need two to three years to mature into useful protectors? How can we measure their usefulness? Can the “average Joe” be trusted to raise well-socialized and effective guardians? Wonder no more, because Bill Costanzo is here with the results of his research on these questions. Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog.⁠

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠.

Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program website: ⁠https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/⁠

Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/⁠

Texas A&M AgriLife LDG Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamulivestockguarddog/⁠

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You love working dogs. You love working with dogs. You can’t imagine how much more work it would take to get your work done without working dogs. With all this work going on, have you ever thought about putting a working dog to work on some recreation? You might just decide to do a little less work and a little more upland hunting. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Jennifer's company, Project Upland: https://projectupland.com/

Jennifer's dog-focused podcast with Craig Koshyk: https://projectupland.com/category/project-upland-listen/hunting-dog-confidential/

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If you’re listening to this show, you probably know something about working dogs – or at least your kind of working dogs. But the working dog world is surprisingly big and it includes some fascinating subcultures that go on thriving with most people – even dog people – unaware. Of course, it’s easier to go unnoticed when you’re nocturnal. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Josh's podcast, Fueled by Joy Working Dog Podcast: https://joydogfood.com/fueled-by-joy-working-dog-podcast/

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Have you ever met one of those people who seem to be pulling off the impossible every day without a hint of stress or worry in their demeanor? Jared Epp is like that, running thousands of sheep and goats for hire, in urban and suburban places, sometimes without fences. What’s his secret? A lot of expertise and border collies that are ideally suited to the job. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® (GoatsOnTheGo.com) and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Contact Jared Epp: jaredepp@littleloon.ca

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Isn’t it interesting how some things go through dramatic technological change – like smart phones and space flight – while others don’t (toilets are basically the same as they were in the late 1700’s). We’re experiencing the equivalent of space flight for pastured livestock right now, and yet we’re still going to need farm dogs. Sorry for the toilet comparison, Fido. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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Livestock guardian dogs are just built different. Compared to other dog breeds they live differently, work differently, behave differently, and – importantly – learn differently. It’s often said that LGDs can’t really be “trained” in the usual sense, but with such a high failure rate among guardians, maybe we should be thinking about training on their terms instead of ours. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Benson Maremmas (Cindy's website and blog): https://www.bensonmaremmas.com/

Benson Maremmas (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BensonMaremmas/

Benson Maremmas (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@bensonmaremmas/

Cindy's Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cindy-Benson-KPA-CTP/author/

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Philospher, Giannis Delimitsos, (whose books I confess I have not read) wrote, “What is my personal history if not the heroic narrative created by myself in an attempt to inform myself about who myself is, assisted by my tactically biased and fickle memory?” That about sums up my history with dogs and farming. Thanks, Giannis. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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It herds, it protects, it washes your car and does your taxes. Many people say the English Shepherd can do many farm tasks brilliantly…but not many of us have one. Why? Is the English Shepherd overlooked, over-hyped, or misunderstood? Or, is the English Shepherd’s time about to arrive? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Ice House Farm (Morgan's website): https://icehousefarmvt.com

Ice House Farm (Instagram): @icehousefarm

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Harry Frederick of Winding Creek Farms, Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Topics discussed:

• The "lambulance"
• Importance of effectively working singles
• The value of a nursery pasture
• Always have a dog with you!
• Shedding and sorting in the field
• Pushing young dogs on real work
• Selling dogs vs. matchmaking with people

Winding Creek Farms:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.windingcreekfarms.com/⁠

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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If someone called you a “jack of all trades, master of none,” would you be flattered or insulted? Being a lover of versatility I’ve always viewed it as a compliment. How would you view a working dog that is a jack of all trades? A blessing? A curse? Or – as I see it – the Holy Grail of farm dogs? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Leave an audio recording with your comments or topic suggestions at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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Back in Episode 46 I vented about the deceptive labeling practices of dog food companies that make comparing the price of one brand to another nearly impossible. I went on to describe my strategy for finding a good value, but John Howard of Kinetic Performance Dog Food listened to that episode, and he’s here to add some depth to my superficial solution. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Kinetic Performance Dog Food (John Howard's company): https://kineticdogfood.com/

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In the 60’s and 70’s, the phrase “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday,” meant average Joes might buy a particular brand of car once they saw it win on the race track – even if the average Joe would never have a need for such high performance. Can the same be said about stockdog trials, or can every farmer and rancher benefit from a high performance herding dog?

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Lincoln Rogers' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RogersStockdogs

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As a listener to Farm Dog, you’re probably already sold on the benefits of working dogs for helping us be more effective and profitable in our livestock enterprises. But is every partner in your operation equally enthusiastic about dogs? Have you asked? Today I do exactly that with my business partner, and the answers are surprising. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

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Renowned interviewer, Larry King, once said, “I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening.” That’s great advice for people, but I wonder if Larry would agree that it applies to our relationships with our stockdogs, too. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Tucker Creek Farm (Tanya Wheeler's website): http://tuckercreek.ca/

The Talking Dog (Tanya Wheeler's training program): https://thetalkingdog.ca/

Tucker Creek Goose Control: http://tuckercreek.ca/category/goosing/

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There is an immensely popular outdoor activity happening right under our country dwelling noses at this time of year. It brings its practitioners closer to nature, cures cabin fever, provides exercise and fresh air, and – the best part – it’s done most effectively with well-trained dogs. So why are we working farm dog people mostly unaware of it? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Dog Bone (Jeremy Moore's website): https://dogbonehunter.com/

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In case you were worried that this podcast might eventually become ad supported and filled up with a bunch of commercials, let me ease your mind, at least for now. Today I rant about how dog food makers label and price their products. This episode shall forever be known as “The one where he kills any chance at a future dog food sponsorship.” Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Download the Dog Food Price Calculator: https://www.farmdogpodcast.com/downloads-and-resources

Sommer Ranch Stockdog Supply: https://www.sommerranchbordercollies.com/sommer-ranch-stockdog-supply.html

Palomine Lines (biothane dog leads): https://www.palominelines.com/

Farm Diggity: https://farmdiggity.com/

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Yes, it can be done. A rancher can start with almost no stockdog experience and in six years have a full crew of high performing ranch dogs and be producing puppies that are in demand from all over the world. It helps to have a ton of drive and passion, like David Dagley, and to start with Annie the Hangin' Tree Cow Dog. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

David Dagley's website: DagleyRanch.com

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How do we know that thing we saw one of our farm dogs do is a consistent behavior or just a one-off, random event? To be sure, we need more opportunities to observe the dog in the same situation. Having thousands of lambs and dozens of livestock guardian dogs makes for a bigger sample, as does a day-in-day-out threat from black headed buzzards. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,    Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know  at  FarmDogPodcast.com.

Crossroads Land & Livestock (Austin Troyer's Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/crossroadslandandlivestock/

Crossroads Land & Livestock (website): https://www.crossroadslandandlivestock.com/

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Sweets is sweet, she said. She's sweet with sheep and so sweet she sometimes seems soft. So, seek some solid suggestions in search of solutions. Stockdogs sound so simple, sometimes sneakily so. Show Sweets some sensitivity so she'll see success. Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,    Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know  at  FarmDogPodcast.com.

Farm Innovators: https://www.farminnovators.com/

Thermocube: https://www.thermocube.com/

Nofence: https://www.nofence.no/

Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference: https://practicalfarmers.org/events/annual-conference/2023-annual-conference/

Grassworks Conference: https://grassworks.org/events/grazing-conference/

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Nick Adair of the Gun Dog it Yourself (GDIY) podcast.

Topics discussed:

• Why "Average Joe's" training experiences matter
• The temptation for training to become a hobby and the point of the training lost
• No trade secrets to protect in dog training
• Staying open-minded about different training approaches
• Theoretical knowledge vs. practical skill
• Baby steps in training to avoid screwing up a dog
• Too much control and too little control

GDIY podcast and website: https://www.gundogityourself.com/

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Most of us assume that livestock guardian dogs are a good investment for an operation with small livestock, but how many of us have actually run the numbers? Just like every other part of our production systems, guardian dogs are not free. Do they really produce more than they cost? Does it matter? What if predation is less costly than our dog packs? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,   Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at  FarmDogPodcast.com.
 

Grandview Livestock (Greg Christiansen's YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@grandviewlivestock3936

Raising Meat Goats in a Commercial Operation by Greg Christiansen: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Meat-Goats-Commercial-Operation/dp/0615584128

Seeing God's Hand on the Farm by Greg Christiansen: https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Gods-Hand-Farm-Christian/dp/0578980665

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"What we've got here is failure to communicate." That quote from Cool Hand Luke may apply to the stockdog world. Do stockdog trainers and new stockdog owners really understand each other? Is a tight knit, tight lipped community good or bad for the future of our stockdog breeds? And, what can we learn about communication by training with other types of working dogs? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder,  Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.



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Where should one go to learn about Australian Cattle Dogs and Australian Kelpies working together to move Australian cattle and Australian sheep on an Australian ranch? To Ames, Iowa of course...where thanks to the wonders of the Internet I was able to speak with Belinda Carter and Ben Wade in New South Wales, Australia. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Erudite Australian Cattle Dogs (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/eruditecattledogs/ Erudite Australian Cattle Dogs (Website): https://eruditeacd.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

To bond or not to bond with your livestock guardian dog? Conventional wisdom suggests that an LGD can only truly bond to its stock or to its people. Take your pick. But the Armenian Gampr may cause you to doubt  that way of thinking. Could the Gampr really be an effective, people-focused livestock guardian? Welcome to Farm Dog.

Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.

Armenian Gampr Coalition: https://www.armeniangampr.ca/

Armenian Gampr Club of America: https://www.gampr.org/

Armenian Gampr Club of America (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/armeniangampr

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